Skin cancer strikes 2.2 million people each year in the U.S. And if you want to avoid getting it, I actually recommend spending a little time in the sun. Yes, you read that right. Spend more time [...]
Month: March 2014
Where you live makes a difference when it comes to cancer
Every few years, the CDC trots out cancer rates by state. And where you live DOES make a difference when it comes to cancer, but not for the reasons you might think. These state-by-state [...]
What do you fear most?
Cancer. It’s what people fear most in life, according to a British survey. They fear it more than drowning. More than losing a job. And even more than Alzheimer’s disease–which, unlike many [...]
Good reasons to keep the mammogram debate going
Last month’s reports on the Canadian mammogram study set off a heated debate. And not just among my Daily Dispatch readers. The debate continues to rage throughout the mainstream press. Some [...]
Should you be worried about vitamin D deficiency?
I recently came across an article called “The Top Six Vitamins You Should Not Take.” Vitamin D was No. 6. Of course, I found it in Forbes magazine, of all places. So I’m not surprised the author [...]
Avoid the artificial-sweetener mind games
When you eat or drink something sweet, your body and your brain immediately want more. It’s like a drug, really. And in my book, artificial sweeteners are worse than plain table sugar. Far worse. [...]
Beware of the blood-type diet
Almost 20 years ago, a naturopath made a big name for himself with his now-famous “blood-type” diet. He claims your blood type should determine how much meat, vegetables, and dairy you eat. And [...]