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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY - It's All About Your Heart

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Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!   I wanted to share an interview with Rob Dunn, author of the book  Tales of Broken Hearts. that examines some intriguing medical mysteries and discoveries about the human heart, and stories behind them.  An informative and interesting interview and book for anyone interested in the history of medical findings about the heart .  Podcast interview via Science Fridays: http://sciencefriday.com/segment/02/13/2015/tales-of-broken-hearts.html Book excerpt via Science Fridays:  http://www.sciencefriday.com/blogs/02/12/2015/how-a-bar-fight-paved-the-way-for-heart-surgery.html

Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet: A Mini History

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There are so many ideas on eating a healthy diet that I like to provide a glimpse into all types of concepts and options available.  The Ketogenic Diet is a hot topic with its roots in the treatment of certain types of epilepsy.  On his blog, Robb Wolf, provides a mini history of the use of a Ketogenic Diet on patients suffering with epilepsy.  It is a good read to add to your dietary information arsenal.   Links to Part I & II below: Image via Robb Wolf website http://robbwolf.com/2015/09/24/the-origin-and-future-of-the-ketogenic-diet-part-1/ http://robbwolf.com/2015/09/30/the-origin-and-future-of-the-ketogenic-diet-part-2/
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In case you have been living under a rock, we are officially in a drought in California.  Here is an interesting and short article to help you make vital changes in your eating habits...no matter where you live.  Change your dietary habits, get healthy, and help change our world for the better.  Link to article: http://www.forksoverknives.com/california-water-crisis-drought/ Image via forksoverknives.com