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5 Health Basics to Kickoff a Vibrant 2011

 With the New Year upon us, I thought it would be good to hit the reset button and review some basic habits that can have a major impact on your life in 2011 and all the years to follow. There are many schools of thought and philosophies when it comes to the best path to health and wellness, but there is general agreement across the medical, nutritional and physiologic boards about the basic principles... [Read more]

Recent Vitamin D Scare

It always strikes me as funny when a simple report in the medical literature is tweaked and turned to render a “Godzilla is loose” translation to the general public. This happened recently when I received a flood of concerned e-mails from patients and friends regarding the NEW Vitamin D guidelines, stating that high dose vitamin D was harmful. Take a breath and review the report. The sky is not... [Read more]

5 Healthy Holiday Appetizers

Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. As we set to head out to enjoy time with family and friends we thought we’d also look for some healthier holiday appetizers to bring along with our holiday cheer. 1. Grinch-Style Deviled Eggs While it is well known that the Grinch’s heart grew 3 sizes that famous day in Whoville, what you may not know is that it was in part due to this new take on... [Read more]

What Makes Holiday Weight Gain 51% Worse?

Did you know that 51% of our annual weight gain happens in just a 6-week period? Whether it’s 1, 2 or 10 extra pounds we pack on over the holidays, it turns out it’s not so much how much, but what we do with it (or don’t do with it) that makes holiday weight gain a dangerous proposition. Data from research(1) suggests that we start to pack on a little weight in the pre-holiday months of October... [Read more]

5 Ways to Fight the Flu Without a Flu Shot

So here we are again. Time to ramp up for flu season and many are wondering whether to get a flu vaccine. I do not care for them for many reasons. Instead I prefer to choose healthy living, a healthy diet and immune system boosters that have a more natural yet supportive effect. Here is my list of favorite interventions to support the immune system. Simple things like getting enough sleep and avoiding... [Read more]

7 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Eating

If you feel that holiday meals have no place for talk of health, hidden calories or portion control, good for you. If you feel that holiday meals are meant to indulge in tasty food, family and good friends; a time where you can escape and enjoy the richness of the holidays, good for you! You revel in every single moment of the holiday cheer. I think that’s great. If, on the other hand, such indulgence... [Read more]