So I’m not sure where the tales of coffee being bad for you or stunting growth really come from, but I can’t find any reason to be concerned. In fact, if you look through all of the information that is available, a very different picture begins to develop(1). I will start off by saying I…
So everyone talks about fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, but what about the vitamins and minerals? Oh, those come from those little pills they sell in the health section. Right? Hmm. Not necessarily. In fact, the supplement industry is really not an ideal source of nutrition. Their standards are loose and the real quality of the…
So I stated in my previous post on the keys to staying motivated that “changing everything at once is an unrealistic expectation.” The most important thing to understand about this is what a realistic expectation is. The short description is: one that can be accomplished. Describing what goes into evaluating how easily an expectation can be…
This image depicts Dr. Hans Seleye “The Father of Stress” next to images of the triad condition which can be produced by over exposure to any stress. The symptoms were A) the enlargement of the adrenal gland B) the shrinking of the Thymus, C) the ulceration of the upper gastrointestinal tract. I have…
So at this point we have all become aware of it. The one thing you close your eyes tight and hope you don’t hear when you’re physician is reporting your blood test results for your check up. That mysterious grim reaper which plagues families and nations… The Bad Cholesterol Also referred to as Low Density…
I’ve talked a lot about science lately, so I want to take this week to discuss something a little more mindful and personal. One of the greatest pitfalls I have experienced…no, the greatest pitfall I have experienced in my clients is the desire to do everything at once, make any sacrifice necessary, and just tough it…