Tag: heart health
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Podcast: When did you first notice your health, or the lack of it?
Welcome!, and Thank you for listening! If you injured your knees playing football, then why did they not hurt until you were 40? At what age did you become sedentary? When could you no longer touch your toes? Is that even important? I am going to discuss those topics and more in today’s podcast.…
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Podcast: Why we look like our dogs, but should eat like herbivores.
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Who domesticated who? Our canine friends are most likely descendants from wolves over 14,000 years ago. In fact, when people say you look like your dog, they are not that far off genetically when you look at our shared microbial DNA. Some of my veterinarian collogues are realizing the…
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Blogpost: How much weight can you exercise off?
Most people blame the lack of exercise for weight gain. If only they had more time or discipline to exercise their weight would be better. Gym memberships are as common as Netflix accounts, but we still have an obesity problem in this country. I see the same 3 people walking on my morning runs. No…
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Blogpost: That One Second Decision
Everything was going great. You had your morning oatmeal with flaxseed and blueberries and did your morning walk. You pull into Starbucks to order a tall black coffee and in a split second before the barrister takes your order you change to a venti Christmas Ginger Latte with whipped cream. You drink it and in…
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Blogpost: How Does Your Nutrition Plan Hold Up on Thanksgiving?
By this time most people have their Thanksgiving dining plans finalized. We all grew up with our own traditions and memories. I hope you are surrounded by friends and family and are enjoying happiness and good health. Interestingly, most people in our practice said they would be dining out or going to another…
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Blogpost: American Heart Association Says Just Move!
New physical activity guidelines were released by the American Heart Association (AHA) at the annual meeting. They added to the current guidelines. However, approximately 80% of Americans are currently not meeting the previous guidelines. What! Of course physicians are quick to point the finger and pull out presciption pads to write for BP and cholesterol…
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Podcast 187 with Addie Dulaney Majnaric-Navigating Eating Season. We Can Help
Welcome and Thank you for listening. Addie Dulaney Majnaric RDN joins me today as we discuss navigating your nutrition through the holiday season. Yes, the eating season is upon us. Halloween kicked things off with sugary temptations. Thanksgiving brings advertisements for high calorie, fat laden foods along with more deserts. Holiday parties are beginning. We…
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Blogpost: What is Your Purpose for Eating Out?
When I was growing up, my family would go out to dinner occasionally on Saturday night. I can recall about three or four restaurant choices. We got dressed up and were joined by my parents friends. It was a time that I learned to sit in a chair and learn appropriate behaviors. There were few…
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Podcast Episode 186-If you believe in what you are doing, there is not a wall that is too hard to climb
Welcome and thank you for listening. This episode is about obstacles to eating plant based and how you might deal with them. When people are just learning what a whole foods plant based diet is, they are often tripped up by hidden ingredients. We have been so removed from our food sources that some people…