A lot has changed with the Zika story since I first reported about it back in March. I’ll share the new developments in a moment. But first, let’s take a quick look at what we already know about [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
The “deadly” habit that could add years to your life
Sunlight is the source of all life on Earth. In fact, a huge, new study shows women who spend the most time in the sun live longer than women who avoid it. In fact, even sun-lovers who partake in [...]
Fun, simple activities slash Alzheimer’s risk by 50 percent
It seems like everyone keeps looking for those magic little pills. But after two failed “Decades of the Brain,” mainstream medicine has yet to come up with one that can protect the brain from [...]
Lifelong brain activity more powerful than genetics when it comes to Alzheimer’s
A new study looked at people who do — or do not — carry a gene called APOE-eta-4 associated with increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study findings illustrate [...]
The little-known danger of this common diabetes medicine — and the simple way to protect yourself
Metformin is the one and only Type II diabetes drug I recommend. Derived from the ancient natural remedy, French lilac, metformin keeps blood sugar under control and helps ward off all the [...]
How you can benefit from Vermont’s new food labeling law — no matter where you live
Vermont became the first state to require food companies label products that contain genetically modified (GM) foods. The requirement goes into effect July 1. But even if you don’t live in the [...]
“Black Dragon” secret for lasting, pill-free pain relief
Back in 1987, when I was working in China with a senior researcher from Heilongjiang (Black Dragon) province, I began researching a little-known technique for relieving — and even reversing [...]
The deadly hazard of Daylight Savings Time
Last month, we “sprung forward” and lost an hour of time when advancing the clocks. Even though this happened a month ago, I still feel compelled to write about it because according to a new [...]
The sobering truth about marijuana’s deadly effects
Motor vehicle fatalities are dramatically increasing in states where they have legalized marijuana, as I predicted they would. Ironically, in these same states, advocates keep pushing for [...]
Why cancer screenings don’t make sense for seniors
Recently, I told you about yet another study that questions the value of routine screenings for breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. Simply put, these screenings don’t save lives. [...]