Consider these figures: *Americans make up 5 percent of the world’s population but consume 75 percent of the world’s pharmaceuticals *Seven out of ten Americans take prescription medications We can… read more →
Metabolic syndrome, sometimes referred to as syndrome X, is made up of five characteristics that are risk factors for heart disease. If you possess at least three of the five… read more →
The term probiotics is popping up everywhere these days. You don’t need to search out niche markets because the mainstream media has decided to cover the topic for you. Despite… read more →
My wife came to me with the February 2014 issue of Oprah’s magazine “O”. There is a quote from Oprah’s former chef, Art Smith, the owner of Chicago’s Table Fifty-two.… read more →
Cultures around the world have been making bone broth soups for thousands of years. The Chasen family, a culture unto itself, has recently discovered this tasty choice. We have made… read more →
Scenario #1: The lamp in my bedroom stops working. I change the bulb. Still not working. As it turns out, the alarm clock on the other side of my bed… read more →
On the heels of my last blog about the sometimes snail-like speed at which traditional medicine moves forward comes my comment about some research cited on NPR.org. The article is… read more →
I always felt that people in power have a higher responsibility to the greater good. One’s ability to influence should be accompanied by a moral obligation to do what’s right.… read more →