I always advise against buying supplements from retail chain stores like Walmart or GNC. They rarely contain quality ingredients in the right doses and forms—meaning they can’t deliver the [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Food labels galore…learn the truth behind each certification
I get many of our food staples from our own backyard or local farmer’s market, especially during this time of year. But every so often, we make a run to a big box grocery store—and I’m always [...]
Six tasty foods to keep out of the fridge
We need to store fresh foods in the refrigerator during warmer months to keep them from spoiling. But as fall approaches and the temperatures cool, I enjoy keeping many fresh foods out on the [...]
Research links oral contraceptives to breast cancer in women
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has been manipulating data and diminishing the connection between oral contraceptives (OC) and breast cancer for decades. Meaning women have been falsely [...]
This common habit will kill you
Sugar is one of the most dangerous substances on the planet. Period. So I was interested to see a new report pointing out the many serious risks of sugar-sweetened beverages—including cancer, [...]
Exposing the flakes, fakes (phonies), and frauds in natural medicine
I was recently reminded of a danger that I’ve spent my entire career trying to guard against… The flakes, fakes (phonies), and frauds in the field of natural medicine. Make no mistake, these [...]
Buyer beware of these trendy, overhyped supplements
The natural supplement industry invests a great deal of time, effort, and money into self-regulation. In fact, at last April’s International Conference on the Science of Botanicals, industry [...]
Is fungus to blame for your GI problems?
I recently came across a very interesting article in The New York Times about the possible role fungi may play in the development of everything from asthma to dandruff to prostate cancer. And [...]
Older adults with Type II diabetes…read this now!
There was a rather startling admission about the treatment of older people with Type II diabetes at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society. Committee chair Derek LeRoith, M.D., Ph.D., with [...]
Four ways to protect yourself from food poisoning
It’s prime time for barbeques, picnics, and family reunions. Which means it’s also high time to be diligent about your food prep and consumption. Because microbes that cause food poisoning [...]