Chromium is a mineral present in our diet and in trace amounts in our body. Diets lacking in adequate fruits and vegetables may result in...
Author: WilmzBrewxs
Can We Be Delivered From ADD?
You would think that I would be sick of the seven habits of highly effective - you can finish the sentence with people, dieters, psychopharmacologists,...
Metabolic Syndrome - Not Just Apples vs Pears
Metabolic Syndrome was the headline issue at last week's annual meeting of psychiatrists (APA). What is it? Do you fit the criteria? What can you...
Violence in Sports and the Nature of Aggression and Lessons Learned from Kenny Rogers and John Wooden
Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers joined a growing list of sports heroes who become infamous after public displays of totally inappropriate aggression. What is...
You Got To Know When To Walk Away….
The other Kenny Rogers (Texas Ranger pitcher) with arguably the best first half of the season in the American league lost his composure if not...
An Open Letter to Matt Lauer
Your interview with Tom Cruise is an evocative tour de force. You were criticized, admonished and belittled. Is it possible for someone to be condescending...
Part Six - Medication and Weight Control
In general, when we are aroused, vigilant, or alert and especially when in a “fight or flight” mode our appetite is suppressed. The brain transmitters...
Part Three - The Importance of Bright Light
Many of the important systems in our body like sleep, body temperature, cortisol (stress hormone) and growth hormone go through a 24 hour cycle or...
Part Four - Genetic Obesity
Wow! That sounds like a copout - “genetic obesity”. But for many people it is reality. I have seen people who have more self-discipline than...
Part Five - Brain Transmitters and Food Craving - The Role of Addiction in Weight Control
“Keep things as simple as possible not simpler” - Albert Einstein This isn't rocket science but it is a little complicated. To really understand craving...