Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life. ~ Albert Schweitzer
From a doctor who inspires...
At last February's McDougall Study Weekend, John McDougall MD, a doctor who inspires me and has been a 'voice in the wilderness,' introduced his longtime friend and closing weekend speaker, Michael Klaper, MD.
...a doctor with heart and integrity
Dr. Klaper reminds us of what it truly means to be a physician. Five minutes into the talk, you'll be captivated. At the conclusion, doctors and nurses - everyone in the audience - gave this humble man a standing ovation. You'll be thinking about his presentation for a long time.
Observing their patients, both doctors switched to plant-based eating
Healthy eating was not part of medical school curriculum - wait a minute, it still isn't!
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This 80 minute video takes us through 40 years of one remarkable physician's experience in medical practice.
His experience is our shared journey through American healthcare, and the many improvements in medicine,
in the last half of the 20th century. Watch it this weekend!
Michael Klaper MD - From Operating Table to Dining Room Table
Click this link to watch: Dr. Michael Klaper at a McDougall Study Weekend
Recipe du Jour
Pictured in the previous post, for fun, serve with a straw in a Mason jar.
Savor this delicious beverage while you enjoy Dr. Klaper's talk
Lemon Blueberry Spritzer
6 cups (1 1/2 quarts)
SIMPLE SYRUP
Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved, then cool
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
While the simple syrup is cooling, prepare and add to a 1+ quart pitcher
1 cup fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 sprig fresh mint and/or basil, optional
When cool, add the Simple Syrup. At this point, you can cover and cool this mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To serve, add
1 cup ice cubes
1 liter Club Soda
Variations
Get creative!
Instead of lemons, use lime juice, freshly squeezed
Replace blueberries with raspberries, sliced strawberries or sliced peaches
Enjoy!
*Since 2006, I've been making a documentary pick of the year (then it becomes a gift to family and friends). Dr. Klaper's talk, though technically not a documentary, provides inspiration, perspective and soul. Here's my list...
2006: A Man Called Pearl
2009: Winged Migration (released in 2003, I didn't see it until 2009)
2010: Queen of the Sun
2011: Buck
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