Exercise in the Heat- Safe or Not?

It’s not only here in the US that getting people moving is an issue; an article in the Times yesterday addressed the obesity rate in Qatar and their interesting approach to offer a safe-from-the-heat means to exercise for their citizens:  mall walking. While it might not be the most natural venue to engage in physical […]

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Getting Back to Basics…Way Back

This has got to stop.  It’s getting far too convoluted and confusing. “Paleo” is being used far too loosely and as result, too many people who might benefit tremendously from following True Paleo are, in effect, being deprived of the opportunity to try it. For example, if you have an autoimmune condition, the real Paleo […]

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Monstrous

The other day I was doing a track workout at the local high school and preparation had ensued for that evening’s 4th of July festivities. Since it was to be a family affair, everything that was being set up was indicative of the typical barbecue- red checked tablecloths,  cases and cases of hot dog and […]

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When In Doubt, Skip It

I was out to dinner with friends the other day, making my usual picky order with the server (may I please double check that there is not soy, gluten, flour…etc in my entree).   I believe those of us who live in an area like Los Angeles are definitely a bit spoiled in terms of […]

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