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Healthy Portion Sizes at Restaurants

Sunday, October 29th, 2006

Restaurant portions are big, really big. I have a very healthy appetite and most times it is a Herculean effort to clean my plate at my favorite restaurant. Many times after eating out for lunch I don’t need to eat again for the rest of the day because the portions are so large. While it [...]

Is Dean Karnazes the Healthiest Man Alive?

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

Healthiest? Impossible to say, but according to Men’s Fitness (March 2006) Dean Karnazes is the “fittest man in the world”. Karnazes is an endurance athlete who competes in ultramarathons and various other endurance events. According to Dean’s website his accomplishments include: Ran 350 continuous miles, foregoing sleep for three nights. Ran across Death Valley in [...]

Maintain Healthy Hearing with Digital Music Players

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

I listen to headphones on average about 6 hours a day. I have done this for the better part of the last 15 years. The nature of my job allows me to have a headset on all day and this is typically the only way I can block out the noise of the office to [...]

10 Healthy Halloween Candy Alternatives

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

Halloween will soon be upon us and that means an endless parade of kids at my doorstep in search of candy. Most of the time I opt for the giant-sized bag of Kit Kats or Snickers bars to keep them happy. However this year I might try something a little healthier – much to the [...]

Bike Tour on the Mickelson Trail

Monday, October 16th, 2006

I recently returned from a bicycle touring trip on the George S. Mickelson Trail in western South Dakota. The Mickelson Trail is a 110 mile converted railroad bed that runs through the heart of the Black Hills. The trail is fairly rugged and passes through the Black Hills National Forest offering up some great views [...]

A Day of Gluttony

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

Ah yes, Gluttony, the over-indulgence of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. Considered a sin by some and a sign of wealth by others, I always thought it would be nice to have one day a year reserved as my “Day of Gluttony”. This day would mark the occasion where I could [...]

Dyson Airblade Cuts through Germs

Monday, October 9th, 2006

Dyson of Dyson vacuum fame has released the Airblade, a faster and more hygienic hand dryer. Dyson claims the Airblade is more sanitary, energy efficient, and dries hands faster than existing hand dryers. I’m a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to hand washing and anything that will make visiting the WC a bit more [...]

NEED vs. WANT

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

Is it a need or a want? This is one of the most basic principles of economics and such a simple question, but a very important one to ask before you make any purchase. A need is something that you can’t live without. Obvious examples of needs include clothing, food, and shelter. Conversely, a want [...]

The Cleansing Power of Psyllium Husk

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

There has been a lot of recent interest in psyllium. This is primarily due to its frequent use in high fiber breakfast cereals and from claims that soluble fiber is effective in reducing cholesterol. Psyllium comes from the plantain, which is a shrub-like herb called that grows worldwide. This is not to be confused with [...]

Is Monomania Necessary for Success?

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

Monomania – mon·o·ma·ni·a (mŏn’ə-mā’nē-ə, -mān’yə) n. 1. Pathological obsession with one idea or subject. 2. Intent concentration on or exaggerated enthusiasm for a single subject or idea. Reading that definition makes me think, do all successful people share this trait? Is monomania a necessary component to becoming a successful person? Monomania doesn’t necessarily mean the [...]