Crops and Whips and Spurs, Oh My!
Crops, whips, and spurs are just a few of the “artificial aids” a rider uses to help communicate with the horse. Since I’m not a big fan of “manners”, Mom always carries a whip when she leads me. She’ll
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Wild Mushroom Cavatelli
I created this dish to bring to a party last year. It was made especially to honor the request of my friend Ray Eckerle, who left this earth a week ago today, much too soon. I will always remember the
Read MoreDoes Parental Gender Impact Child Development?
“More than two decades of research has failed to reveal important differences in the adjustment or development of children or adolescents reared by same-sex couples compared to those reared by other-sex couples,” according to researcher Charlotte J. Patterson. Yet politicians
Read MoreChef’s Tips
In my culinary career I have had the good fortune to have met and gotten cooking tips from some of the best Chefs in the world. Never fear- I’m more than happy to share! Being a graduate of The French Culinary
Read MoreWhat Makes a Bully a Bully?
There is no genetic trait for bullying – bullying is a learned behavior. Bullies repeatedly and intentionally harm individuals they perceive as weak and helpless. They dominate and blame their actions on others. Bullying is a widespread problem that has
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Q & A: Keeping Kids Healthy
1. True or False: Decreasing the intake of refi ned and processed sugar during childhood decreases the risk of chronic diseases later in life? ANSWER: True. Poor quality nutrition during childhood, particularly during the fi rst ten years, sets the
Read MoreMarathon “Stupid Is As Stupid Does”
Dr. Michael Wald, Director of Nutrition at Integrated Medicine of Mount Kisco, P.C. 914-242-8844, www.intmedny.com Why even try and how to find the motivation and purpose? While some people have told me outright that running a marathon is just plain
Read MoreWhat Your Doctor Does Not Want You to Know
What’s all this controversy about alternative or complimentary health care anyway? It seems that when many allopathic (aka “traditional”) physicians are asked about their thoughts regarding nutrition and natural healthcare, they reply “there’s no evidence for that witchcraft, it’s a
Read MoreProbiotics – Advanced Concepts, Uses and Benefits
A bug by any other name…. Why Use Probiotics? The use of probiotics as bio-therapeutic agents is commonplace in the US and around much of the world. Probiotics are typically delivered in relatively low-dose functional foods (primarily yogurts) providing a
Read MoreQ & A: Losing Weight & Keeping it Off
1. Have you attempted more than two weight loss programs with no significant long-term results? ANSWER: if you answered YES, you may have undiscovered hormonal issues, toxicity problems and/or a sluggish metabolism not revealed by standard blood tests. 2. True
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