The government recently retracted many of its misguided dietary recommendations. It finally admitted that eggs, meat, salt, and saturated fats don’t cause chronic diseases. As I’ve warned for 30 [...]
Month: March 2015
How to improve the doctor-patient relationship
Researchers now understand a patient needs two things for any kind of health treatment to be successful. And these two requirements have very little to do with the treatment itself. First, the [...]
Genetically modified farming takes toll
Today, the monarch butterfly faces a perfect storm of devastation. And while the politicians argue about the health effects of genetically modified foods on humans, this toxic chemical is causing [...]
You may not like what you find behind the curtain in the Land of Oz
Last year, I shared widespread criticism of Dr. Mehmet Oz in my Daily Dispatch because he used his popular TV show–and his medical reputation as a cardiothoracic surgeon–to promote [...]
Trees may hold the secret to a happier life
I’ve written a lot about the benefits of spending time in Nature lately. And a new study out of the U.K. perfectly illustrates my point. For this study, researchers found that people who live [...]
10 signs you may have low vitamin D
I recommend having your vitamin D levels checked every 12 months through a routine blood test. Your doctor will order the test during your annual check-up. But between visits, and especially at [...]
Talk isn’t cheap, but it is effective
You know the old saying that “talk is cheap.” It certainly applies in business. But when it comes to mental health, talk really is worth something after all. Unfortunately, for a long time now, [...]
More bad news about ED drugs
Big pharma relentlessly pushes bad drugs for the quasi-medical condition of erectile dysfunction (ED). But these drugs clearly increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Plus, a new [...]