Monthly Archives: May 2011

A plant based whole food diet is proving to be the healthiest eating program. This means avoiding animal protein which is a major contributor to metabolic diseases. The China Study by Dr. Colin Campbell contains the evidence to support that … Continue reading →

Here is a recipe for a smoothie containing flax seeds. It looks worth a try.

Over-testing and over-treatment of patients is not new and no one should expect it to stop soon. Already there is a call to produce more physicians in response to health care reform. The question is whether health care reform or … Continue reading →

To give up driving privileges is a major issue in life but each of us has to consider the possibility. Some planning for living situation can help relieve the impact and the burden.

Smoking and obesity are high risk factors for health problems and diseases. They are avoidable but with difficulty. Each contributes to increased health care costs. Arizona is charging $50 annually for Medicaid coverage for smokers and those who are obese. … Continue reading →

Adding niacin to a statin (Zocor) did not increase protection against heart attack and slightly raised the risk of stroke. That was the case even though the niacin raised the level of HDL cholesterol and reduced the level of triglyceride. … Continue reading →

Declining physical activity in the work place is a problem for health and weight. But the work place can be where people inspire each other to be active and eat better. It takes some attention and effort.

A discussion of the treatments for chronic sinusitis.

It would seem that exercise improves memory for us older folk. Another good reason to keep moving.

Some suggestions of things to eat when avoiding meat.