Thirty years ago, government experts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) insisted that fat and salt were the major public health hazards of the 20th [...]
Month: January 2015
Boost your metabolism with this natural extract
New research shows one ancient herb used in Chinese medicine can help you boost your brainpower and your metabolism. How’s that for a fresh start for your mind and body in 2015? I’ll tell you [...]
Three more trendy “superfoods” to avoid
Yesterday, I told you about three decidedly unimpressive “superfoods.” The truth is, Nature doesn’t make any one plant healthier than the next. Each food found in Nature gives you a different [...]
Beware of these gimmicky “health” foods in 2015
Perhaps you resolved to eat right and lose some weight in the New Year. And that’s a great resolution. But it’s a jungle out there. It can be hard to go it alone and make good choices. Plus, it [...]
Six simple steps to avoiding the flu
In yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, I told you about the one and only successful outcome of the government’s annual flu vaccine campaign: Today, more people than ever get the vaccine. Of course, the [...]
Flu vaccine fails again…
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) basically admitted this year’s flu vaccine really won’t work. In fact, the vaccine only covers about half of the flu viruses out [...]
Soda linked to Alzheimer’s dementia and cancer
Yesterday I told you that drinking soda can cause weight gain and contribute to Type II diabetes. But research also shows drinking soda causes many other far-reaching health problems. Including [...]
Give up this dangerous habit in 2015
If you only give up one thing in the New Year, give up soda. And it’s so easy to do. Maybe you grew up calling it pop or even tonic, like me in New England. But thankfully, no matter what you [...]