Last year, I came across a TEDx talk by psychologist Douglas Lisle on what he calls the pleasure trap. It is a hidden force in today’s world, he says, that can hijack your inborn satiation circuitry and undermine your pursuit of health and happiness. After a little more exploration, I discovered that he co-authored aContinue reading “Understanding the Pleasure Trap”
Category Archives: Nutrition
5 Ways to Reduce the Stress You Didn’t Know You Have
Stress – it’s everywhere – in much of what we do, see, hear, and read. Most of us think of stress as an external circumstance that affects us in a detrimental manner. But we can have a lot of self-inflicted stress, as well, that can be just as harmful. In a past post (Nature Interrupted),Continue reading “5 Ways to Reduce the Stress You Didn’t Know You Have”
Can the 6 Tastes Improve Your Health?
This is my third post on Ayurveda, a health system that originated thousands of years ago and is still in use by over 75% of the populations of India and Nepal. This approach to wellness is holistic in its entirety; emphasis is placed on finding and maintaining balance of mind, body, spirit, & environment. MyContinue reading “Can the 6 Tastes Improve Your Health?”
Healing Made Simple
I recently listened to a podcast in which Dr. Zach Bush, an MD specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care, was interviewed. The subject was healing the mind, body, & spirit, and Dr. Bush, who is also well-versed on the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, addressed it with his typicalContinue reading “Healing Made Simple”
8 Quick Morning Practices to Supercharge You for the Day Ahead
I remember well the morning rituals of my days working in an office. Jump out of bed, no time for breakfast, shower & dress, and rush to work, often arriving flustered & grumpy, feelings which could linger for hours. At the time, it felt as though there was nothing I could do about it, asContinue reading “8 Quick Morning Practices to Supercharge You for the Day Ahead”
The Science Behind Eating the Rainbow
You may have heard the phrase eat the rainbow many times. And you might have realized that it’s referring to the varied colors of fresh fruits & vegetables. But have you heard an explanation of why it’s beneficial to adopt this strategy? In his book Conscious Eating, Dr. Gabriel Cousens writes the color ofContinue reading “The Science Behind Eating the Rainbow”
Smoky Mixed Bean Burgers
You may remember me saying in a post a while back that veggie burgers are my favorite thing to cook. That’s because homemade is always better than store-bought, and I have found a number of fun ways to prepare them. This recipe combines ingredients from 3 of my favorites. It’s quick and absolutely delicious! TheContinue reading “Smoky Mixed Bean Burgers”
What Makes the Standard American Diet SAD?
In 2020, the US ranked 35th on the Bloomberg Global Health Index, indicating that the populations of 34 countries are healthier than ours. Even though we spend almost twice as much on healthcare, our life expectancy is lower than any other developed country, due in large part to 3 out of 4 American adults andContinue reading “What Makes the Standard American Diet SAD?”
Cozy Roasted Veggie Polenta
I first tried polenta in a swanky little restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale. The small, uniform pieces had been baked and grilled, then topped with sautéed wild mushrooms. It was delicious. That was years ago, and I have prepared this staple from Northern Italy many times in a variety of cuisinesContinue reading “Cozy Roasted Veggie Polenta”
Healing Gone Wrong
Last week’s post, Heart Matters, touched on the concept of chronic inflammation and its association with the majority of chronic diseases. In addition to cardiac disease, these include cancers, Alzheimer’s, auto-immune disorders, pulmonary disease, diabetes, and bone & joint diseases. Some of your comments inspired me to want to share more on the subject. ThisContinue reading “Healing Gone Wrong”
Micro of the Macro 