Nutrition

Wanna feel great? Think like Einstein? It’s not too late! Want to feel young again? Shed the pounds, regain your energy, feel that clarity of thought you once knew? Get rid of endless minor ailments and inconveniences that never troubled you 10- 20 years ago? Sure you do! There are two ways you can do it. Spend $10,000s is psychotherapy, surgery, nutrient supplements, gym equipment and a personal coach. Even then, you might not find the vitality you are looking for. Or you could eat differently.

I did a morning slot for Fox 4 TV in Florida a few days ago. It was aired Thursday Sept 4th I talked about the Doctor’s Chocolate. Tracey was a nice interviewer but she kept repeating the usual caveats "See your doctor" etc etc. Not once but 4- 5 times. She seemed to forget I’m […]

I did a morning slot for Fox 4 TV in Florida a few days ago. It was aired Thursday Sept 4th I talked about the Doctor’s Chocolate. Tracey was a nice interviewer but she kept repeating the usual caveats "See your doctor" etc etc. Not once but 4- 5 times. She seemed to forget I’m […] The post doctor’s chocolate on Fox TV appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

There’s been a lot of talk about so-called “super foods” lately. It’s a buzzword for something that is supposed to be good for you to eat. Even Mark Victor Hansen, the “Chicken Soup” guy sent out an email yesterday, touting supposed super foods. Steven Pratt wrote a best-selling book called “Super Foods” (it became a […]

There’s been a lot of talk about so-called “super foods” lately. It’s a buzzword for something that is supposed to be good for you to eat. Even Mark Victor Hansen, the “Chicken Soup” guy sent out an email yesterday, touting supposed super foods. Steven Pratt wrote a best-selling book called “Super Foods” (it became a […] The post Super foods? There are no super foods… appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

It’s not often you’ll find me recommending a weight loss product. The best way to lose weight is eat differently, as you know! But it can be difficult to eat the way you want. I’m away from home constantly and it isn’t always easy, I understand that. Now science has come to the rescue with […]

It’s not often you’ll find me recommending a weight loss product. The best way to lose weight is eat differently, as you know! But it can be difficult to eat the way you want. I’m away from home constantly and it isn’t always easy, I understand that. Now science has come to the rescue with […] The post 15 minutes could save you 15- 22 lbs and 4 inches off the waist appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

Osteoporosis, the bone thinning disease, affects mainly older women. It’s not a problem to men, right? Wrong. Men do get it and generally it goes undiagnosed. Older women are routinely screened for osteoporosis, a condition in which the bone becomes porous, says Amir Qaseem, a senior medical associate at the American College of Physicians. An […]

Osteoporosis, the bone thinning disease, affects mainly older women. It’s not a problem to men, right? Wrong. Men do get it and generally it goes undiagnosed. Older women are routinely screened for osteoporosis, a condition in which the bone becomes porous, says Amir Qaseem, a senior medical associate at the American College of Physicians. An […] The post Osteoporosis Affects Men Too appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

With diabetes rates soaring (in the US, the incidence increased by 23% in the 10 years leading up to 2005), the prevalence (that is, the number of people living with the disease) went up 62% in the same period. It’s just been announced that diabetes-related medical and economic costs in the United States hit $174 billion in 2007, a 32% increase from 2002. Well, too much refined carbohydrate and sugar is the number one reason, no question. But the huge coffee intake in the US may also be a factor. Some studies have shown that coffee may protect against wild swings in blood sugar, but caffeine is not the reason. Separating caffeine from coffee means it still sends the blood sugar wild. Better to drink decaffed, says a new report: [Lane, J.D. Diabetes Care, February 2008; vol 31, manuscript received ahead of publication.]

With diabetes rates soaring (in the US, the incidence increased by 23% in the 10 years leading up to 2005), the prevalence (that is, the number of people living with the disease) went up 62% in the same period. It’s just been announced that diabetes-related medical and economic costs in the United States hit $174 billion in 2007, a 32% increase from 2002. Well, too much refined carbohydrate and sugar is the number one reason, no question. But the huge coffee intake in the US may also be a factor. Some studies have shown that coffee may protect against wild swings in blood sugar, but caffeine is not the reason. Separating caffeine from coffee means it still sends the blood sugar wild. Better to drink decaffed, says a new report: [Lane, J.D. Diabetes Care, February 2008; vol 31, manuscript received ahead of publication.]

We can never get too much data and assurance about healthy eating. Now a study puts Atkins back in poll position, despite endless attempts to try and dislodge him. As I have said elsewhere, the diet is not “his”; what he advocates has been around since the 19th century and William Banting, later known as the RAF Diet and was also featured in Richard Mackaness’ 1960s book “Eat Fat and Grow Slim”. But it’s good to see that so many studies support a low carb, high fat diet. This is what man traditionally ate and was very healthy. The latest study appeared in January 1, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The Atkins diet raised good HDL cholesterol and lowered “bad” triglycerides more than the other diet.