February 2006

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Moderation Is Impossible for Passionate People

Now that the “extreme” low-fat (Ornish-, McDougall-, and Pritikin-type) and high-fat (Atkins-type) diets have, according to news reports, failed, moderation is again the almost unanimous recommendation heard from the media, scientists, dietitians, and doctors.  Without a doubt, moderation works for some people with “moderate” personalities, but what about passionate (compulsive, lustful, obsessive, enthusiastic, etc.) people like me?  |MORE|


Readers' Responses to the "Low-fat Diet Failure" News

I want to take this opportunity to share your responses to me about the news story on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 about the "failure of the low-fat diet" and my response to that article (see my letter).  |MORE|


Report on the February 2006 Advanced Study Weekend

The advanced study weekend held February 3rd ,4th, and 5th was an outstanding success with more than 120 people enjoying each other’s company, the fabulous food and the nation’s top speakers on health.

Some people say they can’t follow the diet because the foods don’t taste good. After this weekend that is no longer a valid excuse for these folks.  With meals consisting of two entrees, four salads, two soups, many side dishes and three different desserts, participants received a real education on what can be made fast, familiar and delicious.  MORE|


Featured Recipes

  • Mexican Picadillo Wraps

  • Creamy Vegetable Curry

  • Baked Yams

  • Peanut Dressing

  • Baked Penne Florentine

  • Sloppy Lentil Joes

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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
2004

January
Protein Overload

February
Type-2 Diabetes – the Expected Adaptation to Overnutrition

March
A Natural Cure for Depression

April
People – Not Their Words – Tell “The Carbohydrate Story”

May
The Atkins Scientific Research – Deceit and Disappointment

June
Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Safely Prevented and Treated Now

July
Coffee - Pleasure or Pain

August
A Cesspool of Pollutants

September
What Next, Bill Clinton?

October
Resisting the Broken Bone Businesses:
Bone Mineral Density Tests and the Drugs That Follow

November
Sick People Take Medications – Healthy People Are Drug-Free

December
Lose a half pound per day by resetting your setpoint

2005

January
Pushing Your Set Point to the Limits

February
The McDougall Program Cures People;
The Risk Factor Improvements Are Incidental

March
Pushing Your Set Point to the Limits
The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss

April
Soy – Food, Wonder Drug, or Poison?
Making the Change to a Healthy Lifestyle Work in Your Life

May
Sunny Days, Keeping Those Clouds Away…

June
Acrylamide Poisoning

July
The Annual Physical Exam – A Ritual to Be Avoided

August
Beneficial Bowel Bacteria – Our Neglected Friends

September
Could it be Celiac Disease

October
How to Choose a Primary Care Doctor — If You Must

November
The Gluttony Pill—Can Scientists Successfully Imitate Nature?

December
Thyroid Deficiency Strikes One in Six

2006

 

January
Aging in Style

 

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