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About J. Morris Hicks

A former strategic management consultant and senior corporate executive with Ralph Lauren in New York, J. Morris Hicks has always focused on the "big picture" when analyzing any issue. In 2002, after becoming curious about our "optimal diet," he began a study of what we eat from a global perspective ---- discovering many startling issues and opportunities along the way. In addition to an MBA and a BS in Industrial Engineering, he holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, where he has also been a member of the board of directors since 2012. Having concluded that our food choices hold the key to the sustainability of our civilization, he has made this his #1 priority---exploring all avenues for influencing humans everywhere to move back to the natural plant-based diet for our species.

What percent of our MDs know how to promote health?

My guess is less than one percent—and that’s why it’s so hard to find one. In recent weeks, I have responded to a number of readers who have asked about finding a medical doctor that understands, appreciates and uses the … Continue reading

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FDA on Bone Drugs – Taking “confusion” to a new level

Turns out these ubiquitous drugs may not be right for you. A new FDA analysis of bone drugs was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine and is making big news—in the New York Times article (see … Continue reading

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HBO Obesity Special: How important is the messenger?

Let’s just say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” HBO’s “The Weight of the Nation,” starts on May 14; the entire documentary will air over a two day period next week: May 14 an 15. Don’t have HBO? You’re … Continue reading

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