by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Dec 11, 2020 | Nutrition
At one time I followed a vegan diet and ate no animal products at all, primarily based on data that associated eating mammal meat and processed meats with increased risk for diabetes, heart attacks, certain cancers and premature death. However, a couple years ago I...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Dec 7, 2020 | Deaths of Famous People
Rafer Johnson was one of America’s greatest athletes. He was the world record holder and 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, having won silver in the 1956 Olympics and also gold in the 1955 Pan American Games. He was the star of his Kingsburg High...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Dec 1, 2020 | Fitness
Just about everyone with an unobstructed nose will breathe through their nose when at rest or during casual activities, but most people will breathe through their mouth during exercise. The more intensely you exercise, the more likely that you will have to breathe...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Nov 29, 2020 | Deaths of Famous People
Diego Maradona was widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer (called “Football” in most of the world) players of all time. He could dribble the ball through an entire opposing team and could kick the ball where the goalie couldn’t reach it. He won the...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Nov 28, 2020 | Diabetes
Two new studies show that you can help to prevent Type II diabetes by following a regular exercise program and by eating a plant-based diet that avoids foods that cause a high rise in blood sugar. The Exercise Study Researchers followed 3,232 men and women for 12...