Almost 100 ways to cook an (Easter) egg
As a professional chef I am often asked why some chefs wear those “silly white hats.” Silly or not, the toque represents the professionalism of the time honored chefs uniform distinguishing a chef’s rank...
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Eggs pack a nutritious punch
Happy Easter! What a wonderful day to celebrate the nutritious egg. On this day of renewal, the egg not only is a symbol of Easter, but also a symbol of excellent nutrient balance. While...
Eggs: the new super-food?
In the near future it is possible that they will become healthier still. Scientists have discovered that if you feed the hens certain seeds such as flax- and linseed, the fatty acids in the...
Caffeine Dreams
Many products are loaded with the stuff, but it might not be so bad for you after all. You probably perk up just at the thought of your morning joe or afternoon soda break,...
DIY Doctor – Health Screenings
You can test almost anything at home, but should you? When you feel a weird ache or other mysterious symptom, you want to know right away what’s causing it. That’s why we’re so quick...
How the Health of Your Liver Affects Your Energy
The ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine teaches us to attend to the health of the liver and its companion organ, the gallbladder, in the spring. The understanding of the liver in Chinese medicine is...
Good Sense
Sight, hearing, and smell are often taken for granted. But would you know if your senses were in trouble? Each day, they’re exposed to harsh environments — loud music, cell phones, and too much...
Chinese Medicine – The Theory of the Five Elements
Chinese medicine and other Asian health systems, such as the macrobiotic diet, a contemporary adaptation that focuses on eating whole grains and vegetables and avoiding processed or refined foods, draw on the ancient theory...
Making a World of Difference
Make a world of difference in your health by following these guidelines: Slap on sunscreen: The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 90% of skin conditions are caused by stepping outdoors unprotected. Guard yourself from...
Why Chinese Medicine?
[ahm-wp-tabular id=null template=template1] You might wonder what makes the insights of Chinese medicine on nutrition so relevant to our times. Chinese medicine is one of the most widely used traditional health systems on the...
Set the Wheels in Motion
It’s time to dust off your bike and head outdoors. Or is it? If pollen and traffic stop you in your tracks, consider an alternative bicycling option — spinning. Created to helped racers train,...
Children and Cholesterol
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, more than tripling in the last three decades. The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is nearly 20 percent, and rising. What could...
Splash in the Pan
Whether it’s sautéed vegetables or a salad with dressing, chances are you’ll be reaching for cooking oil. Although your body needs a little fat for mental agility and absorption of vitamins, it’s the type...
Give the dog a bone pill!
SOME DOGS will eat anything and everything, including their medications. However, most dogs are reluctant patients. The ASPCA (www.aspcabehavior.org) offers some good tips and directions about humane pilling techniques. Try these tricks first When...
Will doxycycline stain your teeth yellow?
My dermatologist prescribed doxycycline for my acne. I heard this antibiotic can stain teeth yellow. Is this something I should be concerned about? DOXYCYCLINE falls in the class of tetracycline antibiotics. There has been...
What are probiotics and what do they do?
WE ALL HAVE bacteria that occur naturally in our gut. Certain factors (such as taking antibiotics) can cause an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria overtaking “good” bacteria in the gut, resulting in flatulence and/or severe...
Health Calendar – April Cesarean Awareness Month
SINCE 2009, a third of all births in the U.S. have been by cesarean section—the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. The percentage of cesarean births...
U.S. Public Health
During the 20th century in the U.S., life expectancy at birth increased by 62 percent, from 47 years in 1900 to 76 years in 2000—a nearly 30-year increase. Improvement in the health status of...
It Is All Good
Your mind and body need regular care — and so does your spirit. Putting your beliefs into action creates a sense of wholeness… of living an authentic life. Find what feels true for you...
Fresh or frozen: which has more nutrition?
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, there’s been a long-running debate: Do frozen and fresh produce pack the same nutritional punch? Eat variety of fruits, vegetables as well as vitamins and health supplements...
Diet tips to prevent menstrual cramps
Fight off period pain Make smarter food choices to reduce painful cramps and PMS symptoms. Take a nutritional approach to combating the pain of menstrual cramps. During your period, hormonal changes occur and your...