Dietary Therapy

Would You Choose Cola or Water?

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Water

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
In 35% of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
Even mild dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.
One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters in a University of Washington study.
Lack of water is [...]

MSG Causes Nerve Cell Damange

Monday, October 16th, 2006

Study: Additives Stop Nerve Cell Growth

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found evidence that mixing the common additives aspartame (an artificial sweetener) and monosodium glutamate (MSG) causes nerve cell damage.

The Tao of Healthy Eating - Book Review

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

I recommend this book for all my patients. I keep a copy in my waiting room. Dietary therapy is one of the most important parts of Chinese medicine. Major topics covered include