Halloween isn’t until the end of the month, but I say go ahead and give into your chocolate craving — any time of year. In fact, research shows that indulging in chocolate several times a week [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
The Paleo Diet wrongfully vilifies this longtime meal staple
At this time of year, as we approach Columbus Day, I like to talk about some very popular foods — like potatoes, squash, and tomatoes — that only entered the “western diet” after the Spanish [...]
The surprising health benefits hiding in your fall “décor”
Last week, September 22nd marked the first day of fall, my favorite season. The time of year is here when pumpkins appear on nearby front porches, stoops, and fence posts. But they weren’t always [...]
How a nearby “oasis” can boost your mood — and your health
Spending more time in Nature is a major key to achieving good health. In fact, I try to encourage my readers to get outside and explore your local surroundings as much as you can. You might just [...]
Breaking news: Research shows a common vitamin may slam the breaks on one of America’s deadliest epidemics
I write about vitamin D more than any other nutrient…and for good reason. In my view, September is a good time of year for a reminder. True, you may have spent time in the sun every day this [...]
The health risk hiding in your old report cards
Now that kids are back in school, I thought I’d share some recent research linking getting good grades in elementary school to significantly lower dementia risk later in life. It’s just more [...]
Are you dangerously deficient in this key nutrient?
Yesterday, I reported on the failing New York Times’ latest hit job on vitamin D. Instead of addressing the actual science on vitamin D, the report personally attacked Michael Holick, M.D., a [...]
New York Times ignores science behind this essential vitamin
On Tuesday, I warned you about a totally biased and ill-informed “hit job” on natural medicine that appeared in The New York Times. As I said before, the Times used to publish some decent medical [...]
New York Times’ hit job on wellness misses the mark
On August 1st, The New York Times ran a pseudo-science piece by OB/GYN Jen Gunter, M.D., called, “Worshiping the false idols of wellness.” In it, Dr. Gunter railed against some of the most [...]
Prohibitionist “zero alcohol” study falls flat
You probably saw the headlines last month claiming: “No amount of alcohol is safe.” This neo-prohibitionist drivel dominated the news for 24 hours. Of course, August is a slow news month, which [...]