Hard to believe the year is half over, but here we are in July already.  

For this month's newsletter, I've selected a few articles dealing with various healthcare issues since healthcare reform is on the front burner these days in Washington, finally! The first article is a rebuttal by Deepak Chopra to a very biased article in Newsweek magazine about Oprah Winfrey and the various guests that she has on her show to discuss health issues and treatments that you may not find on the evening news. I think he does a very nice job of explaining why there is such a big pushback from mainstream medicine regarding alternative methods and practices.

The next article is an interview with Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, about a new movie that just came out called Food, Inc. It's a documentary about our industrialized food industry and it helps to pull the curtain back to expose what's really going on with our food supply.

The third article is about a very controversial subject, vaccinations. Given how fast the government and pharmaceutical companies are rushing this swine flu vaccine into production  and distribution, and the talk of making it mandatory for every American and possibly for every person on this planet, I thought it might be pertinent to present another side of the story; again, one you won't hear about in mainstream media. For a flu that they've determined to be relatively mild, it just gives me pause when I see how fast and furious their moving. My aim is not to persuade you one way or the other regarding vaccines, but rather to give you as much information as possible so that you can make an informed decision regarding your health and the health of your families.

Finally, the last article is a nice Op-ed piece from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa about shifting America to a wellness model of healthcare from the current sickness model we are in.

Also, to the left I put a link to another CSA that my wife and I found called Abundant Harvest Organics. They have a pick up site at Topanga and Dumetz on Saturday mornings. So take a look and see what you think. We ordered a box last week and were very impressed with everything in it.

As always, I hope you enjoy the articles and I encourage your feedback regarding the topics discussed in the newsletters.

In Good Health,

Dr. Grosman

By Deepak Chopra

A recent cover story in a struggling news magazine, under the title "Crazy Talk:" accuses Oprah Winfrey of spreading "dubious advice" in a wide range of health issues from menopause and hormone replacement therapy to autism, cancer, aging, and weight loss. The tone of the article was the same tiresome blend of gotcha journalism and selective fact-reporting that fills tabloid coffers.

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Author Michael Pollan on "Food Inc." and How to Eat Well 

 The last few years have been interesting times for food and eating habits, as "slow food," locavores and farmer's markets have entered mainstream conversations about how we eat. This spring saw Michelle Obama planting the first garden on White House grounds since the era of President Roosevelt. One of the Pied Pipers leading the movement to eat more fresh, local fruits, vegetables and meats has been author Michael Pollan.

The Infant Vaccination Controversy 

Most parents dutifully take their infants to the doctor or clinic at the prescribed times to be vaccinated. Generally, it doesn't occur to them to question this public health institution. However, growing numbers of doctors, scientists and parents have become suspicious about the long-term implications of what some consider a national experiment posturing as solid science. It could be said that the development of immunization theory has been compromised by the theory's very successes.
 

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Shifting America from sick care to genuine wellness

With the Senate health committee convening daily to craft a comprehensive health reform bill, the basic outline of this landmark legislation is now clear.  Yes, it will ensure access to affordable, quality care for every American.  But, just as important, it will hold down health care costs by creating a sharp new emphasis on disease prevention and public health.
 

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