Tonight will be my first foray into the consumption of organ meat. My older son Chase’s friend, Tyler, mixes it in with ground beef to make burgers. We will be using the bacon fat from our breakfast this morning to fry the burgers in a pan, and then serve our burgers with fresh onions, tomato and avocado. You may remember I purchased a 1/2 cow recently. Along with the … [Read more…]

I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials for the pills and gels promising to reduce the symptoms of “low T.” “It’s just a number,” they say, then promise increased muscle and bone mass, elevated mood, more energy and a whole host of other benefits. Sounds appealing. Perhaps you can skip the pills. I have an alternate solution. Red cabbage. I’ve got your attention now, … [Read more…]

I’m not big on receiving presents. There is one type that I do like, however. My favorite gift to give and receive is food. Warning: brutal honesty coming. Receiving gifts can sometimes be a struggle. First, I’m not interested in many physical things. Second, I’m quite particular about the physical items I do keep. Frankly, there is little chance that the well-intentioned … [Read more…]

B vitamins are a critical part of maintaining your health. Luckily, you can grab them from a variety of natural sources. Look to dark leafy greens, fish, cantaloupe, poultry, meat, eggs, dairy…getting the picture? Needles do not reside on this list. You needn’t seek out shots for your nutrient…shot. I regularly weight train at a boutique gym in Malibu (the creatively dubbed … [Read more…]

Marketing executives must love their spice. My father doesn’t have much in common with these dudes in the boardrooms, but cayenne pepper may be a universal favorite. I’ve previously mentioned that my dad would give me a spoonful of raw honey with lemon and cayenne pepper for a sore throat. Maybe he should have trademarked the idea. From globalhealingcenter.com: A powerful … [Read more…]