Oatmeal for Winter 2016 – 2017 Annual Update Dr. Nadelberg and I frequently speak of mixing and matching foods to make balanced dishes. Consuming hearty foods is superior to counting calories or trying to stay on restrictive diets. Hearty foods diminish...
Sometimes that Light at the End of the Tunnel is a Train The Effect of Light at Night on Health We just experienced the longest night of the year (Winter Solstice). We shorten the night with electric light. It is the largest uncontrolled experiment in human history....
The Good In its September 2016 magazine, Consumer Reports has an extensive review of dietary supplements. They present a very good history of the supplement industry, which got its impetus from Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner, and his claims in the...
WGBH Frontline Slams Supplements There are many ongoing controversies about the use of supplements and their effects on people’s health. The supplement industry in the United States could best be described as a bazaar with various companies hawking their...
The benefits of flaxseed have been described for decades. Flaxseed has a very hard husk and contains several oils. If you eat flaxseeds whole, they will pass through undigested. In practice, the seed is crushed and the oil is harvested. Fish oil is a better source of...
After the enthusiastic response to my oatmeal recipe, I thought I should counter with a breakfast warning. Most of you have been deafened with recommendations to “eat fruits and vegetables,” however not all fruits and vegetables are equal. Here is a synopsis of a...
How to Make it Through Sinus Season – 2015 Update Dr. Katz In addition to the instructions below which will help you with keeping your sinuses healthy throughout the winter, this year’s update has some encouraging news from the conventional medical community....
The Wrong White Crystals: Some Insights into Salt and Sugar The Bad News on Bread? Writing about the American Diet is maddening. Not a day goes by that a remarkable insight, announced one day, is refuted the next. These are not ignorant armies warring by night,...
