The Case for Nutritional Supplements Part 4

In my previous posts, I have laid out the reasons why we can no longer get our nutrition from our food.  So we know we need to take supplements, but which ones should we be taking and why? Certain nutrients are labeled as essential – essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, etc.  These are nutrients that […]

Fourth Floor Walk-Up – One of My Favorites

  I have been a trombone player since I picked it up in sixth grade.  Being a musician has brought me great joy over the years and I have been blessed to have been a member of several great bands, jazz band, ensembles, combos, concerts, and jam sessions.  From the McNicol Middle School band to the […]

The Case for Nutritional Supplements Part 3

My previous blog post stated some of the reasons why we can’t get all of our nutrients from our food.  Sadly these are not the only reasons. Meat processing – The movie Food, Inc. game a great deal of eye-opening testimonials as to how our meats and vegetables are processed.  They showed the fact that the processing time for chickens […]

The Case for Nutritional Supplements Part 2

The nutritional supplement market is a multi-billion dollar industry.  With that kind of market size, there are obviously many people who feel that taking supplements is necessary for their health.  They are correct as it is not possible to get all of your daily nutrients from food.  In my previous post, I described why a recent […]

Two Upcoming Speaking Engagements

I am privileged to have the opportunity to speak to two MeetUp groups the week of 1/20/14.  I will be presenting my talk The Case for Nutritional Supplementation.  On Tuesday 1/21/14, I will be speaking at the Bee Caves/Lakeway Inclusive Networking Group (BLING) and on Thursday 1/23/14, I will be speaking at the SouthWest Inclusive Networking […]

The Case for Nutritional Supplements Part 1

Now that everyone is back from the holidays and are getting back into the swing of things again, I would like to get on my soapbox to debunk some bad science and erroneous conclusions that our mainstream press has mindlessly reported.  Many people take nutritional supplements to improve their health and to ensure that they […]

Start the New Year with a Detox

    Happy New Year Everyone!  I hope that you all had a great holiday season, and that you will have a happy and healthy 2014! Most of us start off the new year making resolutions, and one of the most common ones is to get healthier.  This may involve changing your diet to lose […]

So What is the Correct Weight Loss Plan for Me? Part 3

In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog, I explored the items that you should consider before starting a weight management program.  Today we discuss the specific program that I recommend. So what types of weight management plans do I like?  I prefer the low/mixed Glycemic Index weight management system.  The Glycemic Index is a […]

So What is the Correct Weight Loss Plan for Me? Part 2

  In Part 1, I discussed what factors you should consider before starting a weight loss program.  You have made the decision to do so.  Today we ask the question – So what should you look for in a weight management system? 1.  Avoid any “magic pills” that promise you a great deal of weight […]

So What is the Correct Weight Loss Plan for Me? Part 1

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Traditionally with the beginning of a new year, one of the most popular resolutions that is made involves losing some weight and getting into shape.  Many of us have spent the last several weeks since Thanksgiving not following our normal eating patterns, and in many cases eating […]

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