One might be asking then: so what about all those recommendations for a low-fat diet? Here’s a clue: a recent recent New York Times article revealed how 50 years ago three Harvard scientists were paid off by Big Sugar, including Coca-Cola, to say that sugar was fine, and fat was the culprit regarding cardiovascular disease!
Read MoreWhen I think of nutrition, it’s in terms of one’s optimal function, as opposed to minimum daily requirements for survival. I think about the interactions between cellular and glandular health, and how these affect a person’s energy, motivation, and everyday performance; in other words, the ability to do the things one wants and needs to accomplish without interference from pain or weakness, including musculoskeletal, emotional, or psychological dysfunction.
Read MoreRemember the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” Well it’s still true! From my observation, unfortunately, it’s not how most people think and act. It’s rare that a patient comes to the office saying, “I feel great and I want to stay feeling great, that’s why I’m here!”
Read MoreWhat helps us have a healthy body composition, overcome our food addictions, and subsequently lose weight? To begin with, we need will power; that’s for sure. There is no magic pill, no easy fix. We need to realize that food addiction is like any other kind of addiction: tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, etc. We need to be conscious in every decision we make about what we put into our bodies, every time, realizing it is our choice.
Read MoreAs an Applied Kinesiologist, my job is to understand relationships between the musculoskeletal system, organs, and glands. The body is a complex, finely tuned, and integrated system; rarely does a problem occur in one place, especially over time, that does not affect other areas of the body, and/or mind. Our cells and systems are continually communicating, liver to large intestine, heart to chest and arm, ankle to hip (etc.) – AND adrenal glands to the knees.
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