Flies were swarming throughout the shop as temperatures raced into the upper nineties. Forty-pound wheels of cheese sat behind the glass and under the counter, extracting whatever cool air they could from the refrigerated enclosure. We ordered a half pound…
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A cancer diagnosis can be emotionally crippling, and the treatment that follows can be even more crippling, both physically and emotionally. Along these lines, cancer patients are often told to hold off on activity during and after treatment so they…
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Growing up in Pittsburgh, I am no stranger to steel. In a city strewn with steel bridges and steel mills, we are no strangers to rust (especially with the Steelers in the past several years). Driving across the Roberto Clemente…
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Thanksgiving is that time of the year where we pause to be thankful – thankful for our friends, thankful for our family and, hopefully, thankful for our health. But it is also the beginning of a time of the year…
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In this episode, I discuss my family’s recipe for making soppressata. Processed meats, including cured meats, have taken a beating as of lately due to some suspect population studies. Are hot dogs and hamburgers on buns the same as cured…
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In the last article, we discussed some of the major ways in which cruciferous vegetables and garlic can work as anticancer vegetables to stress our system to fight cancer. Much like the drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket, chemicals in…
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The movie Full Metal Jacket opens with an infamous barrage of brutal insults and heckling by Senior Drill Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. Comedic at times, difficult to the ears at others, his job is wholly to train the troops, prepare them…
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An easy way to gauge whether something is stressful is to measure cortisone levels. Cortisone, the “stress” hormone, is released during tense and stressful situations. My drive to work is apparently one of the most stressful parts of my day…
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In this episode, I discuss what I look for in a healthy and delicious cheese. I cover everything from pasteurization and aging, to the benefits of cheese from grass-fed cows, and even cows that graze on mountains. Enjoy! Choosing Your…
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With good weather, I find myself walking our dog before and after work on many days. During these walks, I often contemplate how much owning a dog may be improving my health, and how it may affect others’ health. As…
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