A Note of Optimism on the Forces of Gravity and the Effort to Stand Up Against Disease It is more than just a metaphor that "the force of gravity" is to pull us down to the ground. That is, it is much easier to lie down than to stand up. We have to exert some "effort" or determination to stand. That is, it requires muscles to fight the forces of gravity to remain standing. … [Read more...]

Chinese Medicine Eastern/Oriental/Complementary/Traditional/Chinese medicine is much different from "Western or allopathic" medicine. You and I are more familiar with "Western" medicine but recently we all have been hearing more about herbs, Tai Chi as a form of exercise for health, acupuncture for pain etc. relief, and the role of foods in the development as well as … [Read more...]

Cooking with the Seasons - Fresh Spring Cooking by Jane Georgini Spring is the season of renewal. The time when the earth awakes from its winter sleep, flowers push up from the frozen ground to show off their new green shoots and spectacular colors, the earth warms from the sun's golden rays to wake animals and birds from hibernation to begin the cycle or rebirth. It is also … [Read more...]

Working with the Cancer Society by Bonnie Kramer Director, Nutritional Services Preventive Medicine Center It seems these days, that no matter what newspaper or magazine you read, or what news station you are tuned into, everyone is touting the value of a healthy diet and exercise for everything from weight loss to disease prevention and survival. This is good news, but not … [Read more...]

Benefits of Macrobiotics by Edward Esko What are the benefits of macrobiotic living? Eating this way can help us maintain optimal health and achieve longevity. People such as the Hunza in Kashmir, known for their good health and longevity, eat grains and vegetables as their main food. They were eating more or less a macrobiotic diet adapted to their mountainous terrain and … [Read more...]