I have read the two books below. Both are excellent. Buying books through this site helps support this blog. Thank you.
Dr. Kenneth Woliner
9325 Glades Road Suite 104
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
561-620-7779 Phone
561-367-9509
If someone were to ask me which doctor has helped me the most in my life, I wouldn't have to think about it. I would automatically respond: Kenneth Woliner.
I suffer from chronic fatigue and made the rounds of doctors for years. They would give me chest x-rays and EKGs-when I was a non-smoking female in my twenties with no history of heart disease--and tell me I was in perfect health or else tell me my fatigue was really depression.
Finally, when I was in my forties, I found Kenneth Woliner who ran a really useful series of tests and diagnosed problems with adrenal function and metabolizing carbohydrates. I actually started to feel better.
Dr. Woliner offers a blend of holistic and traditional medicine. He is a conscientious doctor who stays on top of the developments in his field, and is always respectful of his patients. He is smart as a whip and a very kind man. The only criticism I have is that while his office staff is always pleasant, sometimes there seems to be a lack of communication between the doctor, the staff, and the patients.
The other issue that may concern some patients is that he does not accept insurance. He likes to spend a lot of time with his patients and feels like insurance reimbursement does not provide enough money. (Remember that doctors have hundreds of thousands of dollars in student debts to pay off and insurance reforms have eaten into their profits.) Of course, you can always take the receipts and submit them yourself to your insurance company.
While he is expensive and doesn't take insurance, I have found him to be worth every dime. The quality of my life improved immensely and that is much better than paying low fees to bad doctors--and paying those fees over and over again without feeling better.
He has my highest recommendation.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sublime Restaurant and Bar--Gourmet and Vegan
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Sublime Restaurant and Bar
www.sublimerestaurant.com
1431 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 615-1431
100% of profits donated to animal rights groups
The more I am around animals, the more I realize they have feelings. They love, often deeply. They can be jealous. They have a sense of justice--hard to believe but they do. They also do many things better than we do. Because I have come to have a lot of respect for animals and their abilities, I am heartened by a restaurant that donates its profits to help them.
Sublime Restaurant and Bar is a completely vegan gourmet restaurant. Unlike most vegetarian restaurants that have a distinctly "down-scale" atmosphere, the Sublime is large, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The decor includes an indoor waterfall and beautiful wooden tables. The dining area is spacious, spotlessly clean, and decorated by someone with superb taste. The staff is gracious and warm without being overly friendly.
I ordered the portabello stack, a creation with portabello mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and onion chips. It was cooked to perfection and very tasty. My mother had the same thing. The portabello stack was served with either mashed potatoes or something called cauliflower smash. The cauliflower smash was highly seasoned.
There is an extensive wine list and an array of unusual and appealing appetizers. My mother, who had eaten there before, said their coconut cake was delicious. My nephew, who knows and appreciates good food, liked the restaurant very much.
If you eat at Sublime, you must know going in that this is a gourmet restaurant and the prices reflect that. We did not order drinks, appetizers, or desserts and the tab for two people--before the tip--was forty dollars. I would have been happier if the entrée had come with a salad or if diners were given a basket of bread. It seems a shame to spend forty dollars and leave hungry.
Part of the reason that prices are high compared to the quantity of food served is that food politics in this country has made healthful food far more expensive than junk. Corn is heavily subsidized, making high fructose corn syrup one of the cheapest foods in America while the cost of produce has risen almost thirty percent in the last few decades. Another reason for the relatively high cost is that the restaurant is very large and the rent must be astronomical.
If you go, be prepared for your wallet to take a hit. On the other hand, the food is excellent, the service is first rate, and you will be helping animals.
Sublime Restaurant and Bar
www.sublimerestaurant.com
1431 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 615-1431
100% of profits donated to animal rights groups
The more I am around animals, the more I realize they have feelings. They love, often deeply. They can be jealous. They have a sense of justice--hard to believe but they do. They also do many things better than we do. Because I have come to have a lot of respect for animals and their abilities, I am heartened by a restaurant that donates its profits to help them.
Sublime Restaurant and Bar is a completely vegan gourmet restaurant. Unlike most vegetarian restaurants that have a distinctly "down-scale" atmosphere, the Sublime is large, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The decor includes an indoor waterfall and beautiful wooden tables. The dining area is spacious, spotlessly clean, and decorated by someone with superb taste. The staff is gracious and warm without being overly friendly.
I ordered the portabello stack, a creation with portabello mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and onion chips. It was cooked to perfection and very tasty. My mother had the same thing. The portabello stack was served with either mashed potatoes or something called cauliflower smash. The cauliflower smash was highly seasoned.
There is an extensive wine list and an array of unusual and appealing appetizers. My mother, who had eaten there before, said their coconut cake was delicious. My nephew, who knows and appreciates good food, liked the restaurant very much.
If you eat at Sublime, you must know going in that this is a gourmet restaurant and the prices reflect that. We did not order drinks, appetizers, or desserts and the tab for two people--before the tip--was forty dollars. I would have been happier if the entrée had come with a salad or if diners were given a basket of bread. It seems a shame to spend forty dollars and leave hungry.
Part of the reason that prices are high compared to the quantity of food served is that food politics in this country has made healthful food far more expensive than junk. Corn is heavily subsidized, making high fructose corn syrup one of the cheapest foods in America while the cost of produce has risen almost thirty percent in the last few decades. Another reason for the relatively high cost is that the restaurant is very large and the rent must be astronomical.
If you go, be prepared for your wallet to take a hit. On the other hand, the food is excellent, the service is first rate, and you will be helping animals.
Dr. Thomas Cowell, Chiropractor Highest Recommendation
The Chiropractic Way: How Chiropractic Care Can Stop Your Pain and Help You Regain Your Health Without Drugs or Surgery
Chiropractic Technique: Principles and Procedures
Backache Relief (Signet)
Percogesic Formerly Momentum Backache Relief, Maximum Strength, 580 mg, Coated Caplets, 48 coated caplets (Pack of 3)
Thomas Cowell, D.C.
2940 E Commercial Blvd # B
Fort Lauderdale, FL33308
Phone: (954) 776-6888
I have gone to Dr. Tom for 20 years. In all that time, he has always been able to ease the pain I have that comes from spondylolisthesis and from a compressed nerve in my neck.
An anecdote will illusrate how good Dr. Tom is.
|The first time I went to him after I had gone to a really bad chiropractor. The pain was so bad I would sit in my car and scream when I drove. (The shape of the car seat forced my back into a position that really hurt.) After one visit with Dr. Tom, the hideous pain released its grip on me and I felt good.
Recently, I compressed a nerve in my neck. I went to an MD who gave me prescription strength ibuprofen, a muscle relaxer, and told me to try heat and exercise. I got no better and was exhausted from lack of sleep. At night before going to bed, I would call my mom and practically cry from the pain.
Finally, finally, I went to Dr. Tom. He told me to use rest and ice. He was right. The first night after his adjustments, I felt worse but the next morning, the pain was almost gone.
If it had not been for Dr. Tom, I probably would have ended up on prescription pain killers because no one can bear pain indefinitely and ibuprofen did not work. Now, I am painfree and taking no medication of any kind.
Dr. Tom listens to his patients and works with them. He is careful to minimize the amount of pain experienced in treatment. Mostly, his adjustments are pain-free but occasionally if there is a deep-seated problem, some things are a little painful. This, however, is rare and minor and the improvements make it all worthwhile. He is also a nice guy and a caring doctor.
If you are experiencing back or neck pain and you have tried conventional medical treatment without success, try chiropractic with Dr. Tom.
Chiropractic Technique: Principles and ProceduresBackache Relief (Signet)
Percogesic Formerly Momentum Backache Relief, Maximum Strength, 580 mg, Coated Caplets, 48 coated caplets (Pack of 3)Thomas Cowell, D.C.
2940 E Commercial Blvd # B
Fort Lauderdale, FL33308
Phone: (954) 776-6888
I have gone to Dr. Tom for 20 years. In all that time, he has always been able to ease the pain I have that comes from spondylolisthesis and from a compressed nerve in my neck.
An anecdote will illusrate how good Dr. Tom is.
|The first time I went to him after I had gone to a really bad chiropractor. The pain was so bad I would sit in my car and scream when I drove. (The shape of the car seat forced my back into a position that really hurt.) After one visit with Dr. Tom, the hideous pain released its grip on me and I felt good.
Recently, I compressed a nerve in my neck. I went to an MD who gave me prescription strength ibuprofen, a muscle relaxer, and told me to try heat and exercise. I got no better and was exhausted from lack of sleep. At night before going to bed, I would call my mom and practically cry from the pain.
Finally, finally, I went to Dr. Tom. He told me to use rest and ice. He was right. The first night after his adjustments, I felt worse but the next morning, the pain was almost gone.
If it had not been for Dr. Tom, I probably would have ended up on prescription pain killers because no one can bear pain indefinitely and ibuprofen did not work. Now, I am painfree and taking no medication of any kind.
Dr. Tom listens to his patients and works with them. He is careful to minimize the amount of pain experienced in treatment. Mostly, his adjustments are pain-free but occasionally if there is a deep-seated problem, some things are a little painful. This, however, is rare and minor and the improvements make it all worthwhile. He is also a nice guy and a caring doctor.
If you are experiencing back or neck pain and you have tried conventional medical treatment without success, try chiropractic with Dr. Tom.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Mad Hatter Muffler in Pompano Beach *****
Mad Hatter Muffler
919 South Dixie Highway East
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
954-946-8606
Chuck Walker and his wife, Hattie, own the Mad Hatter Muffler shop at the address noted above. Don't let the name of the business mislead you. Not only does the store sell and install mufflers; it is a full-service repair shop. They do routine transmission service but if a transmission has to be rebuilt, they send it out. They also sell tires. In fact, Chuck got his start in the tire business and knows everything there is to know on this subject. The mechanics have worked there for years and are both competent and honest.
I have done business with Chuck for over twenty years. During that time, he has been unfailingly honest, polite, and helpful. I have never, ever felt cheated and have always felt that the price was reasonable and that the work performed was of the highest quality. I give Mad Hatter Muffler my highest recommendation.
919 South Dixie Highway East
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
954-946-8606
Chuck Walker and his wife, Hattie, own the Mad Hatter Muffler shop at the address noted above. Don't let the name of the business mislead you. Not only does the store sell and install mufflers; it is a full-service repair shop. They do routine transmission service but if a transmission has to be rebuilt, they send it out. They also sell tires. In fact, Chuck got his start in the tire business and knows everything there is to know on this subject. The mechanics have worked there for years and are both competent and honest.
I have done business with Chuck for over twenty years. During that time, he has been unfailingly honest, polite, and helpful. I have never, ever felt cheated and have always felt that the price was reasonable and that the work performed was of the highest quality. I give Mad Hatter Muffler my highest recommendation.
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Mikado Sushi Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Mikado Japanese Restaurant
954-491-0738
977 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
North Ridge Shopping Plaza
My all-time favorite sushi restaurant is the Mikado. I have eaten there for 25 years and always been pleased with the quality of the food and the service. The restauant is owed by a married couple from Japan who have poured their hearts into their business for 30 years. They treat their customers like welcome guests and are always willing to accomodate special requests. For example, I like my sushi made with kitchen rice in order to avoid the sugar used in sushi rice. They are always gracious about this request.
The house salad is served with a house dressing that is the best I have tasted anywhere, even in much pricier establisments. Their miso soup is hot and tasty and always satisfying. I very much like many of their side dishes including hiyayakku--cold tofu with ginger and scallions--and their gyoza dumplings. I also love natto, a fermented soybean product that is the Japanese equivalent of limburger cheese with its distinct smell and sharp taste.
The sushi and sashimi are fresh and attractively presented. People who like their food cooked can choose from wide variety of dishes. My nephew likes a fried rice dish they offer. Cooked beef and poultry dishes are available but I really can't comment on them because I always order sushi.
There are sushi restaurants with better decor and in more upscale locations, but few can compete with the Mikado for the quality of its food and service
954-491-0738
977 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
North Ridge Shopping Plaza
My all-time favorite sushi restaurant is the Mikado. I have eaten there for 25 years and always been pleased with the quality of the food and the service. The restauant is owed by a married couple from Japan who have poured their hearts into their business for 30 years. They treat their customers like welcome guests and are always willing to accomodate special requests. For example, I like my sushi made with kitchen rice in order to avoid the sugar used in sushi rice. They are always gracious about this request.
The house salad is served with a house dressing that is the best I have tasted anywhere, even in much pricier establisments. Their miso soup is hot and tasty and always satisfying. I very much like many of their side dishes including hiyayakku--cold tofu with ginger and scallions--and their gyoza dumplings. I also love natto, a fermented soybean product that is the Japanese equivalent of limburger cheese with its distinct smell and sharp taste.
The sushi and sashimi are fresh and attractively presented. People who like their food cooked can choose from wide variety of dishes. My nephew likes a fried rice dish they offer. Cooked beef and poultry dishes are available but I really can't comment on them because I always order sushi.
There are sushi restaurants with better decor and in more upscale locations, but few can compete with the Mikado for the quality of its food and service
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