Image by AstraZeneca As research for a cure continues, the means of detecting and treating breast cancer continues to improve. Outside of making donations or possibly becoming a doctor or scientist, that part is largely out of your control. What is under your control is understanding this disease, how you can minimize your risks and [...]
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This show sponsored by: New Mexico Tea Company This show is dedicated to the wonderful world of tea. After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage around the world. In this show, I discuss in great depth the four main “true” teas: White tea, Green tea, Oolong tea and Black tea. They are called [...]
Photo by Moria via Flickr Do you love to toss sprouts in your salad, stir-fry them with vegetables, add them to soup or use them in sandwiches? Well, you are not alone. Many people enjoy the pleasant taste of sprouts in their dishes. Some of the sprouts most commonly eaten are alfalfa, red clover, mung [...]
The long awaited Apple app store is here and it has a lot of wonderful things to offer. Since our iPhones are attached to our hips, why not put them to work to improve our health? The app store offers a wide range of free and low cost health apps. Having an iPhone and being [...]
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The South Beach Diet is a very popular diet developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston, a Miami cardiologist. In this show I discuss whether this diet actually works. Like all fad diets, this diet is not perfect and it may not be for everyone. I will go over what the diet entails and the pros and [...]
Photo by Thomas Edwards via Flickr A house without mayonnaise is rare. Mayonnaise is one of the most used condiments in the world. In the United States, you’ll find it on sandwiches, in potato, tuna or macaroni salads. In the Netherlands, you will see people dipping their french fries in mayonnaise. In France and the [...]
Photo by Phil Campbell via Flickr You sit down at work when you realize that oops,you forgot to bring your lunch. You’re trying to eat healthy, so when lunch rolls around you head over to the nearest salad buffet rather than eat fast food. But did you know, that if you don’t choose wisely, you [...]
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This week, I start the show discussing chocolate and why it is so irresistible. Then, I go over the different varieties of chocolate and their makeups. I tell you which chocolate is best to consume and why. Some references that I used were Mayo Clinic and Wikipedia.
People constantly ask me what they should eat to help them reduce their cholesterol. So, naturally I start listing food items that I know help lower cholesterol, such as, oatmeal, oat bran, walnuts, almonds, fish, olive oil and beans. When I get to beans most people say, “Stop there Talli, beans make me gassy and [...]
Everywhere I turn these days, I either see an article on vitamin D or hear a doctor saying that we should all add vitamin D supplements to our diet. Apparently it’s the vitamin of choice these days. A lot of you are probably wondering what the big deal is. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D [...]
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This week, I start off the show by discussing whether the Wii Fit can actually get you fit. The Wii Fit is an exercise video game made by Nintendo for the Wii console. I go over what the Wii fit entails: the equipment used, what is measured and the exercise options available. Then I delve [...]
Getting the body that you want isn’t something that can be done in 30 minutes a day or even an hour. Most people think that they are done once the workout is over. That’s just not true. Working out is an important part of being healthy. However, there are three other key components to getting [...]
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This week, I start off the show by discussing what your best drink option is at your local coffee shop. I go over the advantages and disadvantages of lattes, mochas, drip coffees and teas. I go over the calorie content of each drink and why some drinks might be better for you then others. Some [...]
This week, I was a featured guest on Mark Salinas’ Healthy Living Today. I wrote an article for his website on the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. In this article, I explained what omega-3 are, why they are important for optimal health and where you can find them.
Cinda interviewed me on The Health Matters Show about how being physically active is important for staying healthy, even when someone suffers from a chronic illness. During the interview, I talked about how physical therapy can improve the quality of life for individuals and why being active is essential for being healthy and getting better. [...]
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