Cool new 8 week meditation study came out today. I have mentioned before that I have meditated a fair amount in the past. Nothing like Julia Roberts in Eat Pray Love, but enough to know the affect that it can have. Meditation is great. Anyway one of the big things that meditation does is still the … [Read more...] about Meditation in 8 Weeks Can Create Huge Change
News Stories
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes You Dumb?
I heard this story on the news this morning and it makes a bit of sense to me, even if I am not a rat. High Fructose Corn Syrup is pretty bad for you anyway and this study seems to show that. A new UCLA rat study is the first to show how a diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain, hampering … [Read more...] about High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes You Dumb?
Omega 3 Benefits outweigh Mercury Concerns
Last week one study said that Omega 3 vitamin benefits were overstated. Today another university study says that Omega benefits outweigh mercury concerns. Confusing? I agree. Lets look at studies but always do what long term we know that is right. Eat good healthy food. A team of … [Read more...] about Omega 3 Benefits outweigh Mercury Concerns
Lasik Surgery Fears
For many years now people have had Lasik Surgery Fears. Back early in the industry in the 80s there were problems. You have probably seen the news stories over the last few years about the FDA and Lasik eye surgery. As a lifelong contact lens and glasses wearer I thought that it would be … [Read more...] about Lasik Surgery Fears
Using Arginine for endurance in Older Folks
Arginine is an amino acid that is one of the building blocks of protein. For many years now lifters and young bodybuilders have been supplementing with Arginine as it has a lot going for it and can be harder to get in your diet. A new piece of reserach seems to show that it would also be helpful … [Read more...] about Using Arginine for endurance in Older Folks
