Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a huge problem for men, especially as they get older. It’s caused by a benign swelling of the prostate, which can obstruct urine flow and make a man’s [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
70 percent of the antibiotics given to livestock affect your health, too
The majority of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. are given to animals—not people—in their feed or water. Plus, farmers commonly give their livestock antibiotics when they don’t even have an [...]
Three Civil War-era plant remedies combat deadly antibiotic-resistant infections
Throughout history, doctors often prescribed effective plant remedies for their patients. Civil War doctors were particularly adept at using local plants to heal soldiers. But once big pharma [...]
Is aspirin still right for you?
For years, the crony, corporatist medical industry has been attacking aspirin. Specifically, its daily use to prevent cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. Typically, the rebukes have lacked [...]
Could improving food accessibility improve crime rates?
Recently, a piece exploring the relationship between nutrition and behavior caught my attention. It suggested that a poor diet can lead a person to commit a crime. I was quite intrigued to say [...]
These seven diet myths can lead you to an early grave
I recently came across a headline in the mainstream news that read, “Seven ‘Healthy’ Eating Habits that Really Aren’t Healthy.” And I must say, it made some good points. But it reminded me of an [...]
Who does your doctor really work for?
Once upon a time, back in 1983, 76 percent of doctors in the U.S. were self-employed. Meaning they owned their own medical practices and worked for you, the patient, and only for you. You paid [...]
Prepare NOW for hurricane season
Few things in life can have as strong an impact on your safety, health, and well-being as a hurricane. I know firsthand about the damage a hurricane can cause because we’ve been through quite a [...]
Thank you Deepak Chopra
I recently told you about the many health benefits of working from home. Of course, for most of my early career, I worked up to 60 hours a week in an office. Like almost everybody in the [...]
This trendy diet DOUBLES your risk of anxiety and depression
I’ve written quite a bit over the years about how a vegetarian diet can harm your physical health. It also applies to your mental health. And recently, the topic’s even gotten some attention in [...]
