Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes

March 14, 2011
Try the “blood type” theory or the “low carb” theory or the “eat every three hours” theory or the “food combining” theory … and hope hope hope that it will turn out to work! Good luck with that. Alternatively, you could just do what healthy people do. If you do...

Radio Show Notes: Making Polenta w amazing recipe

March 12, 2011
I love polenta … in writing this article, I noticed that the word ‘polenta’ wasn’t even in my spell-checker!! How can that BE?  To listen to this conversation live, click here. Show time is Saturday, 12-1pm EST, call in to chat with me: 412.333.1360 Polenta is awesome, dirt-simple to make...

Want high blood pressure? Here’s what to drink.

March 10, 2011
Just when you thought it was safe. Just when you thought it was easy to understand how to prevent high blood pressure and the pesky brain haemorrhage that can follow from it.  Just cut out salt, right?  Well, now scientists have linked drinking sugary drinks like fizzy cola and fruit drinks...

Welch’s lied about juice claims. A math error?

March 9, 2011
See where it says “100% Juice”. It seems as though there was in fact a math error. This is said best by Ily Goyanes at the Miami New Times Food Blog … so I’ll let him tell the story. ______________Welch’s, known for its juices and commercials featuring adorable gap toothed kids,...

Is Love Better for Men’s Health Or Women’s?

March 9, 2011
This story from Health.com is interesting. It starts out by asking whether marriage is good for your health … but ends up deciding that it’s not marriage at all.  It’s love.  What’s also funny is how “relationship” affects men and women differently … wonder why THAT is. I mean,...

National Sleep Awareness Week

March 8, 2011
How’d you sleep last night? If you’re among the third of Americans who don’t get enough shut-eye, then there’s no better opportunity to make sleep a priority than National Sleep Awareness Week, taking place this year from March 7 to 13. This annual education and awareness campaign, spearheaded by the National Sleep...

Jon Stewart’s Pantry of Shame VIDEO

March 8, 2011
This hilarious piece on the absurdity of our Culture of Health. The Daily Show – Intro – Pantry of ShameTags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook For more information: Click here to visit Will Clower’s website....

Mama mia! FDA busts ABBA (Pharmaceuticals, that is)

March 8, 2011
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Florida-based dietary supplement manufacturer Abba Pharma because they are misrepresenting their products.Although these pill makers are urging you to Take A Chance on Me, they’re now in trouble because, Mamma Mia!, they’re pumping out pills like a Super Trouper. But now they have to...

Fish pedicures? Really? Now there’s an investigation

March 7, 2011
UK investigates fish spa pedicures on health issues Share this Link this Digg Email Print (Reuters) – Fish spa pedicures have become a popular alternative to exfoliation in recent years but health officials say they are now investigating the pampering treatment on concerns it may spread infection. The procedure...

Radio Show Notes. Incredible Chicken Marinade

March 5, 2011
I had chicken last night and I just have to share this with you guys. It is the MOST delicious way to prepare chicken on earth.  To listen to this rant live, click here. Show time is Saturday, 12-1pm EST. Call in to talk: 412.333.1360    Plus, I used plain...