When I was young, we would buy our pumpkins the day before Halloween. We carved one and kept the others fresh to enjoy around Thanksgiving. But nowadays, it can be slim pickings if you wait that [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
5 tips to enjoy a happy and healthy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Most of us learned that the first Thanksgiving celebration occurred in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (My daughter got married right down the road from Plymouth last [...]
The tart Thanksgiving dish that can slash your diabetes risk
I talk a lot about the health benefits of blueberries. In fact, as I’ve mentioned before, they grow in the wild near our summer house in New England. Of course, at this time of year, it’s hard to [...]
Stop and embrace your family’s culinary traditions this Thanksgiving
All year long, I look forward to enjoying our traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. But this time of year can be especially difficult if you follow a restricted diet that [...]
Sweet potatoes could lower risk of this common cancer
Dermatologists seem to think the only way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to hide from the sun. That’s just unhealthy. And—as I often report—there’s much more to the story. In fact, a [...]
Antibiotics linked to this deadly cancer
There are countless reasons why you should avoid taking antibiotics whenever possible. And now, you’ve got another, huge reason to skip them altogether… New research reveals that antibiotics [...]
Are CBD products really safe or effective?
Medical marijuana use has skyrocketed in recent years, including among older Americans. Some assisted living facilities even bus residents to dispensaries for field trips. Of course, this rise in [...]
Men: Consider a “manogram” for prostate cancer screening
Men’s health issues are underfunded and overlooked by mainstream medicine—especially prostate cancer. In fact, as I’ve written here before, the mainstream still relies on the flawed and outdated [...]
Optimal levels of THIS vitamin can protect you against dementia and Type II diabetes
Yesterday, I wrote about the ability of vitamin D—at the right doses—to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia, and Type II diabetes. And now, two [...]
Common vitamin slashes your risk of dying from cancer
Supplementing daily with vitamin D is important year-round. But it’s especially important now as we head into winter, and the sun’s rays in most parts of the country aren’t strong enough to [...]