How Dangerous is Recreational Marijuana?

How Dangerous is Recreational Marijuana?

Very. Why? One of the main reasons is the predominant cultural opinion that says its safe.  It is hammered into our heads by the cultural myth makers in the media.   And if you think I am for more restrictions, I am a libertarian that thinks it should be legal!! Lets...
Up and Down

Up and Down

Our world is characterized by cycles.   Everything in it.   In addition to a beginning and end, there are periods of increase and decrease.  Everything in the material universe has these 2 characteristics – 1.  a beginning and an end 2. periods of increase and...
Is Fructose in Fruit Bad for You?

Is Fructose in Fruit Bad for You?

Across the internet, there are lots of posts about how we need to be careful about fruit “because of the fructose.”  I wanted to discuss why fruit is an essential part of your diet and understand the fructose hysteria. We have a capability of tasting sweet from birth,...
Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye

When it comes time to say goodbye to someone, I sometimes reflect on whether this will be the last time I see this person or they see me.   Mind you, not in a morbid way, but when I think about it, it reminds me to wake up and appreciate the moment in a deeper way. ...
Weight Loss and Type 1 Diabetes

Weight Loss and Type 1 Diabetes

I received the following email from a reader.  Sign up to my newsletter above to send me questions as well.  Also stay tuned as this email exchange continues. — Subject: Please Help Dear Dr. Carp, I have tried various diets with no results and can’t help but...
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Plateau’s

Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Plateau’s

I recently received the following question. I had Bariatric surgery 5 weeks ago, was doing real well but when I weighed myself this week to my astonishment put 5kg back on. I Googled it and they call it a plateau or stall, how we can get over these phases? -My answer...
Who Charts Your Course?

Who Charts Your Course?

Shortly after birth, we all make the decision subconsciously to believe that the purpose of living is to escape pain and/ or pursue pleasure.   Untold number of stories throughout every culture and tradition show that using this decision to lead your life leads...