Hey You, Health Warrior!

Hey You, Health Warrior!

Yes, you.  The one whose diet is so damn clean that your insides probably shine. And yeah, you look forward to working out, running, cycling lifting, yoga asanas, hiking, meditating, etc.  You’ve got killer discipline.  Maybe you’re a young mom or dad.  Maybe you’re a...
Marathon Memories & Lessons

Marathon Memories & Lessons

  15 years ago today I ran all 26.2 miles of the New York City marathon.  Sunday, November 5th 2000.  One year later, the race would be held in the shadow of the 9/11 attacks.  What a different world I ran my marathon in.   I don’t recall how or why I...
Vitamins = Expensive Urine? Let’s Get Real.

Vitamins = Expensive Urine? Let’s Get Real.

Do I need vitamins?  More importantly, do I really want to leave my long-term health to chance?  Since this is my blog, you’re going to get my opinion (based on 20+ years experience, mixed with some facts and research) on this. “I eat a really good diet so I don’t...
Vitamin Comparison: “How-To” Guide

Vitamin Comparison: “How-To” Guide

As a consumer, how do you decide which supplement brand to trust?  Do you buy “whatever” or is there criteria you consider beyond price? Given that supplements are not regulated and terms such as “natural,” “organic” and “clinically tested” have become almost...