Archive for 2013
Sahlab for dessert
Sahlab This is a Middle Eastern dessert that is very simple to prepare, and almost addictive, in its subtle taste. Made without a crust, it’s a great gluten-free option for…
Read MoreCranberry relish with pecans
This is a good tart, crunchy accompaniment to turkey. You can leave it tart, or add more sugar or chopped apple to make it sweet. I know the big turkey…
Read MoreNovember Health Pearls on Nuts, Knees and Vitamin D
#1 We have already seen that a Mediterranean style diet, rich in nuts, is healthy. This month, researchers from Harvard reviewed nut consumption in over 110,000 health professionals from 1980…
Read MoreThanksgiving, a Time for Gratitude
On November 10, 2000, three weeks before Thanksgiving, our son Sandy, at three years old, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma, a very aggressive childhood cancer (adrenal, right above the…
Read MoreIt’s all in your head — sports related concussions
In the last few years, increased attention has been paid to sports related concussions and their effects. In October 2013, the Institute of Medicine issued a summary of recommendations addressing…
Read MoreIt’s all in your head — sports related concussions
In the last few years, increased attention has been paid to sports related concussions and their effects. In October 2013, the Institute of Medicine issued a summary of recommendations addressing…
Read MoreHow can my eyes be dry and tearing at the same time?!
Do you suffer from gritty, burning, red eyes? Do they feel dry, or sometimes excessively watery? Then you’re not alone. Estimates are that more than three million women over 50…
Read MorePosture exercises for a proud stance
Your posture, or how you carry yourself, is very noticeable to others. Good posture can help you present yourself as confident and strong, or tired and weak. While posture is…
Read MoreThe Checklist Manifesto, A Book Review
The Checklist Manifesto Dr. Atul Gawande Published by Metropolitan Books, 2009 As evidenced by the title, The Checklist Manifesto makes a solid case for using a simple concept, the checklist, to improve…
Read MoreShould We Drink Bottled Water or Tap Water?
Poland Spring, Fiji, Aquafina, Deer Park, Dasani, Evian…the list goes on and on. Today, bottled water is becoming more and more prevalent as people turn to this option as a…
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