UP YOUR FIBER INTAKE

I work with a geriatric clientele, and one of their major issues is constipation. While the condition is exacerbated by inactivity (this is where I come in), a lack of dietary fiber is also a major culprit. Fruits and vegetables play a big role, but so do whole...

Fast Food & Antibiotics

A recent article in Consumer Reports On Health caught my eye after I got my wife an Arby’s beef sandwich. If you’re a fan of fast food and chain restaurants, this should be of interest to you, and you may want to make a change to where you’re eating....

THE GUT AND BRAIN HEALTH

When I was 50 years old, and I would experience symptoms of intestinal distress, I knew I would have to scrap whatever plans I had and stay close to the bathroom. At the time, I didn’t know that I suffered from Crohn’s disease, and autoimmune disorder...

Powerful Help for Your Balance

I’m a huge fan of exercising barefoot (when you can). There are thousands of nerve ending in the feet that provide subtle muscle adjustments to optimize strength and balance. Wearing shoes covers this communication up. Yoga, kung fu, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi are all...

Stressed Out?

The past year has been a year I’d like to put in the toilet and flush-I’m sure I’m not alone. Stress levels have been off the charts, as some of my business connections in the mental health field can attest to. However, there may be a simple remedy...