I recently received a phone call from my local, friendly pharmacist who, of course, has data on my age and medical history. She politely said they were calling all of their customers about a new, [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
A new remedy for knee arthritis — no weight loss required
Osteoarthritis of the knee is becoming more and more common. And most health experts have claimed the rise stems from increasing longevity and body mass index. But no real evidence supports this [...]
This “high cholesterol” food lowers stroke risk
Old medical myths die hard. And they keep coming back from the dead like Dracula rising from his coffin. You’ve probably heard them all: “Salt causes high blood pressure.” “Eating meat is as bad [...]
The science behind The Sixth Sense
Today is Friday the 13th — in October — spooky! While I don’t want to give in completely to triskaidekaphobia — fear of the number 13 — it seems fitting to revisit some old superstitions. [...]
Little scientific evidence marijuana helps with pain or PTSD
There is very little actual scientific evidence to suggest that marijuana helps with pain or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to two new review studies published in the Annals of [...]
Having a drink will help you live longer
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms a strong link between moderate alcohol intake and a reduced risk of death. Why can’t prohibitionist diehards [...]
Why I’ll never give up eating fruit
For years, many nutritionists, health practitioners, and even chemists told us all types of sugar are the same. They said whether you eat an apple or a cookie, you metabolize it the same way. Now [...]
Harness the power of your brain for healing
The mind-body connection garners little respect from mainstream medicine. And for many decades during the 20th century, doctors discounted the influence of “mind over matter,” when it comes to [...]
Why you should stop throwing out your old drugs
How many times have you been hectored and hounded to discard and replace “expired,” expensive prescription drugs? Is it really necessary? Probably not, according to new research published in the [...]
How to choose healthy indoor lighting
Now that we’re into October, it’s staying dark for a bit longer in the mornings and getting dark earlier in the evenings. We’ll make use of more and more indoor lighting as we move ahead into [...]