Sometimes we’re so passionate about our work or getting work done that we become borderline obsessed. I know I do. I can go weeks without taking a break and ultimately neglect healthy hobbies and mind invigorating activities. Here are five tips for the work obsessed to stay in control: 1. Choose very involving hobbies that require […]
The Nitrate and Nitrite Myth
Being a frequent shopper at Trader Joe’s, I happened to run across bacon that was being advertised as “nitrite” and “nitrate” free. Now I love bacon. Bacon is one of the most nutrient dense foods out there. I’m not going to get into the whole “saturated fat is deadly” thing. Here are some resources to look […]
Top 10 Habits to Stop Doing Now
Knowing the bad habits to avoid is often times more important than knowing the good habits to acquire. The reason is pretty simple. Avoiding bad habits allows you to acquire good habits. Here are ten common habits that we should all avoid. Not surprisingly, they are all time wasting habits. Take your time though. Rushing and scrambling is […]
Why you Shouldn’t Have Faith in Your Doctor
Before controversy erupts, I’ve made use of my words about doctors wisely. “Faith” means a belief, often one without any evidence or support. Now, just like everyone else, I would love to go to a doctor’s office and trust his judgement on my medical assessment. Unfortunately, mainstream medical literature and pharmaceutical influence in health make […]
The Truth About Red Meat
For the last twenty years or so, red meat has been demonized for everything from heart disease to obesity to cancer. The media loves red meat. Red meat is usually in headlines on gout, colon cancer or any other detrimental illness. Unfortunately, it’s all just cheap, unscientific muckraking crap. There is really no evidence that red meat […]
What’s Your Life Blueprint?
Why Memorizing is Counterproductive
“Never memorize something you can look up” – Albert Einstein Albert Einstein said it best. First off, our brain isn’t a hard drive for memory storage like a hard drive. It’s not a chest that we can store antiques in to take out in the future. Memory works with reoccurring thoughts and patterns first, useless […]
Two NYPD Cops Shot in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn
Two NYPD cops sitting in their patrol car in Brooklyn were shot at point-blank range and killed on Saturday afternoon by a man who, reports said traveled to the city from Baltimore vowing to kill cops. The suspect then killed himself with the same gun, according to authorities. The NYPD cops, Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, were in the car […]
Death by Industrial Seed Oils
Industrial seed oils have been introduced as a healthy alternative to traditional cooking fats like ghee, lard, tallow, duck fat and coconut oil. Soybean oil, canola oil and corn oil are now dominant cooking fats for consumers and restaurants alike. It’s pretty easy to understand where animal fat and butter comes from, but where do […]
Street Fighter V Capcom Cup Stage Demo
So Street Fighter V has been announced and now it’s time to play. Being part of the fighting game community back in the days, this news is still somewhat relevant to some of my friends. The two players in this video are actually acquaintances of mine. The main point is that the announcement and game […]