As I often say, newer prescription drugs aren’t always better. In fact, they’re rarely better. And that’s certainly the case with a new class of oral Type II diabetes drugs, which were found in [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Lower your blood sugar without drugs or injections
As I expressed last week, I’m not a big fan of grand, sweeping New Year’s resolutions that you can’t keep up past the first week in February. I’d rather see you make small, sensible changes that [...]
How “happy hour” helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Despite spending billions of dollars on two, massive “Decades of the Brain” research projects, mainstream medicine still has no idea what really causes Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia—much [...]
Add these seven heart-healthy foods to your diet in the New Year
It’s a new year, and cardiovascular disease still remains the No. 1 killer of Americans—as it has been for decades. In fact, each year, it causes more deaths than cancer and respiratory diseases [...]
Join me in making (and keeping) this simple, healthy New Year’s resolution
I’m not a huge fan of making grand, sweeping New Year’s resolutions that you give up by the first week in February. I’d rather you adopt one or two simple, healthy habits that you can [...]
Overcome your dairy and gluten sensitivities in the new year
More and more people than ever seem to suffer from food intolerances, which can cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset, headaches, weight loss, skin problems, and mouth sores. Some of [...]
A strong cup of joe may help prevent and even treat devastating disease
As I reported yesterday, a new JAMA study found that three out of four adults suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia are inappropriately prescribed heavy-duty drugs—such [...]
Vast majority of Alzheimer’s patients are drugged inappropriately
Despite the catchy name, the two, massive research projects known as the “Decades of the Brain” were an absolute bust. They failed to produce a single, viable treatment—much less a cure—for [...]
Add these nutritional powerhouses to your holiday feasts
At Christmastime, I always enjoy listening to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. It’s a beautiful piece of music that’s easy to keep in the background during the busy holidays. We also have a [...]
This Christmas Eve, enjoy the “Feast of the Seven Fishes”
Today, on Christmas Eve, I imagine you’re busy preparing a special holiday meal—perhaps using some time-tested family recipes. In our family, we like to enjoy some fresh, local seafood on [...]