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Author: Dr. Micozzi
Legalization of marijuana brings greater problems
A lot of people think you can’t overdose on marijuana. But that statement defies logic. Of course, you can overdose on marijuana, as with any drug or herb. Just ask all the overworked ER nurses [...]
Marijuana-related ER visits and hospitalizations skyrocket
I realize some Daily Dispatch readers don’t like my writing about marijuana. (Hopefully, you’re still reading.) But facts are stubborn things. And as more facts about the dangers of marijuana [...]
Triclosan continues to cause harm
The cold and flu season is in full swing. So you need to make sure you wash your hands and face frequently with soap and water. You can also keep some hand sanitizer with you and in your car for [...]
New research shows blockbuster drugs cause Type II diabetes
Last week, I explained how the typical pattern of heart disease in the U.S. changed dramatically over the past 30 years. You see, during our parents’ and grandparents’ generations, hypertension [...]
Statins raise risk of cataracts
Maybe your doctor told you that your cholesterol is a little high. He or she told you to take a small, daily dose of a cholesterol-lowering statin drug. But now, you feel tired all the time. Your [...]
It’s time to stop the insanity about dementia
A new article in the prestigious journal BMC Neurology suggests that mainstream medicine should stop wasting millions researching a major class of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) drugs. The authors [...]
Your heart’s worst enemy
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 [...]
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 [...]