In most slap-dash, haphazard medical offices, doctors can diagnose high blood pressure (BP)—and saddle you with a lifetime prescription for a potentially dangerous drug—within a matter of [...]
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Six simple “steps” you can take to prevent debilitating falls
Millions of people ages 65 years and older trip and fall each year. But did you know that once you suffer a fall, it DOUBLES your chance of falling again!? Worse yet, one in five falls [...]
Are nightshade vegetables REALLY dangerous to your health?
Many “natural-know-it-alls” and wellness gurus blame nightshade vegetables for just about every health problem you can imagine. Especially arthritis and joint problems. But those breathless [...]
Enjoying this fall “comfort food” may significantly reduce blood pressure
In my view, potatoes are among the very best of all “comfort foods” we enjoy adding to the menu every fall. We toss them into soups. We bake them with cheeses, cream, and garlic to [...]
This Halloween treat may help SLOW aging and BOOST your health
This week, don’t worry about staying completely out of the trick-or-treat goodie bowl. Especially if it contains dark chocolate. In fact, I encourage you to indulge in this sweet treat [...]
Make your own pumpkin treats this fall (tasty AND nutritious!)
This week, I enjoy seeing all the jack-o-lanterns glowing to light the way for the young trick-or-treaters around the neighborhood. But pumpkins weren’t always relegated to front porches [...]
Enjoy all the flavors of fall…without the added sugar! (Family recipe)
October is a perfect time of year for picking (and enjoying) fresh, whole apples. It’s also a great time of year to add them to special, seasonal treats—as many folks in New England do. In [...]
CANCER COVER-UP?! This common health problem is linked to 12 types of cancer!
We know a lot more about what causes cancer than people think. In fact, a brand-new study just uncovered a MASSIVE link between 12 types of cancer and one common health problem. But as far as [...]
Trendy weight-loss supplements just don’t work—try THIS instead
Have you ever turned to an over-hyped weight loss supplement to aid in your efforts to shed a few unwanted pounds? If so, you’re not alone: An astounding one-third of people in the [...]
The five supplements you should always AVOID
Last year, around 75 percent of Americans took dietary supplements. That’s great news—especially considering the backslide in wellness care that occurred in 2020. But even though smart [...]