I’m grateful my parents had the good sense never to bring margarine into our home when I was growing up. But as a child, I felt deprived. Many of our thoroughly modern neighbors believed the PR [...]
Month: February 2013
Shine some winter light on the MS mystery
There is an old saying in medicine, “when you hear hoof beats, don’t look for unicorns.” It means that doctors should look for horses when they hear hoof beats. They should look for the obvious. [...]
Toxic chemicals–unsafe at any dose
It’s politically correct to say a diet high in fat and calories “should” lead to obesity and diabetes. But is it true? Many scientific studies do not demonstrate this cause-and-effect- [...]
New concerns about baby boomer health
The “baby boomer” generation of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush is not doing well. No, it’s not doing well at all, compared with the previous generation. This isn’t just my opinion. Researchers [...]
Link between diet soda and “diet-betes”
I always advise you to eat real food–meat, cheese, nuts, eggs, and even chocolate— in moderation. In fact, subscribers to my newsletter know what it means to eat like you’re on top of [...]
Men Need More Meat for Muscle Mass
Men need to eat more meat. No matter what the government says. In fact, according to a major new study, if you’re a man and want to maintain your muscle mass as you age, you need to eat more [...]
A Rose is a Rose is a Remedy
This Valentine’s Day, I’m sure you’ll hear about all the benefits of eating chocolate. But I report on chocolate throughout the year, not just on Valentine’s Day. So today, I decided on another [...]
Wealthy, but not healthy nor wise
You may not know it, but in 1990, the U.S. government officially set out to increase our lifespans…no matter the cost or the toll. Of course, unfortunately, they never achieved that goal–at [...]
Prevent cold weather asthma attacks
Last month, extreme cold hit many parts of the United States. And winter is far from over. This is not good news if you suffer from asthma. When temperatures fall to extreme lows, just walking to [...]
The Emancipation from Pharma Proclamation
Bet if you check, the Fortune magazine article had Big Pharma’s fingerprints on it. They will go to any length to protect their big bucks…including carnage! –From Don L in Florida The [...]