…disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs only in winter. Also referred to as the “winter blues,” SAD is accompanied by longer sleep, increased appetite, and carbohydrate cravings, often with weight gain. It resolves in the spring or summer and then recurs as shorter days set in. SAD, which…
…dictate food cravings. Keep a food journal and note how you are feeling when that urge to eat something unhealthy hits. Do you eat when you are bored, sad, tired, etc.? If so, the next item—distraction—is the key. Distract Yourself and Wait It Out The next time the craving for a particular food hits…
…if this true estimate of adverse events—40 million over 22 years—would be part of the discussion of how AB 2109 is implemented in California. Sadly, I already knew the answer. Why do they do this? For doctors, particularly those in positions of leadership and authority in medical organizations,…
…nutritional supplements, many myths exist about their effectiveness and safety. Whether it’s being perpetuated by the media, physicians, or other sources, sadly, this misinformation causes confusion and, worse yet, can make people reluctant to take supplements that can help them achieve optimal health. Let’s…
How many vegetables do you eat? Sadly, less than one in four adults eat just three servings of vegetables per day—never mind a much healthier five to nine servings. Plus, for some people that vegetable consumption includes potatoes, frozen peas, and salads made from iceberg lettuce and croutons. Yet…
…smoking and diabetes is clear if you've ever known someone who quit or you've tried it yourself—it's the link between type 2 diabetes and weight. Sadly, people tend to put on weight when they quit smoking, reaching for a snack when the urge for a cigarette hits. When researchers took into account weight…
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