Moderation or Extreme?
This article was originally published as an op-ed in The Jerusalem Post (2 Jan. 2023): https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-726380 In a recent discussion, a friend suggested that the program I run for reversing disease and weight loss may be somewhat extreme. This person told me if I would just moderate the diet part of the program somewhat, it [...]
Chanukah: When Less is More
The following article was originally published in the Opinion section of The Jerusalem Post (9 Dec. 2022): https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-724404 The Hebrew month of Kislev seems to have an inherent contradiction. These are the shortest and darkest days of the year. They often times feature cold and stormy weather. Yet, it is the month where almost 2,200 [...]
It’s a Process!
The following article was published in the Opinion section of The Jerusalem Post (29 Nov. 2022): https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-723586 “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.” A quote from food author Michael Pollan. Processed foods It’s crunchy, it’s tasty, it’s mouthwatering, it smells great and you always want [...]
Something Needs to Change
The following article was originally published in the Opinion section of The Jerusalem Post (31 Oct. 2022): https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-721039 Mr. X A relative of mine, Mr. X, is 90 years old. He started feeling unwell, and while he was feeling a little “off,” he went to get checked. They found a small kidney stone and said [...]
The 23 Day Challenge
We are now focusing on the approaching Rosh HaShanah. As much as this is a time for spiritual preparation, it is also a time when practical preparation can go a long way toward preserving our health. This 23-day holiday time period also includes Yom Kippur, Succot, Chol HaMoed and Simchat Torah. It’s a time of [...]
A Time for Change
The following article was originally published in the Opinion section of The Jerusalem Post (9th Sept. 2022): https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-716706 On the Jewish calendar, we are well into the month of Elul. Our tradition is such that we are in a process of repentance. The slichot prayers take us into the high holy days of Rosh HaShana [...]