The Daily Diet

I’m still in the prep phase for Dr. Hyman’s 10-Day Detox Diet. I bought some baking soda last night, and will buy Epsom salts and lavender oil tonight to complete the supplies for the nightly detox bath. I’ve ordered the supplements from Dr. Hyman’s website. As soon as the supplements arrive, I’ll head out to […]

I highly respect the work of Dr. Mark Hyman! His newest book, The Blood Sugar Solution: 10-Day Detox Diet, outlines the ways in which sugar highjacks our body’s survival chemistry, causing spikes in insulin that in turn causing addictive food cravings, as well as all sorts of system-wide damage to the body. (Remember, too, that […]

My doctor has recommended that I switch to power walking, instead of running! I read up on it last night and found out that I can burn just about the same amount of calories power walking as running and get a great lower-body workout with only half the force of impact on muscles, joints, and […]

Dear Readers, I received this comment from Debbie earlier this week: “I broke my leg two months ago. I can’t get around very well. I have a walker, so exercise is out right now. So I need some quick and easy meals to fix.” Smart woman! When broken bones are mending, quick-and-easy is the way […]

Yup, I do need a reminder from time to time. Do you? http://saveourbones.com/a-bone-building-bracelet/

Winter here in Florida is seldom the ordeal experienced in more northern climates. Just the same, I am delighted that signs of springtime are appearing: warmer temperatures, fat robins and cardinals in our backyard, and the occasional “spring” shower in the afternoon. I, too, feel like my body is nearing the end of a winter […]

Here is the link to a terrific article from Dr. Susan Brown with tips for “Autumn Bone Health”: http://www.betterbones.com/blog/post/Autumn-tips.aspx Enjoy! Kathy

Having heard warnings in the past about consuming “nightshades”, I was delighted to read this article by Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com. Enjoy! http://saveourbones.com/the-6-bone-healthy-foods-with-a-shady-reputation/

What’s the connection between depressed thoughts and feelings -and- bone density? Read this fascinating article by Vivian Goldschmidt, M.A. of SaveOurBones.com to find out: http://saveourbones.com/new-discovery-the-shocking-link-between-your-brain-and-your-bones/

George and I are back at Nags Head, North Carolina this week for the annual ESA Surfing Championships! With some time to relax from the world of work, I am delighted to be able to devote a couple of hours replying to readers’ comments and questions. May you continue to experience the healing touch of our […]