I just received my copy of Good Medicine from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and they have a few interesting articles about the role of dairy and meat products in our lives. One article that I found interesting has to do with the relationship between eating meat and the fertility of our children.
As […]
Archive for July, 2007
Guess what? McDonald’s is at it again.
Just when you thought things were getting better, McDonald’s has reintroduced the 42oz. soft drink size called the “Hugo”. The Hugo weighs in at 410 calories and probably over 20 teaspoons of sugar. In some markets, the Hugo only costs 89 cents. That’s a lot of soda bang for […]
Many of my clients take calcium supplements and are concerned about bone health. We’ve heard a lot about osteoporosis over the years and companies have taken advantage by convincing us that calcium supplements are the only way to keep your bones healthy and strong.
But this isn’t necessarily so.
As Dr. Mercola summarizes, “A new study suggests […]
There’s a new diet pill on the market named “alli”. It’s the first one to be approved by the FDA and it is available without prescription. Women are already going wild for it, according to the LA Times.
The drug “works in the digestive system by blocking the absorption of about 25% of fat that is […]
There’s been a lot of press lately about sunscreen, claiming that it causes cancer amongst other things.
One article states, “The scientific evidence…shows quite clearly that sunscreen actually promotes cancer by blocking the body’s absorption of ultraviolet radiation, which produces vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D, as recent studies have shown, prevents up to 77 […]
It’s hot here in the South and I find myself wanting something cold-ish for breakfast.
Last night I tried this simple recipe and it turned out rather well:
1/2 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup unsweetened soymilk
Put both in a bowl in the evening and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, add some fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, e.g.), walnuts and maybe […]
