Health Tips for 2015 Speaking Engagement

I will be speaking tomorrow at the Southwest Inclusive Networking Group which meets from 8-9:30 AM at the Waterloo Icehouse on Slaughter and Escarpment.  I will be talking about Health Tips for 2015.  If you are in the Austin Area, I would like to see you there. To Your Health! Dr. Harvey

What 10 Cans of Soda a Day for a Month Will Do to You

Those of you who have read this blog or have heard me speak in public know what I think about drinking soda.  I saw this article posted today and wanted to share its contents with you.  George Prior, a 50-year-old man, followed in the steps of Morgan Spurlock from the film Super Size Me, and […]

No Shave November

  The month of November brings us the No Shave November cancer benefit to raise awareness of men’s health.  For the month of we are urged to not shave and to give the money that we would have spent on shaving and other hair maintenance to cancer charity.  According to their website,  no-shave.org, this idea […]

Nutrition and Depression Part 3

In my previous post, I discussed how Omega 3 Fatty Acid and B Vitamins can help to fight depression.  Research has also shown that several minerals are involved in fighting depression as well. Iron – Iron deficient anemia has been shown to be associated with increased fatigue, apathy, and depression. Calcium – Anti-depression drugs can […]

A Little Spark of Madness – Robin Williams

This is one of the best quotes from one of my favorites, Robin Williams.  This is great advice – that little spark of madness can help people to achieve great things, help people through the tough times, and change the world for the better.  Remembering this quote will help us to remember Robin. To Your […]

Nutrition and Depression Part 1

  With the recent death of Robin Williams, I wanted to understand the links between proper nutrition and depression.  While it has long been known that there are many documented links between nutrition and depression, I wanted to review which specific foods were involved.  With this post and with more in the future, let me […]

Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Alzheimer’s Disease

  According to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, there is a clear link between Vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.  Older adults who are moderately deficient in Vitamin D has a 53% increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease, while adults who were severely deficient had a 125% increased […]

Omega 3 Fish Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease

  Omega 3 Fish Oil has been well documented to have many beneficial effects on overall health.  However, a recent study of 819 people published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia,  showed that regular consumption of fish oil supplements caused a significant reduction in both brain atrophy and cognitive function in older adults. The studies […]

Survival Tips for Healthy Eating at the Holidays Part 2

Hello again!  I hope you all enjoyed the previous tips from earlier this week.  Here are the last 5 tips for your consumption. 5) Portion Control More food equals more fat!  If you like it enough for a second helping, consider saving it as a leftover instead for a future meal. 4) SLEEP! Disruptions in […]

Survival Tips for Healthy Eating at the Holidays Part 1

With the holidays coming up, all of us need to be conscious of our eating habits so that we don’t overeat and gain too much weight for the holidays.  Enjoy the food, fun, and festivities, but don’t overdue it.  Dr. Victor Carsrud, a chiropractor, nutritionist, and personal friend of mine, gave a talk a few […]