Tag: plant based doctor

  • Podcast: Miracle Cures

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Pills, potions and procedures aimed at curing ailments. The web is full of devices and programs that promise pain relief, younger bodies, and happier lives.  Miracles by definition are not a common occurrences, yet they are promised daily.  It is hard not to give them a try.  Nothing to…

  • Podcast: What is the Perfect Diet for You

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   The new word is extreme with regard to diet choice.  Moderation is out! The reality is, it was never in.  The abundance of food choices has grown making moderation only an imaginable concept.  I think it is good to always be open to change that supports your goals.  Perhaps …

  • Blogpost: How Hard is it Being Plant Based?

    The consensus from most dietary organizations is that a vegan diet is sustainable, BUT you must pay attention to get enough nutrients. This hinders people from changing their diets because of FEAR that they will do harm. The ironic thing is that the Standard American Diet is lacking in a variety of micronutrients and fiber…

  • Podcast: Cruel Jewel 50 Mile Ultra Run Was Cruel to Me

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   I was fortunate to go to Blue Ridge and Blairsville Georgia this past weekend to toe the line at the Cruel Jewel 50 mile ultra race.  The ultra running community are my people.  Tenacious, positive, and tremendous athletes all humble at the same time.  It did not goes as…

  • Podcast: Changing Perspectives with Aging

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Have you ever heard someone say, what would you tell your thirty year old self? It is something like hind sight is 20:20.  My perspective on the practice of cardiology and medicine has changed over the past 30 years because of experience but more so being able to relate…

  • Blogpost: Membership Group Walk-What a Beautiful Morning in Florida

    Today concludes the April walk challenge. We celebrated with a group walk along the Charlotte Harbor. We walked our 5k as the sun came up. There is no better community that a walking or running community in my book. No expectations or judgements. No person left behind. Just a group sharing a positive experience in…

  • Blogpost: Circadian Rhythm Restoration Begins with a Walk

    There are two or three outside cats at the end of my street.  A large yellow tabby, a large grey cat and a large black cat.  They are out hunting most mornings.  They own the street corner.  As I walk by with the dogs, they give them the evil eye and the dogs move along. …

  • Podcast: Risk Factors are Risk Factors

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Risk factors for Lifestyle diseases are increased BMI, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and metabolic dysfunction ranging from glucose intolerance to diabetes.  Traditionally, younger people do not get lifestyle diseases because they may either have no risk factors or only have one.  More and more younger people now have…

  • Blogpost: Functional Assessment

    I took a walk day after my long run weekend. It is hard not to continually push the pace and distance. But sometimes you need an easy day. In fact, every other day can be an easy effort and is great active recovery. So today, Three-o and I took off on our easy walk hoping…

  • Podcast: Why Gary Player is an Outlier

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   This is the weekend of the Masters Golf Tournament.  To begin there was an honorary start with Tee shots by Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson.  Gary is the oldest at 88.  He was the most spry and energetic.  As a student of the game of golf, I…