Are you angry, disappointed, upset, or wish you could change someone close to you?  Have you gotten engaged in an argument, heated debate or power-struggle with a family member or close friend? If so, you may be harboring some resentments and difficult emotions deep down, and it might be affecting your health. Holding anger often…

Did you hear about the professor of nutrition who recently lost 27 pounds by eating only Twinkies, candy bars, Doritos, and anything he could find in a convenience store? Sounds incredible doesn’t it? How could anyone totally abandon all known notions of “healthy eating” still lose weight, and theoretically remain healthy? Especially someone trained in…

How do you get along with milk? If you have it in your morning cereal or in coffee, you may already be habituated to some effects it may have on you, some that you may not be so aware of. Some people are allergic to milk, or to the hormones or additives that milk contains.…

Another reader’s inquiry: What do you do if small portions don’t fill you up? I recommend eating six small meals throughout the day: one serving (USDA Food Guide Pyramid size) of grains, protein (meat or dairy), and a fruit or vegetable. This means eating every 3-4 hours. When you do that, you’re rarely hungry. Be…

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