Toma

Could the Doctors Be Wrong?

There is growing evidence that the standard advice from doctors concerning treatment for type 2 diabetes is inaccurate. Two common myths are: 1. Once you have type 2 diabetes it will just get worse. 2. You have to have medications to control type 2 diabetes. Myth number 1 is being proven wrong. There are a growing number of type 2 diabetics that are reversing their type 2 diabetes with diet. I am one of them. I see... (posted by Toma 3 years 167 days ago.)

The Media, Celebrities, and Our Weight (Tyra Banks too Fat?)

The media is probably the worst source for health and weight information and advise. Beyond that, the fashion industry and the media are sending very unhealthy messages to young women about what is beautiful and compounding the problem. Tyra Banks is just the most recent, outrageously hyped case of media going way too far. A CW network executive said," she’s put on close to 50 pounds since... (posted by Toma 5 years 113 days ago.)

Decline in Business Ethics linked to Decline in Personal Ethics

As I approach 60 I reflect back over the years and am appalled by the decline in business ethics. Scandals such as Enron, the Exxon Valdese, and others are just high profile examples that link to an insidious decline in personal ethics. This can be seen at every level from the Mc Donald’s clerk up through the ranks to corporate CEO’s.... (posted by Toma 6 years ago.)

Omega 3 and Its Benefits

Before this discussion of omega 3 I believe it is important to clear up some of the confusion about the omega essential fatty acids. Many of the food manufacturers attempting to jump on the omega 3 bandwagon are using misleading information to try to get you to buy their products. Many foods have omega 3 prominently advertised on the labels. While these foods do contain omega 3, it may not be as healthy as they want you to... (posted by Toma 6 years 3 days ago.)