There are many theories circulating about how to shorten the duration of a cold or the flu. Some folks swear by the old adage, “feed a cold, starve a fever.” But instead of relying on some old [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
“Disarm” antibiotic-resistant superbugs with this ancient Indian spice
You may have seen more cases of the dangerous and potentially deadly methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus—more commonly known as MRSA—on the news lately. In fact, a healthy, high school [...]
Follow this President’s diet plan and shed unwanted pounds for good
Today, in honor of President’s Day, I thought we’d talk about William Howard Taft. He’s perhaps best known as our heftiest president who famously had a special bathtub installed in the White [...]
Enjoy these two Valentine’s Day “indulgences” all year long!
Today, on Valentine’s Day, you may indulge in some dark chocolate and red wine. But, really, you should enjoy these treats all year long, as they offer some pretty impressive health benefits. [...]
Shrink your waistline in just 12 weeks with this “romantic” flower extract
You may be giving or getting roses tomorrow for Valentine’s Day. But roses also have a long history of use as a medicinal remedy, as I explained earlier this week. And now, according to two new [...]
World’s most romantic flower combats insomnia, pain, and much more!
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day this Friday, let’s talk about the iconic flower commonly sent by the dozen. For millennia, this flower has inspired writers, artists, musicians, and political [...]
Avoid painful kidney stones this winter—and year-round
Kidney stone rates have been skyrocketing in recent years. Especially among women. Many people assume they won’t develop one at this time of year, when the weather’s cooler. But according to some [...]
Statins linked to 40 percent higher risk of potentially deadly infections
Throughout ancient times and the Middle Ages, physicians and apothecaries searched for a “cure all” or “panacea” that could cure all ills. Of course, in the 20th century, big pharma picked up [...]
Bolster your natural defenses against winter’s worst with key minerals and foods
At this point in the season, you’re still probably being harassed to get a flu shot. But it remains important to keep up your natural defenses against the flu and other viruses in circulation. As [...]
The key to ironclad immunity lies with these five basic nutrients
Have you ever noticed that some people tend to get sick all the time? Whereas other folks rarely even get the sniffles. And if they do catch a virus, they get over it quickly. Well, the [...]
