Daily Archives: February 13, 2012

40 at 41: A Guest Blog About Weight Loss

Notes from Mitra: On December 28th, 2011, The New York Times Magazine ran an article, “The Fat Trap”, which discusses why lost pounds generally get found again. It highlights one couple in particular; a pair who, in their sixties, each lost well-over 100 pounds, and have kept it off through meticulous weighing of food, planning of meals,…

Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttons

These decadent, fudgy, no-bake treats are adapted from a recipe created by Whole Foods market. They add 2 Tablespoons of sugar to theirs, but these are plenty sweet on their own. Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates (about 3 ounces) 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk or almond…

February, 2012

In this issue: 1) 40 at 41: A weight loss blog 2) Q and A: Colon Hydrotherapy and Enemas 3) Recipe: Hot Chocolate Buttons Dear Reader: Now that February is well underway, and the shine is off of the New Year, I’ve spoken with many readers who are frustrated because their resolutions to lose weight and stay healthy…

Colon Hydro-Therapy and Enemas?

Question Dear Mitra: Can you tell me what you recommend in terms of colon-hydrotherapy? I’ve been hearing lots about colonics and enemas, and am not sure which to try, and where to have it done. Thanks! Answer  Dear Reader: Thanks for your question. Under the best of circumstances, the colon is actually designed to keep…