Dreams of a Tobacco Free World
June 1, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Addiction, Book Reviews, Smoking
There is no ‘them’ and ‘us’ when it comes to smoking. It affects all of us.
As an ex-smoker I truly understand the ease in which smoking can change from a casual fling to a full blown addiction. And I know how very, very difficult it is to give it up.
But as a health professional, I have seen the damage that smoking can do.
Therefore, I’d like to recommend that everyone have a read of this free e-book Toward a Tobacco Free World, written by by Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist and UCLA researcher Dr. Michael Rabinoff. It not only highlights the societal costs worldwide …read more
How to Stop the Weight Gain Over the Holiday Season.
December 9, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Diets and Dieting, Food and Drink, Happy Living Tip, Health, How To, Nutrition, Obesity
When it comes to holidays, many of our usual routines get mislaid as we rush around, shopping, partying, visiting, traveling, and generally try to fit way too much in way too little time.
One of the first things to go, besides the exercise, is healthy eating habits. We overindulge in all our favorite, but not necessarily, healthy foods.
As a result, we have lots of fun and good times. But we can also end up gaining extra weight that tends to stick around, even when the holidays are over.
But not to worry, help is at hand. Kaiser Permanente has put together some …read more
