If you’re anything like me, the only time you encountered soy growing up in the ‘60s and ‘70s was while consuming Chinese take-out. Even though soy has been integral to Asian cuisine for centuries, it was virtually nonexistent in the typical American diet until about 15 years ago. In fact, for a long time the […]
There are enough health scares in the news today to cause anxiety in just about everyone: Ebola and enterovirus strain D68, to name just a couple. But while Ebola is still (and hopefully will remain) an unlikely epidemic, the potentially virulent D68 has set off alarms among parents and health-care providers. Enteroviruses, which are common […]
There was a time when smoking was touted as a healthy endeavor. The marketing machine behind the tobacco industry took years to topple. Today, drinking soda—especially diet soda—can be viewed as good for you. It’s also a myth. Lots of healthy people drink soda on a daily basis. However, in clinical practice, I’ve seen a […]
After countless days basking in the sunshine, the end of summer is begrudgingly nigh. Kids are back in school, and, as they say, winter is coming. Say sayonara to summer with these Labor Day philanthropic events, and use your extra time off to celebrate and support your peers. 1. Cheer on the Chicago Women’s Half Marathon. […]
In classical yoga practice we use the body’s natural breathing process to support and sustain health and wellness. Traditional yoga instruction includes multiple facets. There are eight “limbs” of a classical approach to yoga: yama (ethical teachings); niyama (self discipline); asana (physical movements); pranayama (vitality development); pratyahara (sensory withdrawal); dharana (concentration); dhyana (meditation); and samadhi […]
Any parent can imagine my horror upon discovering after a visit to my brother-in-law’s, that not only did we provide them with memories of our toddlers’ tantrums, but we also left them with another gift: head lice. Yes, I’m that mother who didn’t regularly check her children’s heads before sleepovers, travel and any of the […]
Whole Foods Market Northbrook is taking on a new cause: clean and healthy eating for all local consumers, regardless of income.
As we all know, aging is inevitable. How you age is not. It’s never too late to start caring for your body and mind. Everything you do in life cumulatively contributes to your aging—for better or worse. Healthy aging consists of two components working collectively: physical and mental well-being. By keeping these optimized you can […]
This past winter was rough in many respects, including on our skin. While chapped lips and cracked hands may be distant memories, the warm weather can bring new skin concerns. “Summer is better for dry skin,” says Dr. Ross Levy, M.D., a dermatologist from NorthShore University HealthSystem. “People with itchy, scratchy skin will see it improve.” In […]
Could your family give up sugar for a year? Eve Schaub and her family did, and she tells the story of their journey in her memoir, “Year of No Sugar.” And the book isn’t just about high-fructose corn syrup. From Dr. Robert Lustig and his YouTube video “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” Schaub learned about the […]
