Archive for 2015
Can I Go Out And Have A Cheeseburger Now? 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
Mass media’s interpretation of medical reports is often suspect. Who wants to buy a newspaper with headline, “Not Much Is New.” The new proposed dietary guidelines do make some changes,…
Read MorePlatelet Rich Plasma – Fountain of Youth?
Within 24 hours, the topic of platelet rich plasma came up twice. A friend of mine said that a nurse who he sees at his gym had suggested he might…
Read MoreKayla Mueller: Reflections on a Luminous Life
“The thought of your pain is the source of my own, simultaneously the hope of our reunion is the source of my strength. Please be patient, give your pain to…
Read MoreDefine Your Nutritional and Fitness Success Part II
In my first article, I discussed a strategy for working on nutritional changes. Now we can move forward to discuss the mindset that helps determine your future success when you face…
Read MoreMeasles and Politics: A Piece of My Mind
This past weekend my husband David and I took our son Sandy to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to watch a Duke basketball game with my parents-in-law Drs. Sam Katz and…
Read MoreThe Gray Divorce Revolution
More and more long-time marrieds are calling it quits. The aging baby-boom generation, perhaps valuing self-expression more than tradition, is leading the way in later-life divorces. Today, one in four…
Read MoreRecognize and Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) As we are in the peak days of winter and have less and less natural light, it’s important to talk about SAD or Seasonal Affective…
Read MoreSweet Potato Salad-Colorful and Delicious
This is a tasty salad full of nutritious ingredients, especially the sweet potatoes! Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes1/2 lb of garbanzo beans (not canned). If you can get the ones…
Read MoreMinestrone Soup Can Be A Meal
As you may have noticed, the Washington Post Wednesday Food Section is the source of many of my recipes. I’m sort of addicted to reading recipes and trying new ones,…
Read MoreA Rash of Measles Cases in the United States
Measles was thought to be virtually eliminated in the U.S., reaching an all-time low of 37 cases in 2004. However, it’s in the news again. Dr. Thu Tran’s father-in-law, Dr. Sam…
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