Every few years, the CDC trots out cancer rates by state. And where you live DOES make a difference when it comes to cancer, but not for the reasons you might think. These state-by-state [...]
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What do you fear most?
Cancer. It’s what people fear most in life, according to a British survey. They fear it more than drowning. More than losing a job. And even more than Alzheimer’s disease–which, unlike many [...]
Good reasons to keep the mammogram debate going
Last month’s reports on the Canadian mammogram study set off a heated debate. And not just among my Daily Dispatch readers. The debate continues to rage throughout the mainstream press. Some [...]
Should you be worried about vitamin D deficiency?
I recently came across an article called “The Top Six Vitamins You Should Not Take.” Vitamin D was No. 6. Of course, I found it in Forbes magazine, of all places. So I’m not surprised the author [...]
Avoid the artificial-sweetener mind games
When you eat or drink something sweet, your body and your brain immediately want more. It’s like a drug, really. And in my book, artificial sweeteners are worse than plain table sugar. Far worse. [...]
Beware of the blood-type diet
Almost 20 years ago, a naturopath made a big name for himself with his now-famous “blood-type” diet. He claims your blood type should determine how much meat, vegetables, and dairy you eat. And [...]
Bigger doses aren’t always better
I received a great question from a Daily Dispatch reader who lives in Walla Walla, Washington. The question came in response to my report on a study examining vitamin E and Alzheimer’s disease [...]
10 problems that can slow down your digestion
A good diet supports good digestion. And good digestion nourishes the body. However, sometimes this cycle gets off track and you become constipated. It can happen when you travel. Or spend time [...]
Embrace and balance your yin and yang moods
As I’ve explained in past dispatches, antidepressants don’t work for mild-to-moderate depression. But that leaves us with a big problem: These drugs are the ONLY treatment offered by most [...]
Is marijuana as safe as they claim?
It’s trendy nowadays to say that smoking marijuana isn’t any worse than drinking alcohol or smoking tobacco. Or even much better. That’s exactly how politically correct lobbyists got the drug [...]