Exercising moderately for 45 minutes, five days per week can help you avoid the common cold this winter, according to research discussed in this Yahoo News story. The key to preventing the colds was the consistency of the exercise over time. Those who did it over a year (the length of the study) significantly reduced […]
I saw this article pop up in The Heartmath Report this morning. It’s just a little more evidence that all systems are connected to each other. Stress and insulin resistance seem especially related. Perhaps it’s because we eat more sugary foods when under stress, perhaps the cortisol has a negative effect on the cells and […]
Study Finds Flu Shots Are Safe for Kids - washingtonpost.com
Let me be honest here. My kids will likely get a flu shot this year. (They’re two and four years old.) They’ve never had the flu or been sick with much of anything. I think having them eat well and keeping them active is the most […]
Merck Diabetes Drug Wins Federal OK - washingtonpost.com
Nearly $150 per month for this drug? Wouldn’t it make sense for an insurance company to pay that much for a gym membership for a couple of months to see if that works for prediabetes and Type II Diabetes first? Since insulin resistance is stopped in its track […]
Benefits of Eating Fish Outweigh Mercury-Related Risks, Report Says - washingtonpost.com
Isn’t it too bad that we’ve come to fear one of the healthiest food sources on the planet? Something about this article saddens me, as I suspect this study will be used to get both government and industry off the hook (no fish catching pun […]
This article is somewhat confusing, but the message to include a daily weigh in on the scale is great advice. Make a trip to the scale every morning when you first wake up. Getting into the habit of weighing yourself daily is a great motivator.
If you know you want to be a little less than […]
NYC Trans Fat Ban Could Spark Food Fight - washingtonpost.com
In this article, we see a great way to spark debate on an important health issue. Trans fats are indisputably bad for us. Placing a ban on them has the effect of bringing the issue into the public view.
The question this article raises: is it legal? […]
Gellman: An Argument Against Happiness
This commentary from Rabbi Gellman does a good job explaining what true happiness is–or should be. I find some of it overbearing, as if one can’t enjoy life while doing good works. The overall point, though, is right on, and it certainly applies to people looking to reverse insulin resistance and […]
Ornish: Can Tea Help You Live Longer?
Polyphenols, antioxidants, Ornish–this article has it all.
I think gene testing, if done without the chance of ruining your insurance coverage, will be a good thing. We just need to remember that our lifestyle choices greatly affect the expression of genetic advantages and disadvantages.
If, for instance, one has a parent who died of heart disease at 50, then it makes sense to […]