In the spirit of “back to school” I thought I’d offer a few thoughts on nutrition for kids.  (Of course this advice applies to adults as well.)  In all honesty, it is probably the most challenging aspect of my private client practice.  While it can be difficult to get adults to eat healthier, kids can be even more so.  The food producers and manufacturers have developed special foods that they call “kid’s food”.  If you take the time to read the list of ingredients you will find that most of it is not food and should not be consumed by anyone, particularly our children. 

So we’ve seen what we can do inside the house to make a difference on the environment, see my previous blog post “Going Green inside your home“. Now let’s see what we can do on the outside. And let me tell you, if you have kids or a green thumb, some of these are going to be a lot of fun.

On Monday, a friend sent me this link to an article about the role of exercise is weight loss. Basically, the article says it doesn’t work. I agree. I’m sure it may work for the odd individual, but overall, it’s a pretty hopeless.

I mentioned this to a patient yesterday who was seeking to shed some unwanted pounds. His reply was that while he was surprised that such a common notion (exercises helps weight loss) is wrong, it utterly mirrors his experience in real life – it doesn’t matter how much he exercises, his weight stays stubbornly the same.

Sugar has been blamed for nearly every known disease and even for the fall of several empires. While those accusations may sound like exaggerations, they probably are closer to the truth than you realize.

When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow and supplements you can take. But, the best way, is to eat lots of foods that detox the body. Below is a list of detox foods that I thought would be an great addition to everybody’s diet.

Could something as simple as a quick and easy blood test save your life?

Absolutely.

It is called a C-reactive protein test, and it measures the degree of HIDDEN inflammation in your body.   

When you take a drink, it is likely that every cell in your body will feel the effect of that drink. In moderation, alcohol intake is harmless and, in some cases, it may even be therapeutic for certain diseases, such as red wine for cardiovascular disease. In the case of alcohol abuse, however, the effects can be grim.

Sweating at the gym may do little more for your image than giving you an excuse to wear lycra, if a recent article in Time Magazine is to be believed. The article says the idea that exercise leads to weight loss may be wildly overblown.

You don’t have to go through life constantly drained and fatigued — or rely on artificial stimulants to get you through the day.  Very often simple lifestyle changes can break long-standing negative habits that will recharge your batteries.  Here are some tips from my fatigue-busting program, Triple Your Endurance, to help you get started.