An article appeared today in the CNN health section regarding binge eating and Oprah Winfrey. The title of the article was Don't Overeat Like Oprah. The article reports that binge eating is more prevalent then anorexia and bulimia. It's an informative article that addresses … [Read more...]
More Fat in 2010 – Where is God in All This?
"The country’s obesity epidemic continues to worsen, as detailed in F as in Fat 2010: How the Obesity Crisis Threatens America’s Future. Adult obesity rates climbed in 28 states during the past year and now exceed 25 percent in more than two-thirds of the states, with rates … [Read more...]
Obesity and Diabetes Rates by Counties
Yesterday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report that reflects obesity and diabetes rates by counties. The estimates, in this week′s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, are the first to provide county–level snapshots of obesity across the … [Read more...]
Weight Loss: The Spiritual Secrets – A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach
When I learn of information that I think will help others, I'm likely to pass it along more quickly than more slowly. This is one of those times. About 5 years ago I read a book by Dr. Kara Davis, a practicing internal medicine physician, on the secrets to losing weight. It was … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity – Action Steps for Local Governments to Prevent It
The childhood obesity issue is huge! If you are involved, especially at the local government level, the following should be a helpful resource. Recognizing that local government officials are eager to address the childhood obesity epidemic, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) … [Read more...]
Obesity and Diabetes – The Lifestyle Choices We Make
Obesity and diabetes levels are still on the rise. That's according to the State of the States Report released this week. According to this Gallup Poll, my state, North Carolina had a nearly 2% increase since last year. Twenty eight percent of North Carolinian's are now … [Read more...]
