The Link Between Obesity and Cancer

The Link Between Obesity and Cancer

Cancer has become arguably the most dreaded word in ANY language. In this article Candice discusses the link between the epidemic of cancer and another epidemic: Obesity. Read the full article here: https://essentialnaples.com/the-link-between-obesity-and-cancer/

Reduce Your Stress, Reduce Your Weight

Reduce Your Stress, Reduce Your Weight

Most of the time, we love our busy, connected lives filled with multitasking and instant gratification. The downside, though, is that an unfortunately high number of Americans suffer from stress. Stress increases not only your heart rate and blood pressure, but also your blood glucose. In this article, Candice discusses the links between stress and…

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Diet Science

There is no magic pill but Candice Rosen believes we all have the personal ability to cure much of what ails us. By Cuyler Gibbons Images Courtesy of Candice Rosen To call Candice Rosen self-assured would be to understate the obvious. She certainly is, but what she mostly is, is fully present. Focused intently on…

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Why do Some fall off the Healthy Wagon?

Why do Some fall off the Healthy Wagon?

Several of my clients have reverted to their old habits of slow death by eating. It is hard to imagine when someone is off medication, sleeping better, moving without shortness of breath, 40 pounds lighter, sitting more comfortably in an airplane seat, purchasing clothing 2 sizes smaller and generally feeling great – why in the…

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How a Health Counselor in Los Angeles Can Change Your Life

Are you tired of not feeling your best each day?  Have you made efforts in the past to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle, but somehow none of your efforts have ever taken hold? Perhaps, like the former me, you lost weight then regained it plus 5 pounds.  Yo-yo dieting and struggling with weight,…

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RECENT SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND ARTICLE: THE BEST DIET FOR YOUR BRAIN BY BRET STEKA

Finally the medical establishment (in particular, the sub specialty of psychiatry/neuroscience) feels there might be a link between what you eat and the way you think. It’s called Nutritional Psychiatry. Go figure! It appears their research is now targeted on what food/ingredients will ensure good mental health and cognitive staying power. Mr. Stetka states that…

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AVOCADO TOAD-IN-A-HOLE

Adapted from Nom Nom Paleo 1 large Avocado 1 Tablespoon of Ghee (clarified butter) 1 large free range egg “Dalmatia My `Mom’s Red Pepper Spread or Ajvar (found in Eastern European stores) One avocado will serve 2 or just you (you can use the other half for your snack with sliced almonds or as an…

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SIMPLE KALE RECIPE

Large bunch of kale torn into pieces (exclude stems, freeze them for later use when making vegetable soup), rinse & drain 3-4 cloves of garlic (not 3-4 heads of garlic!) sliced 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 lemon Pinch of sea salt Heat (med) oil in large pan, add sliced garlic. When garlic looks like…

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CAULIFLOWER PIZZA (ADAPTED FROM THE WILLIAMS SONOMA PIZZA COOKBOOK)

One head of cauliflower, thick stems removed OR 2 bags of riced cauliflower found in the produce section at Trader Joe’s 3 tablespoons of almond flour or brown rice flour 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese (or Vegan Parmesan cheese) 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese (or Daiya/non dairy mozzarella cheese) 1 tablespoon of olive oil,…

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FDA ADVISORY PANEL BACKS APPROVAL OF NEW DRUG TO FIGHT HEART ATTACKS

Nothing sadder than the promotion of yet another drug to decrease cholesterol. This new “statin” drug is an injectable one. How many lives will it save compared to the amount of money it will generate for the manufacturer? The job of a physician is to prevent, reverse, and heal the patient of disease; not mask…

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SHAME ON TOM FRIEDEN!!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching its 2015 “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign with a series of powerful new ads featuring former smokers who suffer from smoking-related illnesses, including vision loss and colorectal cancer. Beginning March 30, these ads will run for 20 weeks on television, radio, billboards, online, and in theaters,…

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Last week my husband and I attended a very intimate party with a performance by Michael Feinstein. The talented singer, song writer and pianist is also the founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation located in Carmel, Indiana. The foundation celebrates American composers and the fabulous music they created. At the event, Michael introduced two…

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