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Be careful, it’s coming your way! The boogey flu will get you! We’re having a pandemic! Everyone is in danger! I say, bah humbug. All this advance notice is very suspicious to me. It seems to me that these are scare tactics so that people Read More...
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I have a new book out (toot toot). It’s called “The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones.” It’s an update of a book I published 10 years ago, and it is MUCH better. Let me tell you a story from someone who read the old version. She Read More...
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Vaccination rates are dropping. I believe that is a good thing. Living has its risks (and its benefits, of course). We are always making choices. In this case, it’s the risk of getting measles vs. the risk of getting autism or other neurological Read More...
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Soy has been used traditionally in China, Korea and Japan for thousands of years. As a legume high in both protein and fat, it yields numerous products, many of which are now part of large industries. Among the traditional products are the unfermented Read More...
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First of all, let’s make sure we get our vitamin D this summer – by getting sun on our skin without sunscreen! Just make sure you don’t burn. Any little bit of sunshine will help, and your body will store the vitamin D it makes in the Read More...
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There are allergies, and there are sensitivities. Allergists insist that an allergy can only be diagnosed by specific tests, and that people who say they’re “allergic to” some food or other environmental element are often not technically Read More...
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It’s spring. This is traditionally a time for cleaning out the stagnation from the winter – cleaning the closets, shaking out the bedding, sweeping out the corners, discarding old junk. The same can be done with our bodies. Traditionally in Read More...
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There is something about spring that gets us bright eyed, bushy tailed, and ready to shake things up. I don’t know how many of us still shake the bedding and leave it out in the sun in the garden, but cleaning out the house and wiping out the dank Read More...
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So many people are worried about their weight! It’s either the look, or the health, or the concern about what other people may say about them, or the bullies in school – all the messages from society are that being chubby, overweight, zaftig, Read More...
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I certainly hope you had a grand time, and that the New Year is a good one for you. And does your New Year’s resolution include cleansing and detoxing your system? If so, here are some ideas, from the least complicated to the most committed. 1. Read More...
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The holidays are coming, and we’re all looking forward to stuffing ourselves with all the special and delicious dishes that mark the season. But what to do with the aftermath of bloat and guilt? Here are some thoughts. To prevent overeating and Read More...
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In the early sixties, I got what I eventually recognized as “the blues”. I had a series of low level jobs, and at times had brief fantasies of sweeping everything off the tables and making a mess. These feelings surprised me, as they were Read More...
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High blood pressure is considered a “silent epidemic,” as lots of people have it but don’t know it. The usual treatment is drugs, and there are some dietary suggestions as well, especially cutting down on salt and fat as promoted by Read More...
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Here are my four top tips for helping your children to stay healthy and avoid illnesses in the new school year. The foods that make kids the sickest are sugar and dairy. 1. Avoid dairy If you can possibly raise them without milk products, you will prevent Read More...
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Let’s start by eliminating dry cereal with milk, a really wimpy breakfast that doesn’t carry you for more than a couple of hours. Here are some easy ideas: For cold weather: Oatmeal with one fried egg on top, with a light sprinkle of good Read More...
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