Topic: FAQ

Earlier today I posted my story about being a lawyer practicing medmal defense (medical malpractice defense). Below is my friend Natala's story, giving the "patients perspective."

I started having health problems around the age of 11 when I gained almost 100 pounds in one year.Every doctor told my parents that I needed to just eat less, move more, the same old story.

Fast forward, at 25 and over 300 pounds, I developed T2 diabetes. I found myself in an …

This is a 2-part post I wrote with my friend Natala about doctors and our health. Below is my view, as a lawyer, and this afternoon you can read Natala's view, as a patient.

When I still practiced as a lawyer, I did medmal defense (medical malpractice defense). The law firm I worked for represented doctors who'd been sued by their patients. Since each case involved millions of dollars and a doctors reputation (and sometimes, his ability to continue practicing) …

While driving in the car the other day my sister and I were talking about seeds and berries, and the topic of chia seeds came up. Which, of course, led us to Chia Pets. We weren't even sure if those 'pets' used the same seeds as what is sold today for eating.

If you're not familiar with Chia Pets, they are a handmade pottery animal or character that you plant soaked chia seeds in and the seeds grow (or …

You've got questions, I've got answers!

1. My husband has been concerned that we're not getting enough calcium since switching to a vegetarian (trying to be vegan) diet.   He's run some numbers to compare what we're eating to see how much we are getting each day, but still feels like we aren't getting enough.  What are your thoughts and suggestions?

Calcium is in most whole plant foods, so as long as you're eating a healthy, varied, plant-based diet you should …

I got this email from Dad last week, he had been looking through some of Mom's old cookbooks and came across a page talking about the different types of pasta.

I tried to find out the name of the cookbook, but he wasn't sure which one it was other than it was a cookbook from the Ragu Pasta Company.

Below is his email and list of pasta types that he sent;

There is probably no other food based item …