Shingles (Herpes zoster virus) has been around for a long time. But in recent years, we seem to hear about it more and more, thanks in part to the shingles vaccine. NFL celebrity Terry Bradshaw — [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
The forgotten mineral more important than calcium for bone health
Doctors and patients alike still cling to the myth that you need to take calcium supplements to build strong bones. Even the government RDA committee guidelines lead many to recommend it. But as [...]
10 tips for a productive doctor visit
When you go to the doctor, do you feel like she or he listens to your heart and lungs (hopefully, with your shirt off) — but doesn’t really listen to you? Most doctor visits last just 13 to 16 [...]
156 standard medical treatments ineffective and/or unsafe
In the era of so-called “evidence-based medicine,” it’s astounding how much evidence goes against so many treatments that doctors continue to blithely prescribe and perform. (Generally paid for [...]
Dermatologists have spotty, “skin deep” understanding of vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency is a full-blown epidemic in the U.S., as I often report. Thankfully, some doctors are finally getting concerned about their patients’ vitamin D status. In some predicable [...]
U.S. Military using ancient technique for pain with great success
I recently came across a couple of headlines regarding acupuncture that struck me. The first was, “Finally…Doctors Find Evidence for Acupuncture.” I had to ask, “Finally”? Really? Where have they [...]
The surprising culprit behind low male libido
I came across a few strange-but-true medical stories in the news recently that I thought I’d share with you. The first had to do with extreme exercise. I periodically point out research showing [...]
Researchers compare cancer screening anxiety to PTSD
Last month, I reported on a new study that women diagnosed with the “fake” breast cancer — called ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS — actually lived longer than women not diagnosed with this [...]
Herbal remedies to boost your mood today date back centuries
When mainstream medicine talks about “heart disease,” they almost exclusively focus on the “mechanical” workings of the heart and coronary arteries. But the heart also functions as your energetic [...]
America’s mental health hits 30-year low
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. That saying is especially true when it comes to mental health treatments. In 2017, most mental health professionals have abandoned simply talking [...]