One size fits all seems like a dream come true, but is just that; a dream. I recently read an article wherein a group of women tried on the same articles of clothing all touted as “one size fits most” and took pictures documenting the experience. While their bodies were different but nothing terribly extreme, …

(This is part 4 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question) One specific gluten related symptom piqued my interest: Several non-celiac individuals attempting a gluten-free diet claimed stomach pains after re-introducing foods containing wheat into their diet. I have experienced the …

(This is part 3 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question) We all want to understand why there are conflicting views of gluten and as a result, doctors and scientists have set out to clear the air. In 2011, Peter Gibson, …

(This is part 2 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-Eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question). Jimmy Kimmel, a late night television show host, also noticed the trending gluten-free craze. Curious about people’s understanding, he did a street poll by randomly stopping strangers to ask them …

(This is part 1 of a 4 part series – TO BE a Gluten-Eater OR NOT TO BE a Gluten-Eater – That is the question). As a young boy, I  remember countless dinner conversations where my mother, a registered dietitian, would playfully quiz my siblings and me on the vitamins and nutrients in our meal. …

One of the great elements of being a manager, executive, or administrator in the health care industry, and I mean this to include assisted living, is the opportunity to work with a diverse group of personalities and skill sets.  The range of professional disciplines needed to operate a health care or personal care organization is …