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...]
My Fair Lady and "On Humility"
My Fair Lady And "On Humility" "I'm sick of being sick," she said - to which I responded in truth, "The fruits of your labor." "Father Joe just left," she responded, "I don't need another sermon." And I then said, "The truth hurts." We both laughed and began to deal with her issues after this exchange. At the 90% plus level, everyone who gets sick, does it to themselves. We … [Read more...]
Let He Who Is Without Sin, Cast The First Stone
"Let He Who Is Without Sin, Cast The First Stone" I'm not perfect, and neither are most of my patients. Hence, the above title. The following information is offered to help you begin to change your thoughts and actions to improve your psychological health and general well-being - not to seek perfection or cause guilt and shame. Although my usual discussion is about diet, … [Read more...]
Stress Reduction
Stress Reduction As a physician, I care for some who think that my recommendations are difficult, even "a trial," although truthful: No fatty foods, no coffee, no smoking, no liquor, no drugs - it almost seems like no fun. You do come face to face with reality in order to favorably change your body, health and attitude. Many people think twice before they make an appointment … [Read more...]
Trim Body Fat
That which makes things grow...The gates of Hell About the most important thing you can do for your health is eat less and be trim. I believe that even the slightest overweight is cancer causing. This is explained as "that which makes things grow (high calorie food turning into body fat), makes things (cancer and heart attack plaque) grow." You will probably think what I write … [Read more...]