Monthly Archives: January 2012
Soda Doesn’t Cause Obesity or Diabetes
According to the American Beverage Association the above title is a true statement. I think most would agree that soda is a major contributor to obesity and diabetes in this country. See more in the video below.
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Boost “Nutrition” Drinks Vs. Coca-Cola
It’s quite amazing what can be advertised as nutrition. I recently saw in the news a company that sells walnuts was ordered to stop making factual and well researched claims about their walnuts because only drugs can make claims of … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Health Crisis in the Cafeteria
There are two conditions in this country that will eventually cripple our economy and destabilize our entire way of life. They are diabetes and obesity. They are invariably connected and it all starts with our children. We have a responsibility … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Paula Deen, Diabetes and Donuts
Recently, celebrity chef Paula Deen announced she has type II diabetes. The news reports about it couldn’t stop focusing on the fact that her recipes are high in fat implying that eating a diet high in fat gives you diabetes. … Continue reading
Are Neti Pots Safe?
I’ve had several patients ask me recently about the safety of neti pots. There has been a report of two deaths from using a neti pot due to a rare brain infection. In the video below, I answer some of … Continue reading
Filed under Brain Health, Public Health
Safe and Natural ways to Prevent Heart Disease
Yesterday we brought you a blog on which cholesterol tests you should add to the standard lipid panel. Today we tell you what to do about them. The best part? The solutions are natural, safe and effective. Enjoy!
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Protecting Yourself from Heart Disease – Video blog
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Find out how to properly assess your risk and what tests you should be having done.
Filed under Public Health
Alzheimer’s Disease video blog
Below is another video blog. This time we’re talking about Alzheimer’s disease and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing this devastating condition. Enjoy!
Filed under Brain Health, Public Health
