Energy... ever want or need more? Are you more tired than you should be? Do you run out of energy before the day is over? Has your metabolism “slowed down” in recent years, making weight loss even more difficult? Do activities seem to require “too much effort” even though they were fun and easy in earlier years? If your goal is to have more … [Read more...] about Low Energy: Fixing the Power Drain
Nutrition
What to eat? Wisdom vs Pleasure
Ever hear two voices battling in your mind, fighting over what you’ll eat? A wise and caring angel in one ear telling you how healthy and fit you’ll be if you eat this or that. And a convincing little deceptive demon in the other ear whispering, “Don’t worry, be happy! Eat that burger and fries, the chocolate cake, AND the ice cream. You can diet … [Read more...] about What to eat? Wisdom vs Pleasure
Vitamin D and Mood
Would you like to improve your mood, have more energy, avoid anxiety, and lower your cravings for carbohydrates? Vitamin D (the “sunshine vitamin”) may be just what you need! In fact, vitamin D is one of the most researched vitamins for enhancing mood and avoiding common forms of depression. As a physician who routinely checks vitamin D blood … [Read more...] about Vitamin D and Mood
Fish Oil, Omega-3’s, and Research: Why I Eat Fish AND Take My Omega-3’s
Omega-3 oils (EPA and DHA), found in wild ocean fish and fish oil supplements are among the most researched and recommended nutritional supplements of all time. Let’s be reminded why... … [Read more...] about Fish Oil, Omega-3’s, and Research: Why I Eat Fish AND Take My Omega-3’s
Vitamins and Research: Why I Take Supplements
A patient told me recently that her personal physician had questioned her about taking vitamin supplements. “Why are you taking those vitamins anyway?” Then, with a condescending tone, stated, “I don’t think you need them! I want you to stop taking them!” Really? My patient was caught off guard. Doesn’t everyone know that vitamins are not only … [Read more...] about Vitamins and Research: Why I Take Supplements
The Human Mind…What a Terrible Thing to Waste
Protecting Our Brains as We Age Alzheimer’s Dementia is the sixth leading cause of death, and one of the most feared of diseases. As the average age increases, Alzheimer’s dementia and other forms of memory loss are becoming more common and more of a concern. Now more than ever, American’s brains tend to malfunction before we are finished with … [Read more...] about The Human Mind…What a Terrible Thing to Waste
Coffee: 5 Hidden Benefits on Mental and Physical Health
I always look forward to my morning cup of coffee. Warm, comforting, and energizing, all in one! And now it tastes even better, knowing the health benefits. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in America, with over 150,000,000 daily consumers. But it has not arrived at its current level of popularity without some controversy along the … [Read more...] about Coffee: 5 Hidden Benefits on Mental and Physical Health
