Introducing irisin: the exercise hormone
As if we are not told enough how important exercise is for health and longevity, there is even more reason to do so. Harvard researchers in 2012 discovered a hormone like myokine that is produced through exercise, which they then
Our Run In With A Deer
Sharon and I took a long motorcycle trip this July 4th weekend. The plan was to go to South Dakota and check out Sturgis, Mount Rushmore and the town of Deadwood for a couple of days. Then we would trek
Avoid Industrial Seed Oils In Your Diet
Do you remember, back in the 1980's in particular, that saturated fats were bad for us, and that they were the main cause of heart disease according to all of the experts at the time? Do you also remember that
Covid Anxiety: Tools to Cope and Live a Good Life
Monday, December 7,2020. It has been over eight months since the original lockdown was inflicted upon us here in the United States. I remember, also at that time, that they (the health experts) warned us that even if things get better
Here We Go Again: Another Doctor Claiming The Keto Diet Will Kill You. Really?
Another doctor has recently come out against the Ketogenic diet, saying that following a ketogenic diet for a long period of time, even though he admits it can lead to weight loss in the short term, can lead to
The Best Defense against Corona virus Is A Strong Immune System
It is June 18th, 2020 as I am writing this blog. We are, from the looks of it, coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a nation wide lock down on travel, business, and social events. Moreover, we are
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Aging
I am in the process of writing another book and it is for men who are approaching middle age. It is filled with diet and exercise tips for the middle-aged man to build a fit, injury free body through the
If “Starvation Mode” is real, why do we recommend fasting?
In my last post, I discuss the body's adaptation to a consistent, strenuous exercise program in conjunction with a low-calorie diet over the course of time. The body adapts to this stimuli by slowing down the metabolism in an effort
Starvation Mode: Is It a Real Phenomenon?
Starvation mode. I used to tell my clients that whenever they would hit a weight loss plateau that lasted for a month or longer. At that point, the client I was working with would have cut back her calories to
Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Sharon and I made a quick trip to Santa Fe this last weekend to celebrate her father's birthday. We stayed at the Inn and Spa at Loretto for two nights. It is our favorite place to stay when we go
