Natural Solutions to Nagging Back Problems

Summer is here! Sadly, most of us must work to finance vacations and monthly expenses.

With work, comes stress. Add to it the ever-increasing political, social and environmental struggles.

To reduce our stress, we turn to comfort foods. For some, it’s fruit juice, alcohol, coffee drinks, ice cream, chocolate or candy.… Read the rest

I’m Up 4 Pounds, Almost Never Happens

I know I’ve been eating like a maniac over the past 3-4 weeks.

The rainy weather, and the stress of my daughter’s college choice and final weeks of high school, as well as my son’s visit have been intense.

But, I know the mistakes I’ve made:

  1. Too much animal food
  2. Too much sugar from desserts and alcohol
  3. Too much bread
  4. Too many restaurant meals and eating late
  5. Missed workouts and lack of sleep

So, today I took a longer walk than usual, did a longer workout than usual, and today I am eating light, and vegan macrobiotic for lunch, after skipping breakfast.… Read the rest

Frequency of Illness vs. Quality of Diet

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Do you get sick more than 2-3 times per year? Is the duration more than 24 hours?

Does this affect your productivity, enjoyment or budget?

If so, consider this: You may be eating too much, getting too many toxins, and still may not be getting enough nutrition, in order to keep your immune system strong.… Read the rest

Overate at a Party? Me Too! Fix It Fast…

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I love chips, dips, cookies, brownies, pie, canolies, wine, and coffee, and I had all of those yesterday. My wife knows how to use moderation–I overate of course.

This morning I was still full, and of course could not have a bowel movement.… Read the rest