It's the Food! According to a 2011 report from the National Institute of Health, 54% of American children have at least one chronic illness (the number is likely higher today).…
Dr. Pam Popper continues to be a solid resource and one of the few voices of reason during the COVID-19 experience (apparently, her and her colleagues are receiving death threats). …
Nobody has made more sense to me throughout the COVID-19 experience than Dr. David Katz. It seems that too often there are only two schools of thought on the crisis,…
Food addiction is real, and very similar to other hardcore addictions. According to Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD, people need to understand that obesity is not a moral failing, or the…
Surprise, surprise. A study entirely funded by the meat lobby (National Cattlemen's Beef Association), has found that "meat improves mental health". This "finding" is not only one big fat lie,…
We love to hear good things about our bad habits. Dr. Michael Greger has compared the idea of butter, meat and cheese being part of a healthy diet, to a…
Matthew Scully, who is a former speechwriter for George W. Bush, has done it again for the National Review. He now speaks, and writes on behalf of animals, and mostly…
Here are some great tips on how to gain weight on a plant based diet from PCRM.org (for those who may be underweight): 1. Drink your calories in the form…
I just read multiple articles on the passing of Valentina Blackhorse, a Navajo woman who was from all accounts, a smart, compassionate, strong willed, and beautiful person. A true angel.…
Okay, so what is the lowdown on farting amongst humans? I am so glad that you asked!Here are some funny, and interesting excerpts from Dr. Michael Greger's excellent book "How…
Humans are not designed to eat animals, and nobody can explain the science better than Dr. Milton Mills. This is an outstanding presentation from Dr. Mills that essentially squashes any…
Have you heard of chronobiology? Or circadian rhythm? Circadian rhythm is kind of like an internal body clock that regulates the 24 hour cycle of biological processes that help our…
Over 94% of the people who have been hospitalized in NYC due to COVID-19 had a chronic disease or pre-existing health issue. Over 88% had multiple pre-existing health issues. The…
Dr. Zach Bush is one of the most interesting and game changing voices in lifestyle medicine. Zach Bush, MD, is a triple board certified physician who specializes in internal medicine,…
I continue to read ad nauseam about Keto this, and Paleo that, and Atkins this. I know that we love to hear good things about our bad habits, but none…
Risks associated with medical care are significant, as most diagnostic tests, drugs and treatments are not useful and many are harmful. The leading source of information for doctors on how…
Happy Earth Day. In 2010, 388 billionaires controlled as much wealth as the bottom half of humanity; this number came down to 177 in 2011, to 159 in 2012; 92…
It's the Food! If we don't learn from this pandemic and change our diets and our food system, the next one could be far deadlier. As soon as you shift…
One out of every four people in the US suffers from Acid Reflux Heartburn (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) on a weekly basis.What are the causes? Studies show that dietary…
Damien Mander, and his all female anti-poaching soldiers, who call themselves Akashinga, are true vegan warrriors. The Akashinga are inspiring, proud, and courageous. I just learned that National Geographic will…
The following excerpt is from Rip Esselstyn's excellent book, "The Engine 2, 7 Day Rescue Diet": "SUGAR: The average American consumes nearly 30 teaspoons of added sugar a day. In…
I have read a few articles over the years glorifying Bill Gates, and I recently learned that Netlfix has released a new documentary that more or less continues the practice.…
All Flesh is Not Created Equal - Notes from Dr. Milton Mills • Traditional western nutrition dogma has deemed animal protein “high quality” because it is close in composition to…
Asthma is a common chronic condition that affects more than 25 million Americans and one that’s on many people’s minds during the COVID-19 outbreak.What to do? 1. Ditch Dairy 2.…
Pop quiz: Which has more protein per calorie, beef or broccoli? Yep. Broccoli. This green bodybuilding machine has 15.5 percent more protein per calorie than beef.Animal protein has been linked…
When eating animals is not a necessity, can a person be an animal lover, and still eat meat? Earthling Ed is a popular Vegan, and animal rights activist who does terrific…
Healthy Living is the Best Revenge Study: About 80% of all chronic diseases can be prevented, or reversed by adhering to these 4 simple lifestyle factors: 1. Eating mostly a…
We are all at risk for the coronavirus, including the non smokers, plant based diet folks, and well, everyone. Having said that, prior to the coronavirus, the US was already…
Dr. Michael Klaper is an iconic, and inspiring lifestyle medicine doctor who has become one of my favorites. He has received the International Courage of Conscience award for his medical,…
Can fasting stimulate stem cell production? According to Dr. Joel Kahn, there is data that suggests that the antioxidants found in blueberries, green tea, pomegranates, goji berries, and even spirulina…
Are you interested in learning more about the history and prevention of pandemics? If you can spare 57 minutes, I promise that you will not regret watching this prophetic, and…
Have you heard of the Blue Zones and the remarkable work of Dan Buettner? Dan Buettner studied 5 different parts of the world that had/boasted the highest per capita populations…
My friend Anna is passionate, and always great at cutting through the BS and telling it like it is. I admire her for that, and in her spirit, I would…
There are no guarantees for any of us regarding the coronavirus, even for the non-smokers, and those of us who eat mostly whole food plant based diets! Everyone is at…
I just watched a video clip of a Dr. Travis Stork from a popular TV show called "The Doctors", saying that cheese is good for you, as he proceeded to…
Are you looking for another reason to avoid animal products? Consider IGF-1. Animal protein is linked to an increased risk of cancer for a variety of reasons, and consuming too…
Heart Disease is a Choice, and it Starts in Childhood: Fatty streaks, the first stage of atherosclerosis, were found in the arteries of 100% of kids by age ten. The…
My two favorite acronyms are SAD (Standard American Diet) and CRAP (Calorie Rich And Processed). Today, 71 percent of American adults are overweight and 40 percent of men and women…
