vickyUCSD During these challenging times of turbulent weather and turbulent politics, the wisdom of poet, activist, and farmer Wendall Berry provides helpful perspective. As often happens, an article appears in my inbox or in my seemingly endless pile of articles “to …
Thank you Neal D. Barnard, MD, for speaking out to your physician colleagues about the important role of nutrition in health and in healthcare!! Included in the immediate steps Barnard recommends: (1) Nutrition should be a required part of continuing …
Over decades of dietary guidance, the focus on lowering fat intake has resulted in an increase in carbohydrate intake, especially intake of refined grains and sugar. This shift is clearly related to increasing rates of obesity and diabetes, as well …
My quest for a nourishing breakfast continues, as I ponder the relationships between egg consumption and dietary cholesterol on cardiovascular, mental, and emotional health. This renewed curiosity about the health effects of egg consumption was prompted by two events last …
Eggs are back in the news again, because of the recent publication of a study concluding that egg consumption is associated with a higher risk of heart disease and mortality. I have a number of concerns about this study, including …
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging, especially as we age. And while the factors that contribute to excess weight are well-known, effective strategies for long-term weight control remain elusive. That said, I was recently motivated to read …
I recently had the opportunity to hear visionary physician Wayne Jonas, MD, speak on the topic of “How Healing Works.” which is the title of his latest book. Jonas emphasized that “a full 80% of healing comes from constructing a …
We are experiencing a time of profound and rapid change in so many areas, including environmental, technological, and political, as well as in health care. During these times of rapid change, the present can feel unstable and the future precarious. …
When it comes to protecting our bones, physical activity is at least as important as nutritional intake. And the type, amount, and timing of physical activity all play a crucial role in structural health. It is well known that as …