Interview with Dr. Fuhrman

May 31, 2019 in interview

Many people know Joel Fuhrman, M.D. from his PBS programs and best-selling books that have revolutionized the health of tens of thousands of people. Even my late mother’s health improved significantly at age 87. She had suffered a debilitating stroke, and Dr. Fuhrman’s PBS special was on TV the day she was discharged from rehab. She started following his nutritional advice that day, and in less than a year lost 80 pounds, got off insulin, regained some of her mobility and vitality back, and was able to live a few more years and meet her first great grandchild. If I could gather the untold stories from around the world whose lives have been radically changed and lengthened by his nutritional recommendations, it would fill volumes of books! However, most people don’t know the story behind his insatiable quest for nutritional excellence, optimal health and longevity. I’d like to share that story today.

Welcome, Dr. Fuhrman!

It's Not a Have To; It's a Get To!

May 30, 2019 in food addiction recovery

Did you know that kale scores the highest in nutrient density? (collards and watercress do too)

If you want to prevent the buildup of plaque in your arteries, boost your immune system, and continually prevent or kill any cancer cells in your body—eat kale! (Actually, all the cruciferous veggies do that; not to mention green veggies have about twice as much protein as steak!)

The image on the left was taken eleven years ago on the streets of Manhattan. It was very difficult to keep up with my teenage son. Finally, I told him to go ahead and sightsee without me. After he disappeared into the crowd, I found an ice-cream sh… — The image on the left was taken eleven years ago on the streets of Manhattan. It was very difficult to keep up with my teenage son. Finally, I told him to go ahead and sightsee without me. After he disappeared into the crowd, I found an ice-cream shop. . .my drug of choice to help me cope. The image on the right is me today. I’m going back to New York next week to visit a daughter and son-in-law. I can walk for miles now!

Setting Captives Free!

May 29, 2019 in food addiction recovery

This morning during a podcast interview, I realized once again that it’s the hard times we go through that teach us the greatest lessons.

It was the years of ongoing struggle to find a solution to the addiction to high-fat, high-salt, processed food and sweets that has ignited my passion to now help others get free.

Why I Couldn't Hold It Together on Mother's Day

May 13, 2019 in suicide loss

Typically, the focus of my blog is about overcoming food addiction in order to live free of preventable diseases. But today is Mother’s Day, which triggered a tsunami of emotions that I had to uncover in order to live in continual freedom from the addiction. Maybe there is someone reading this who will benefit from it. If you don’t like reading about mental illness or suicide loss, you won’t hurt my feelings if you skip it!