Drop that fork….

December 26, 2009 by viv

(or pair of chopsticks, or piece of meat, or handful of nuts) and pay attention. Today, you're going to skip your next meal. Skip your next two, if you want, but make sure you at least miss the next meal. … Continue reading →

Can a High-Fat Diet Beat Cancer?

December 20, 2009 by viv

The women's hospital at the University of Würzburg used to be the biggest of its kind in Germany. Its former size is part of the historical burden it carries — countless women were involuntarily sterilized here when it stood in … Continue reading →

Here’s One For The Veggie Haters!

December 18, 2009 by viv

Before starting a weighed and measured, Paleo (ala Loren Cordain) diet, I was between 240 and 245 lbs.  Within a few months, I dropped to my current weight of 205 lbs at 6’4”.  I’ve been doing CrossFit seriously for about … Continue reading →

Financially Speaking—How Costly is Obesity?

November 8, 2009 by viv

www.healthnews.com By: Madeline Ellis Published: Saturday, 7 November 2009     Childhood obesity in America has been described by many, including the U.S. Surgeon General, as an epidemic. Currently, more than 15 percent of 6- to 17-year-olds are overweight, an … Continue reading →

October 16, 2009 by viv

Did you know that diseases as diverse as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, allergies, asthma, gout and autoimmune diseases have something in common? These diseases, along with aging-related complaints, are all associated with … Continue reading →

CrossFit on a Low-Carb Paleo Diet

October 11, 2009 by viv

Everybody go to www.ROBBWOLF.com and check out Matt Lalonde's post on the above. You'll need to page down a bit to get to it. Do it now! Awesome stuff and this weekend's nutrition cert. was fascinating/eye-opening and just plain brilliant!

E. Coli Path Shows Flaws in Beef Inspection

October 5, 2009 by viv

NY TIMES, October 4, 2009   By MICHAEL MOSS Stephanie Smith, a children’s dance instructor, thought she had a stomach virus. The aches and cramping were tolerable that first day, and she finished her classes. Then her diarrheaturned bloody. Her … Continue reading →