Tag Archives: processed food
DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES WHILE LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE!
“I exercise, I eat organic, I’m gluten free, I meditate, I drink copious amounts of water and you’re telling me I’m at risk for developing TYPE 2 DIABETES?” YES! It’s NOT only what you do PROPERLY, it’s also what you AVOID DOING or significantly REDUCE DOING that determines the potential outcome for developing TYPE 2 […]
A Few Pictures Explaining Why IN PERSON Doctor Office Visits Are Necessary
These pictures shows an IMPORTANT missing component from a PROPER and COMPLETE DIAGNOSIS when a doctor relies on a computer, lab testing and a telephone instead of an IN OFFICE visit. It is known as the HUMAN BEHAVIOR FACTOR! The next time YOU want a proper diagnosis, take the time to stand in front […]
STOP CALLING IT “HIDDEN” SUGAR!
The World Health Organization (WHO) provided a document supplied by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) entitled, “Consumption of Added Sugars Among U.S. Adults, 2005–2010.” In this document, it was determined that the maximum daily consumption of added sugar should not exceed: 25 grams or 6 teaspoons per day. (REFERENCE: Consumption of Added Sugars Among […]
THE PYRAMID MODEL OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
As a physician passionate about health, I constantly search for answers to discover why so many people live a “DISEASED” life. After creating the following pyramid, I realized that good quality health produced a broad base to this structure, but occupied a much smaller vertical component. The four bottom rows qualify as the “HEALTHY” foundation. […]
“I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT”
JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT AND CONSIDER . QUESTION: When was the last time you ate a meal that included one or more of the following: GLYPHOSATE, GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, BLUE/GREEN/RED OR YELLOW DYE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM NITRATES/NITRITES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP OR TRANS FATS? ANSWER: Most likely TODAY, […]
THE EXPENDABLE CONSUMER
I frequently write about the importance of SELF VALUE. Some of us believe this concept is a “given.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. In this article, I’ll attempt to prove it! Parameters need to be established to define SELF VALUE. I will use the following: Involvement Challenge vs Acceptance Actions INVOLVEMENT: A person […]
LIFE AND DEATH
We all know the clinical meaning of death: “the permanent ending of vital processes in a cell or tissue.” What many of us don’t realize is that DEATH can also define a manner of LIVING. How many of us wake in the morning after a full night of sleep wishing we could remain within the […]
“CHOOSING NOT TO BE SICK!”
With all the choices and decisions we must make in life, I am adding one more to your list; the choice: NOT TO BE SICK! . Most people don’t realize this is a CONSCIOUS CHOICE we must make to reduce the frequency, intensity and durations of typical illnesses as well as life altering diseases including […]
What’s The Deal On SALT?
For the average person following the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), processed salt (also known as table salt) has become a serious risk and a major factor contributing to heart disease, blood pressure issues, thyroid imbalances, obesity, and kidney disease. According to research statistics, the average person consumes approximately 3500mg of salt daily. Based on my […]
80,000 Chemicals
This is an approximation of the number of approved chemicals authorized for use and distribution throughout the world. Can you guess how many of the tested chemicals were determined unsafe for human exposure by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA?) 9 . 5 of these chemicals were banned prior to the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) […]
What 1 Food Ingredient Has Over 27 Different Names?
Here is the list: Agave, Barley Malt Syrup, Beet Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cane Juice and Cane Syrup, Coconut Palm, Confectioners’ Sugar, Corn Sweeteners and Corn Syrup, Date Sugar, Dextrose, Fructose, Fruit Juice Concentrate, Glucose, Glucose Syrup, Granulated White Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, High Maltose Corn Syrup, Honey, Invert Sugar, Lactose, Maltodextrin, Maltose, Maple Syrup, […]
“If Healthy Food Was Cheap I’d Buy It!”
For so long people have been chanting the mantra, “If Healthy Food Was Cheap I’d Buy It and Eat It!” I’m not sure they would because: People seem to eat what they want They have never taken the time to calculate the cost difference Most people don’t eat for health; they eat for taste, fullness […]
Is Society Following A Suicidal Path?
Suicide is defined as, “the act or an instance of taking one’s own life voluntarily and intentionally especially by a person of years of discretion and of sound mind.” When we hear this term, we associate it with a person that believes all options have been exhausted leaving only one remaining path left to follow. […]
MILK, Does A Body Good (Or Does It?)
When I was growing up, milk was a staple in my daily food supply. I would generally have a glass of milk at least three times a day. I was required to drink this because it was “good for me” and helped my bones and body grow and strengthen. Milk was considered an excellent source […]
THE LATEST DISEASE IN MEDIA REPORTING: CLEAN EATING (Orthorexia Nervosa)
Most people are familiar with recognizing cardiac conditions, thyroid conditions, cancer, stroke and obesity (recently included) as diseases. Orthorexia Nervosa (Clean Eating) is the latest “disease” making headline news throughout the world. First, diagnosed in 1997, Clean Eating has become identified as a psychological eating disorder capable of destroying lives. Should this “disease” raise any […]
A Simple Journey: Can You Guess The Journeyman?
Conditions were wet and slimy right from the start as I began my journey. Multi-layered in composition, I immediately realized the conditions were going to require significant change to be able to adapt to my environment. The composition of the moisture I came in contact with altered my current state and I realized I had […]
How FOOD Causes Inflammation
Everyone has been exposed to banging their hand or foot into an object and witnessing the swelling that follows. This swelling is also known as an inflammatory response. The body sends blood to the area of injury and “walls it off” to limit the area of damage. Once the body contains the area of damage, […]
How Advertisers Make Healthy Eating Difficult
So, what can the consumer do to improve their food selections. First you must realize that eating is similar to having a job. Some job tasks are fun and some aren’t, but to “keep the job” you must do some tasks that may not be fun or even pleasant. To “keep your good health” sometimes we need to consume foods that are not fun or even pleasant because our bodies need them to function properly. Don’t be fooled by an absence of pain or other symptoms. The result of poor eating as we continue to age will eventually lead to symptoms and reduce the quality of life.
All About Healthy Choices 