Archive for 2013
Happy Father’s Day – have some delicious salmon
Hi all, Happy Father’s Day to all of you who might be celebrating. We started our celebration last night with an impromptu dinner. We had a great but overly filling…
Read MoreSalute to the Graduates
I know I am getting old when many of my bootcamp friends are having children graduating from high school or college. Dr Bawa’s son Simran just graduated from dental school.…
Read MoreFood for Vision
According to a report published in February, 2012, Americans spend more than $25 billion a year on dietary supplements. However, as Linda pointed out in her previous blog, what to…
Read MoreA calorie is not just a calorie, and a pound is not just a pound
For years, the mantra has been “a calorie is a calorie” Eat 3500 fewer calories or burn 3500 more calories or some combination of these two, and you will lose…
Read MoreGreetings from Istanbul!
I’m on a long flight returning from a week in Istanbul, Turkey, trying to get my thoughts together. So much history, so much culture, wonderful food, great views, and widespread…
Read MoreAdd some SPICE to your life
Prompted by my visit to the intriguing Spice Market in Istanbul, I started to research the true health value of spices. In the realm of boastful claims, spices are right…
Read MoreHow good is your memory?
Most of us do not worry about our forgetfulness until we are in our “middle age”. We usually blame it on our busy schedules and how we remember only the…
Read MoreHealth Pearls for the month of June/2013
Health Pearls for June/2013, gathered from the Duke Medical Center’s Health News: 1. A protein rich breakfast can curb evening snacking and cravings for junk food. A good example is…
Read MoreTo Take or Not to Take: Supplements?
“So tell me what kind of medicines you are taking?” I looked at my patient across the desk while she pulled out a long list. “Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin…
Read MoreAre You Ready for a Change?
We women are interesting. I know this for a fact because I have been an obstetrician/gynecologist for almost 22 years. I have seen thousands of women from all age groups…
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