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Mind Over Food — 7 Steps for Food Control

Substitute that negative image or thought in your head with one you want. Think apple when apple pie appears in your mind’s eye.

Why More American’s Are Getting Blurry Vision

George Stephanopoulos reports an NEI study: myopia has increased 66% and costs $2-$3 billion/yr. Texting, computer use to blame. Too little outdoor activities looking faraway.

Over Indulgence — The Day After

Dr. Mao’s simple detox suggestions for cleansing an over-stuffed body. Here are some simple but effective remedies for a health detox after overindulging this Holiday Season.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 5 of 5 — Obesity and Sleep Apnea

Obesity can cause sleep apnea causing stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. Loosing 25 lbs can result in a 3x remission rate.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 4 of 5 — Obesity and Brain Degeneration

Obesity affects brain degeneration. Brains of the obese look 16 years older and are prematurely aged, have 8% less tissue. Overweight? 4% less brain tissue and 8 years older. Exercise and a healthy diet can are necessary for brain health.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 3 of 5 — Obesity and Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is often reversible! It requires some learning and a change of behavior. In part three of the five-part series about the many chronic and debilitating health issues connected to obesity, the focus is on obesity and diabetes.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 2 of 5 — Cancer and Obesity

GarmaOnHealth.com: obesity can lead to cancer

There are many chronic and debilitating health issues connected to obesity. This article focuses on the cancer and obesity nexus.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 1 of 5 – The Psychological Dimensions of Obesity

This is one part of a five-part series about the many chronic and debilitating health issues connected to obesity, where the focus is the on psychological dimensions of obesity.

Superfoods, Anyone?

A Simple, But Uncommon, Common Thread YOU PROBABLY have bumped into a myriad of stories over the last several years about “superfoods”, and some superplaces were people live long and well because of their diets, as this great site, Blue Zones, proves. From the Blue Zones “About” section: “… we took teams of scientists to […]

How Depressing is Your Food? And You?

What You Eat Counts! RIGHT NOW, here in my little hamlet just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s steadily raining. November is in full swing, the days grow short, my work is erratic. All this is a potent combination for some depression; at least a tinge, no? Well… actually, I feel great, which is […]

The Basics — My Approach to Health

A comprehensive approach to health focuses on the interplay of body, mind and spirit. Here are some details.

Prostrate Surgery — the Pros and Cons

Non-invasive or extensive surgery? Robots or surgeon-direct? Roni Caryn Rabin writes a good article in the New York Times today summarizing a recent study examining the pros and cons of prostrate surgery. This is a topic dear to many men’s heart (and the women who love them) as they climb into the second half of […]

Virus Discovered May Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Yes, It’s Real… Not a Psychological Problem! I AM very happy to report that today the online journal Science has reported that a virus has been discovered that might directly cause, or contribute to, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more than 20 years, I’ve watched a close friend battle this “syndrome”, not only within himself, but […]

Bill Maher’s New Rule on the American Rat Diet

Bill Maher says if rats are fed the American Diet they die.

Longevity Tips from the World’s Oldest Man

Simple Conceptually, Harder in Practice ACCORDING TO scientific studies, the most promising way you can increase your longevity is to restrict the calories you consume. The earliest calorie restriction studies first began a couple of decades ago. Given that the average lifespan of a human being is relatively long to the humans conducting […]

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