Gadgets, Distraction and Mindful Eating Recently, when I entered a shopping mall, out of the first ten people I saw six were talking with, looking at or reading a handheld electronic device. Out of a group of young people sitting around a table inside, most were repeatedly looking at an electronic device while eating. More…
Challenging Your Assumptions on Type 2 Diabetes There are many assumptions and myths about Type 2 Diabetes, even in the medical community. The one most people do not question is the cause. Why do they get diabetes? Can it be prevented or reversed? It is time that we understand the cause — as this condition affects millions of people and…
Psychology Today Talks to Me, Dr. John Poothullil Psychology Today hosts “The Author Speaks”, a section on their site which highlights conversations with writers you should know about. I am now one of them! The following is an excerpt from my interview. This may have information you have heard before from me but I hope you…
Is Natural Sugar Good Or Bad For Children? From 1980 to 2013 the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children has increased by nearly 50%. Many blame the consumption of sugar for this, but there is a lot of confusion as to what type of sugar we are talking about and whether natural sugar is bad or…
