And four TRUE heart disease risk factors Let’s talk about cholesterol. The terms “good” and “bad” cholesterol get thrown around like confetti. And you’ve heard over and over and OVER that too [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Seemingly innocuous habit has SERIOUS health consequences?
Beware of this hidden addiction! We often hear about addictions to recreational and pharmaceutical drugs. But there’s another stealthy addiction that’s becoming more and more prevalent. Recent [...]
Should you give in to those powerful food cravings?
Learn what your body is trying to tell you We all know what it’s like to crave a certain food. Often, the cravings are STRONG…and not necessarily for something healthy. (I mean, when is the last [...]
Little green nut prevents “code red“ health alerts
You know I’m “nuts” about the health benefits of, well, nuts. In fact, study after study shows that just a handful a day of tree nuts (like almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, and walnuts) can [...]
Spice of the month: Cinnamon
This time of year we see, smell, and taste cinnamon as a key ingredient in those ubiquitous “pumpkin spice” drinks. But cinnamon has many more benefits than being part of trendy, seasonal [...]
Overlooked health benefits of local, organic farming
Lessons of the fall harvest September is traditionally the month of the major harvest. Of course, there was a time when the harvest involved many people in many communities. Everyone would come [...]
“Harvest” of the month: An apple a day…
I always encourage you to eat apples year-round. They’re one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. In fact, consuming them can keep you in optimal health. And this month, apples are in peak [...]
Friendships IMPROVE emotional, mental, and physical health
How many connections do you really need? For years, studies have shown that loneliness is a risk factor for chronic diseases and reduced lifespan. In fact, research shows that single people don’t [...]
Official dietary recommendations based on LIES?
Back in 1973, my colleague, William Rathje, an archaeologist at the University of Arizona, conducted a famous study known as the Tucson Garbage Project. He and his team of researchers asked [...]
Why you’ll WANT a “beer gut”
Despite what its name implies, Oktoberfest actually begins on September 17th in Munich, Germany and ends on the first Sunday in October. This celebration of beer was cancelled last year, making [...]