Feeling Good As Normal Language Feeling good, like some languages, is natural for most of us most of the time. We go through our daily lives, doing what we're doing, and frankly things are pretty good. Oh, we have a little ache and pain or a headache or some TMJ or just fatigue from staying up late the night before; occasionally a sore bone, muscle, or joint that goes away … [Read more...]
Exercise-Free Weights & Aerobic
Everyone knows that people should walk outside, hike, ride a bike, swim, or even use a treadmill--“aerobic” exercise. But, weight lifting or resistance training is the “recent” darling of the wellness world. Exercise is not just beneficial, it is essential! Biologically and historically, you can imagine early human beings exercising huge amounts living on the plains, in … [Read more...]
The Simplicity of Berries & Plums & 26 Vegetables
The Simplicity of Berries / Plums & 26 Vegetables My patients get into trouble dietarily because of the combination of too much imagination and creativity. Therefore, I have simplified things so that it's easy for my patients to remember just "fruits, vegetables, and beans." That's why the most recent adaptation of my weight loss program is unlimited berries/plums, vegetables … [Read more...]
Protecting Health with the Power of the Market
Protecting Health With the Power of the Market Much of this is a paraphrase of the "Environment and the Economy-A Special Report" Science 260:1883-1896, 6/25/93. To paraphrase then President-elect Clinton in a December '92 speech regarding the environment "our future depends on maintaining sustainable health and in doing that we can create economic opportunity." Looking at … [Read more...]
Concerning Osteoporosis
Concerning Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is occurring in people who say "I used to be taller." The same is true for those who are now more "hunched over" than they used to be. For most people, osteoporosis is due to our Western way of eating chicken/meat, as "pre-technological" cultures, who eat less chicken/meat, and also do not smoke, who are positive, do more exercise, and … [Read more...]