I find some people have a hard time taking hypnosis seriously as a therapeutic approach. And it certainly has a somewhat “spooky” reputation, particularly as portrayed in popular culture. But [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
5 life-saving benefits of “deadly” nightshades
Earlier this month, I talked about foods that came from the “New World” in the Americas, including potatoes and peppers. And these plants have another surprising connection—they both belong to [...]
The sweet treat you can indulge in guilt-free
As you get ready for All Hallows Eve, I recommend stocking up on dark chocolate for those little ghosts and goblins ringing your doorbell and knocking on your door. And go ahead and set some [...]
Probiotic supplements don’t boost gut health—do THIS instead
Ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practitioners have always understood that good digestion is a key to good health. And digestion, of course, begins in the microbiome—the environment in your [...]
Risk of “catastrophic cardiac events” skyrocket for men taking this common drug
I’ve been warning you for years that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can lead to deadly consequences. And now—a major, new study has found that a man’s risk of suffering a catastrophic [...]
Natural approaches for mental health slowly gain acceptance
Modern mainstream medicine still relies heavily on drug solutions to mental health problems. But that’s a big mistake. For one, as I reported on Tuesday, just 6 percent of new psychiatric drugs [...]
Almost all new drugs offer NO benefit to patients
Well, what a surprise. A large German study has found that very few new prescription drugs that enter the market actually help the patient. Clearly, as I’ve said all along, the real reason why [...]
This “forbidden” complex starch saved the world from starvation
Last week, in anticipation of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, I explained how the discovery of key foods in the Americas helped transform nutrition, cuisine, and health throughout [...]
The hidden dangers of your green tea addiction
To round out this week of “New World” discoveries, let’s talk about a beverage that’s hit the mainstream in recent years. I’m talking about green tea, of course. In fact, I recently read that [...]
The small food that packs a big nutritional and environmental punch
As we approach Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, I’m continuing my series on foods that came from the “New World.” And today, I’m focusing on yet another plant crop that’s good for you and [...]