Tame the Fire!
Aug 12, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
I like using a forest fire analogy to explain what the Vital Plan is all about. Treating symptoms of disease only is like spraying water on a forest fire and then waiting until it catches flames again. While it is sometimes necessary to “put out fires” to control a situation, it is also important to analyze the factors that caused the fire in the first place and take measures to prevent future fires from occurring.
Travel Smorgasbord
Jun 29, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
Food can be an exciting part of travel and most of the time finding healthy food is not very difficult. A personal rule of avoiding all chain-restaurants and typical fast-food adds a little adventure to travel.
Flexible Footwear
Jun 18, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
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I couldn’t believe it. All the way to Utah to hike the national parks and I forgot to pack my hiking boots. A pair of moccasin-style Sperry “comfort shoes” on my feet and a pair of Chaco sandals in my bag were the only foot coverings I brought. I was about to drop a significant amount of change for a new pair of hiking boots, when I reconsidered.
Pear & Avocado Salad
Jun 17, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
An exotic and delicious light meal or side dish that is perfectly fitting for summer!
Can You Guess the Two Most Potent Toxins?
May 28, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
Recently I was asked to do a talk on the topic of body purification and detoxification. At the beginning of the lecture I asked for anyone to name the two most potent toxins that threaten our health. Answers, of course, ranged from pesticides to mercury, air pollution to water pollution; but it was, admittedly, a trick question.
What Constitutes "Good" Water?
May 04, 2010 by Bill Rawls, M.D.
The question of what constitutes healthy water is a matter of opinion. All water from ground sources, be it well or natural spring, contains dissolved minerals and is considered mineral water.
