I marvel at what some of the “natural-know-it-alls” and “johnnie-come-lately” doctors put out on the internet. Some of their nutritional advice is so outdated, it reeks. And the websites don’t [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Zesty herb helps body flush toxins linked to cancer, dementia, and heart disease
One of my favorite things about preparing and eating fresh, homemade salsa is the cilantro. In fact, I enjoy finding fresh, fragrant bunches of it in the produce section at the local grocery [...]
Not all caffeinated drinks created equal
On Tuesday, I reported on the many health benefits of drinking coffee. But don’t be fooled into thinking all caffeinated drinks confer benefits. Far from it. Take so-called “energy drinks,” for [...]
Six great reasons to pour yourself another cup of coffee
Fifty-four percent of Americans drink coffee daily. And no wonder. It tastes great and gives you a kick start in the morning. Of course, coffee has many health benefits as well. Let’s look at [...]
Is there such a thing as “too clean”?
The development of good personal hygiene habits represents a revolution in society from the disease-filled dark ages, when European and early American societies rarely bathed. People wore [...]
The wrong operation for the wrong problem
The meniscus is a sliver of joint cartilage that acts as a cushion in your knee. Older adults who have osteoarthritis of the knee often suffer meniscus tears. Marathon runners and other extreme [...]
Useless medical procedures to avoid at all costs
It’s no secret, the FDA is a dysfunctional cesspool of mediocracy and double standards. And it baffles me how many harmful drugs make it through the agency’s regulatory process. But here’s [...]
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Extreme stress, not red meat (as we discussed yesterday), is the real silent killer in society today. High levels of stress can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, metabolic diseases, and [...]
Case against meat loses more muscle
There is an old saying, “one man’s meat is another man’s poison.” Of course, today, legions of dedicated, politically correct, nanny state public health experts want to convince us (or [...]
Big government science — high costs, small returns
For the last half century, big crony capitalist government, big science, and medical research have made breathtaking promises of curing the world’s most feared diseases. It was a windfall for [...]