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As co-chair of the Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, I am chairing this program on Food Addiction. It's 2.0, because the original was four years ago. The impressive speakers from across the country will present new...

Do you want to know much water it takes to grow nuts, or fruit or a cow? The information on this website should be part of water conservation education. https://waterfootprint.org/en/water-footprint/product-water-footprint/water-footprint-crop-and-animal-products/...

Intuition is here to keep us safe. Gut instinct-that feeling that something is wrong. I have found that I should listen to that nagging or sometimes immediate feeling that something is wrong. Fear is something else. Fear could mean someone coming towards you in a dark...

Open Wounds and Ulcers Open wounds and ulcers are serious concerns, especially for the elderly. It’s important to understand the differences as well as treatment and management options. Open Wounds An open wound is an injury involving a break in body tissue, usually...

Understanding pneumonia is easier when you understand the respiratory system. Respiration is the process by which humans take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. The respiratory system is composed of the nasal passage, the pharynx, larynx, the trachea, bronchi and...

This breakfast can be put together in about 2 minutes- makes morning a breeze! Oats and Chai Breakfast For one serving, place in a Mason jar or bowl: 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats 10 raw walnuts, or other nuts, lightly chopped 1 tablespoon...

DirectionFive is a culinary and nutrition program for kids, whose mission is to improve the health of kids so they can lead healthier, happier, more productive lives. We just completed an 8-day program at Sonoma Academy, and in that amount of time, we can really make...

It's a 574 document worth reading. If you know that's not going to happen, here are some key points. Remember, everyone's key points can be different based on their interest. Conclusions: Shortfall of nutrients: Vitamins A, D, E, C, folate, calcium, magnesium, fiber,...

I had fun creating this latest concoction! Cranberry Salad Dressing 1/2 cranberries 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Saute the cranberries in 3 tablespoons of water, until they are...

A big part of health is taking care of the health of our planet. With that in mind, it's so important to not be wasteful with food, water, and everything else we use in our day to day lives. During the holidays, wrapping paper comes to mind as something to be...

Fermented foods contain bacteria that are good for your gut. Our guts contain both 'good' and 'bad' bacteria, and consuming fermented foods adds health-supporting good bacteria to your gut. Eat raw sauerkraut, Kim Chee, and if appropriate for you plain yogurt or...

Lifting Your Mood We all have those days when things just don’t go our way, or we are simply in a bad mood.  Whatever the circumstances are for ‘that’ mood, are there any tips to help us snap out of it? If it’s not a serious depression or a chemical imbalance, then...

What message are you creating? Is the message to your body saying that you appreciate it working well and you’ll see to it that it stays healthy? If your body is not healthy, then is the message in the meal might be that healing foods are being prepared and are on the...

Micronutrients Micro means small A micronutrient is a nutrient required by the body in small amounts, such as a vitamin or a mineral. “Four elements (oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen) account for 96% of living matter. About 50 of the known elements occur in...

Many of us still have tomatoes and perhaps even some zucchini left in our gardens or at your local Farmer's Market. A lovely Marinara Sauce is a perfect way to use them! Polenta is excellent topped with Marinara or, of course, spaghetti. Marinara Sauce: 2 tablespoons...

Wheat is a cereal plant that has been consumed for over 8,500 years. Globally, wheat is grown in such diverse locations as Argentina, Russia, the Middle East, Asia and much of the United States. It is a major source of plant protein throughout the world, providing...

Have you heard of The Commonwealth Club? It's the nation's oldest and largest public forum. There are various member-led forums and I am the co-chair with Dr. William Grant (vitamin D expert) of the Health and Medicine Forum. This past Thursday I chaired a program and...

The ancient wheats are structurally completely different than 'modern' wheat-meaning post 1940. I am experimenting with Einkorn and will move onto Farro. 10 days ago I started my sourdough starter using no yeast and Einkorn flour. It's a slow-build with this...

Someone posted something on Facebook that was, in essence, 'get a job homeless people'. I'm being almost kind with my description of the post and the photo. I teach a nutrition class every Wednesday at a local Shelter, and invited the person who posted the post to...

It's no wonder the general public is so confused! Fats are bad, no fats are good-sugar's bad. Coffee and alcohol is bad for you-no, a little is fine and maybe even good. What to believe... I suggest that you become your own health advocate. Do plenty of research in...