Health Blogs

I recently published an article on DailyStrength with 5 traveling tips for the holiday ... Read More »

Alcohol use is a difficult paradox for physicians. You can use it safely, and it may improve health, but heavy alcohol results in catastrophic complications wreaking havoc on people’s lives. As you ... Read More »

Over the years, I’ve talked to older teenagers who played organized sports growing up and inquired about whether they ever experienced some level of burnout. And almost everyone of those who ... Read More »

Organic produce, dairy, and meats often cost twice as much as conventionally grown products. They are expensive and those of us buying organic should wonder: are they more nutritious, safer, or ... Read More »

Scientists at Rutgers University set-out several years ago to specifically disprove any claim that organic produce was more nutritious than non-organic produce. The study used commercially grown ... Read More »

It’s not unusual for certain misunderstandings to surround any organization or group. The following are a few commonly held myths about 12 step groups:

1. Members are told that they ... Read More »

My daughter’s elementary school recently brought in a speaker to discuss body image with the female students and to encourage positive attitudes around appearance. Apparently there have been some ... Read More »

Mother Nature is picky; survival of the fittest is no joke in her book. You want to eat junk food, burgers, and fries? You want to treat your body like it doesn’t matter that you just ate a pizza ... Read More »

Are you familiar with the term clean eating? The editors of Clean Eating magazine state that the basic idea is "consuming food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible." Clean ... Read More »