I have often warned you about the government’s misguidance when it comes to fats in your diet. In fact, it looks like the main problem with fat is what lies between the ears of all the so-called [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
The drug-fueled disaster of the new psychiatric “bible”
Last month, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) released the fifth edition of its Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Physicians use this reference manual to describe, diagnose, and treat [...]
Mosquito myths
It has been particularly hot, wet, and rainy in many parts of the country so far this summer–perfect mosquito weather. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that, if you’re one of the [...]
Feet don’t fail me now
This time of year, you probably spend some time outside barefoot. This provides healthy exposure to air and sunlight. However, summer is also prime time for flare-ups of plantar fasciitis. This [...]
Toss some diversity into your salads
You probably have a favorite leafy green that you always use in your salad. But, as I said on Tuesday, it’s important to mix a few different greens into your salad (just as it’s important to mix [...]
Going green
Yesterday I told you about how corn has become one of the most unnatural “natural” foods. So if you decide to cut back on the corn-on-the-cob this summer, I thought I’d give you some alternatives [...]
The curious case of corn
Corn was long the No. 1 crop grown in America. And it’s not because we ate so much corn-on-the-cob. Rather, corn goes into many different types of products. Manufacturers use it to make the [...]
What the government doesn’t tell you about oral cancer
Michael Douglas is not a medical expert (though he may have played one once). But his much-publicized comments about oral cancer did open an important dialogue. In fact, had Douglas not spoken [...]
Little-known, safer options for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. And now, things just got even trickier for anyone living with COPD. Stunning new research shows that [...]
Take two Tylenol and find the meaning of life
Last month, the FDA added all acetaminophen-containing products to its “watch list.” Indeed, Medical Examiners like me have known for several decades now that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a leading [...]