by Dr. Bartlett | Aug 15, 2018 | Diet & Nutrition
I am endlessly fascinated by documentaries that give insight into how our world has been shaped by various forces. And until I watched these 2 documentaries about humans’ love of alcohol, I truly didn’t understand what an impact this amazing liquid has had...
by Dr. Bartlett | Dec 1, 2017 | Announcements, Diet & Nutrition, Health Tips, Safety Tips
by Dr. Bartlett We’re approaching the winter Solstice (December 21st), so the days are still getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. With holiday expectations, increased travel plans, and a natural desire to “hibernate” by going out less and cozying...
by Dr. Bartlett | Mar 23, 2015 | Diet & Nutrition
The tradition of dyeing bird eggs and hiding them at the beginning of Spring predates the Easter holiday. Since bird’s eggs are a sign of the coming bounty of the Spring, as well as an obvious sign of fertility, people were celebrating with eggs and images of...
by Dr. Bartlett | Dec 4, 2014 | Diet & Nutrition, Health Tips
What Is the Microbiome? The existence of micro-organisms has been known to science for more than 400 years, but it’s only in the last century or so that the complex relationship between humans and bacteria has been closely examined. And it’s only in the...
by Dr. Bartlett | Nov 2, 2014 | Diet & Nutrition, Health Tips
I’m frequently pointing out that we’ve been mislead to believe that cholesterol and saturated fat are bad for us, despite the fact that there is no research proving it is. My article Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat explains that processed food is the culprit we’ve...
by Dr. Bartlett | Feb 2, 2014 | Diet & Nutrition, Health Tips
If you have watched a TV commercial for any food product, or set foot in any grocery store in the last 6 decades, I’m sure you’ve noticed how many products are advertized as being “low fat,” “reduced fat,” or “fat free.” The aim of these claims is to make the product...