“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This couldn’t be truer of our health care delivery system. As a practicing physician for more than 30 years, I have experienced firsthand the explosion of medical technology, much of … Continue reading →

We know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for us. It gives us hangovers, makes us feel tired and does little for our appearance – and that is just the morning afterwards. Long term, it increases the risk of … Continue reading →

It seems that lately there is a lot of talk in the health and wellness arena about inflammation, but what exactly is inflammation? Inflammation is a process by which the body’s white blood cells are called upon to fight off … Continue reading →

Did you know: *One of the leading causes of obesity is food sensitivity. *60-80% of the population is sensitive to one or more foods. *Eating foods you are sensitive to can cause inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the cause … Continue reading →

What you’re about to read here may change the way you think about food. Yes, once you see the facts, you’ll realize that most of the products on the grocery shelves don’t fit your biology. Most of today’s dietary products … Continue reading →

Snacking and super sizing are two of the dieter’s worst enemies, research suggests. The average daily calorie intake in the US has increased by almost a third in 30 years, reaching 2,374 kilocalories. The influence of bigger portion sizes and … Continue reading →

By Katherine Hobson from the Wall Street Journal Okay, it may not seem like a huge shock that consuming more potato chips, fries or sugary drinks over the years is associated with weight gain, as a new study finds. But … Continue reading →

By Kelly April, Tribune reporterJune 22, 2011 The U.S. Department of Agriculture says, “Make half your plate fruits and vegetables,” in its latest dietary guidelines, but a just-published list of the 12 most pesticide-laden produce could confuse those deciding what … Continue reading →