Have a Skinny Friend? Maybe You Should Borrow Some of This

Obesity and weight loss are complicated issues. It’s no longer about calories in versus calories out. In a prior article I wrote about the contributions of environmental chemicals to obesity and diabetes.  And this contribution is not a small one.  You can read more about this relationship by clicking here. Certainly the quality of the […]

Childhood Obesity Statistics: Contributions of a Forgotten Chemical

  Calories in, calories out.  Seems to be a simple enough equation for weight loss or maintenance.  Or, at least it used to be. Make sure your son or daughter stays active.  Throw out any Kellogg’s breakfast cereals and keep them away from fruit juice.  These recommendations are simple enough and makes sense for keeping […]

What Kind of Exercise are YOU Doing to Lose Weight?

You understand that, to lose weight or to maintain an ideal body composition, exercise is a key component. I met an old friend in the store the other day and the short conversation steered towards his blood pressure, which had slowly crept up over the years.  Along with some extra padding around his middle. In […]