There is a change in our metabolism with time. Why does our metabolism slow down with aging? We used to attribute the slowing of our resting metabolic rate with loss of lean body mass, muscle and bone. More recent data tell us that loss of lean body mass only accounts for about 20% of the … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Water
How much water should we consume? A rule of thumb is ½ ounce per pound of lean body weight. This commonly used estimate is how we get to 8 x 8 oz of water a day but is not based on any science. What we know is that some foods are higher in water content than others. Those foods tend to keep us … [Read more...]
Dr. James Dowd Discusses Sleep on the One Life Radio Podcast
Dr. James Dowd is a frequent guest on One Life Radio. You can listen to this episode live at http://oneliferadio.com/monday-oct-26th-2015/. Here are a few of the key points from this interview: How much sleep do we need? Most studies converge on 7 hours as ideal for an adult. Less than that … [Read more...]
Dr. James Dowd Discusses “The New USDA Food Guidelines” on the One Life Radio Podcast
Dr. James Dowd is a frequent guest on One Life Radio. You can listen to this episode live at http://oneliferadio.com/monday-august-31st-2015/. Here are a few of the key points from this interview: What are the changes in the USDA 2015 food guidelines? Cholesterol is no longer a nutrient of … [Read more...]
The Vitamin D Cure Breakfast: The Toughest Meal to Change
Dr. James Dowd is a frequent guest on One Life Radio. You can listen to this episode live at http://oneliferadio.com/monday-sept-28th-2015/. Here are a few of the key points from this interview: Where did breakfast cereal come from? Between the Civil War and the turn of the last century … [Read more...]
Tune into One Life Radio on December 15th at 6:30 – 6:45 am CST
I will be on One Life Radio on December 15th at 6:30 - 6:45 am CST. There will also be a sports nutrition doctor that is on that day and we will be talking about health and fitness together! Listen live @ iHeartRadio One Life Radio - www.oneliferadio.com … [Read more...]
Lyme Disease And What It Means For Your Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vectorborne illness in the U.S. and in 2012 had over 22,00 confirmed cases. Read more about this on the CDC Website here http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/stats/index.html. According to the National … [Read more...]
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
The Health Ministry of St. Patrick's Church presents Senescence: Human Aging How do we bring this life in for a soft landing? What is senescence? What changes are occurring in your body during this period? How does this affect the risk of chronic disease? What can you do about … [Read more...]
The Vitamin D Cure Blog is now the Dr. James Dowd Blog
Recipe of the Month Remember our recipes are courtesy of Chef Kelly (www.tastesmilerepeat.com ). Grilled Halibut & Romaine Salad with Beet-Carrot Slaw Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 lemon, sliced 4 (4-6 oz.) fillets of halibut (or other steak-like fish, swordfish, tuna, etc.) Salt … [Read more...]
Forgiveness Prevents War
Did anybody watch 20/20 on Friday before Memorial Day Weekend? The segment about revenge had one clear message, forgiveness. This is an appropriate message for a Memorial Day weekend. Forgiveness is a challenge in a society that celebrates revenge; good conquering apparent evil in a grand … [Read more...]