Q. I read your book, Fries, Thighs, and Lies: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Getting the Skinny on Fat. I’m still not clear as to why healthy oils and these fat snacks help to burn fat and build muscle. A. Healthy oils never ever convert to...
Q. My dad is on statins and since he started taking them, he seems strangely aggressive, irritable, and depressed. Could the statin be the problem? A. There are a number of studies that show statins may in fact affect behavior, leading to both depression and aggressive...
I was walking down the street recently and an old friend (whom I haven’t seen in sometime) pulls over, rolls down their car window and shouts, “You know you are going to be a beautiful old lady one day.” Now, this is just what every...
Q. I’m so done spending hundreds of dollars monthly on skin products that eventually show up high in carcinogens or metals like aluminum. Also, my skin is somewhat sallow, dry and sensitive. Can you give me simple ideas on how to take great care of...
Q. I’ve heard AND read on the Internet that flax seeds and flax oil can possibly promote prostate cancer growth. A. Flax and its oil have been promoted since the 1950’s as dietary nutrition products containing anti-cancer properties. Most studies relating to these findings show evidence of...
Q. I heard coconut is a REALLY bad fat to consume as it is high in saturated fat. I’d like to get the “skinny” on this conflicted fat that you highly promote in your book! A. Here’s the skinny! Coconut oil has a track record as...
Q. I am confused. I thought healthy Omega 3 fatty acids from flax seed oil was a “good” supplement. I heard flax was not for adults, which is correct? A. Omega 3 fatty acids are derived from two different sources: plant derived (flax seed) and marine-derived...
Q. My mother has been put on chemo drugs for the rest of her life. This concerns me greatly! Will this actually notably extend her life span and will this enhance the quality of the life she has left to live? I’ve now read she...
Clueless as to why you’re depressed, grumpy, or volatile? Do read on………… Research developed and put into practice since the mid 60’s has shown that when a patient’s blood sugar drops below normal a wide range of physical, behavioral, emotional and mental symptoms occur. A...
Q. How can I deal with postpartum depression? When is it normal vs. abnormal and what can I do alternatively if I need to take an anti-depressant while breast feeding? A. Postpartum depression is not “normal” although we tend to be seeing more cases in...