Protein is a remarkable, life-sustaining nutrient used by every cell in your body. It’s an essential building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. And your body even uses it to [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Sleep like a baby with this simple, drug-free trick
Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. On the flip side, studies link sleep problems, especially at younger ages, to serious health [...]
Spending time in the sun is crucial during the coronavirus pandemic
Throughout most of human history, we’ve regarded sun exposure as beneficial to our overall health and well-being. Indeed, a natural glow on the skin has always been considered a sign of good [...]
Five simple ways to support a healthy microbiome
Your gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome—the environment in your gut where healthy probiotic bacteria thrive—is really a window into your overall health. For example, a healthy microbiome protects [...]
This natural tree extract eases recovery from hysterectomy
Each year, about 600,000 women in the U.S. undergo a hysterectomy to remove the uterus. And roughly one-third of all women have a hysterectomy by age 60—making it the second-most common procedure [...]
Do we really only use 10 percent of our brains?
Yesterday, I discussed how mainstream doctors rely far too heavily on the results of a single, arbitrary brain scan or test to make a determination about a patient’s cognitive health. But what [...]
Here’s why I never completely trust brain scans…
I recently read a startling account of an active, lively 93-year old man who fell off a roof he had been repairing. When he landed, he hit his head on the ground and needed surgery to stop the [...]
The routine check-up you should never skip
Routine medical care is finally resuming in most parts of the country. But I’m concerned that we may see it all shut back down again in the fall, in some places. Given this uncertainty, I [...]
This early morning routine helps protect your heart
Coffee is a great beverage of choice for active people. It tastes great—and gives you a kickstart in the morning. Plus, research shows there are many short- and long-term health benefits of [...]
Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day?
During the dog days of summer, overheating can quickly lead to dehydration. Especially among older people. But the truth is, dehydration can happen at any time of year. Even during the [...]