December 22, 2018
Some Wondrous Holiday Tips!
The 10 Worst Health Stories of 2018 - Dr. Ron Hoffman

  1. Low-carb diets increase your chance of dying
  2. Probiotics don't work and can give you brain fog
  3. Fish oil pills are a waste of money
  4. Cancer patients who use alternative medicine die sooner
  5. Keto diets are dangerous and ineffective

  1. Don't believe the hype, eating organic food doesn't prevent cancer
  2. Supplements are worthless and dangerous
  3. Taxing red meat would save many lives, research shows
  4. Saturated animal fat more likely to cause liver damage, heart disease, and diabetes than sugar
  5. Worshipping the false idols of wellness - (a hostile op-ed piece demonstrating gross ignorance)



Dr. Ronald Hoffman  is recognized as one of America’s foremost complementary medicine practitioners. He was founder and Medical Director of the Hoffman Center in New York City, and now maintains a private practice there. He is also author of numerous books and articles for the public and for health professionals, and is host of the popular nationally-syndicated radio program  Intelligent Medicine , and the  Internet podcast  of the same name.


Dr. Hoffman received his Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia College and his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was trained in Internal Medicine at the Manhattan V.A. Hospital. He subsequently attended the Tristate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and obtained New York State certification to perform acupuncture.

He is a Fellow of the American College for Advancement in Medicine and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist of the American College of Nutrition (ACN).


Wondrous Peppermint! - Who knew?
Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile essential oils out there. It can be used aromatically, topically and internally to address a number of health concerns, from muscles aches and  seasonal allergy symptoms , to low energy and digestive complaints. It’s also commonly used to   boost energy levels  and improve both skin and hair health.
15 Uses & Benefits for Peppermint Essential Oil
  1. Relieves muscle and joint pain
  2. Sinus care and other respiratory benefits
  3. Seasonal allergy relief
  4. Increase energy and improve exercise performance
  5. Alleviate headaches
  6. Improve IBS symptoms
  7. Freshen breath and support oral health
  8. Promote hair growth and reduce dandruff
  9. Relieve itchiness
  10. Repel bugs naturally
  11. Reduce nausea
  12. Improve colic symptoms
  13. Boost skin health
  14. Sunburn protection and relief
  15. Potential anticancer agent
Cancer in the News - The Very Good 'n the Criminal Bad!
" According to a review conducted by the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, peppermint has significant antimicrobial and antiviral activities. It also works as a strong antioxidant, displays anti-tumor actions in lab studies, shows anti-allergenic potential and pain-killing effects, helps to relax the gastrointestinal tract and may be chemopreventive.

It’s no wonder why peppermint oil is one of the most popular essential oils in the world and why I recommend that everyone has it in his or her medicine cabinet at home. "
Laughter - the BEST Medicine!

Why are Christmas trees so bad at knitting?
A: They have too many needles 

What do snowmen eat for breakfast? 
A: Ice Crispies

What happens if you eat Christmas decorations?
A: You get tinsel-itis

What do elves learn in school?
A: The elf-abet

What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck?
A: A Christmas quacker

What do grapes sing at Christmas?
A: 'Tis the season to be jelly

What's the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet?
A: The Christmas alphabet has noel

What did the gingerbread man put on his bed?
A: A cookie sheet

What's red and white, red and white, red and white?
A: Santa Claus rolling down the hill 

Why did Santa Claus get a parking ticket on Christmas Eve? 
A: He left his sleigh in a snow parking zone


Finally....


Nothing captures the reason for the season better than

Handel's Messiah

this is an amazing performance

Enjoy!
Wishing you a Wondrous and Festive Week!
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