More and more doctors are finally getting the message that in order to avoid chronic disease, patients must limit their sugar intake. The funny thing is, this simple message dates back several [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
The supposedly “healthy” diet that raises risk of heart disease by 32 percent
A new U.S. study found that following a vegetarian diet doesn’t necessarily improve your heart health. And, if you’re not careful, it can actually increase your risk of heart disease, as I’ll [...]
Ancient golden spice outperforms Type II diabetes drug
A new study found that a potent compound derived from an ancient, golden spice improves the body’s response to sugar even better than metformin, the standard, first line of defense for Type II [...]
Look to this winter fruit for an added health boost
Nature offers an abundance of medicinal plants, botanicals, and herbal remedies. But the pickings can become a little slim during the winter, unless you know where to look. Of course, you can [...]
The biggest medical mistake of the past 100 years
“The Big Vitamin D Mistake.” When I first read that headline in a mainstream medical journal, I thought: Oh dear, here we go again. I wondered if the editorial would be another mainstream [...]
The “doctor recommended” supplement linked to Alzheimer’s
A recent study published in a leading journal called Nature Communications just uncovered a likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. Tragically, mainstream medicine — for decades — [...]
Natural remedies work better than drugs to reverse aging
For a new study published in the journal Aging, researchers sought out herbal remedies that mimic the benefits of two common drugs. And they found several natural remedies that work even better [...]
Life-saving reasons to see your PCP vs. a specialist
I recently read a very insightful column by cardiologist Milton Packer, M.D. who set out to discover how primary care physicians feel about medical specialists. Apparently, according to Dr. [...]
The seemingly healthy habit that can turn deadly
When I lived in the utopian, post-modern “paradise” of LA County between 1966 and 1971, I clearly remember how my lungs burned whenever I attempted even light exercise. At the time, residents [...]
Four simple supplements help combat cancer
It’s now official: Four key nutritional supplements can combat cancer. Let’s look first at a fascinating, new study involving N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a common, over-the-counter cold remedy [...]