When it comes to personal hygiene, there are a lot of misconceptions out there. So, today and tomorrow, I’ll reveal eight common “healthy” habits that may actually be making you sick. [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
The secret to healthier teeth and gums — from the last source you might expect
I hope you’re able to cherish time with friends and family this Memorial Day, as we give pause in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country. Of course, this [...]
The dangers of off-the-cuff “medical marijuana” practices
I recently came across an article on so-called “medical marijuana” in one of my go-to physician’s journals. This misleading, politically correct term gets thrown around to create a cloak of [...]
Why you shouldn’t stop taking vitamin D — even in the summertime
Now that we’re entering the time of year when time spent in the sun increases significantly, you might consider taking a “summer vacation” from supplementing with vitamin D. But I’m here to tell [...]
The common cancer screening that’s wrong 75 percent of the time
The prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening test for prostate cancer has an astounding 75 percent false-positive rate. Just flipping a coin would get you a more accurate result! But, according [...]
Colorectal cancer patients boost survival rates with this simple nutrient
I’ve been writing a good bit recently about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish like salmon. Most people know they dramatically reduce the risk of cardiovascular [...]
Does your multivitamin contain this hidden carcinogen?
Two iron compounds, commonly found in supplements and various foods, have been found to increase the formation of a known biomarker for cancer, according to a new study. We’ve actually known [...]
Blockbuster drugs and vaccines linked to Alzheimer’s disease
On Tuesday, I reported on a groundbreaking, new study conducted by U.S. researchers that nails down five real risk factors for developing cognitive decline. But in my view, the researchers missed [...]
Three major risk factors for cognitive decline you can control — starting today
Older adults fear Alzheimer’s disease (AD) more than almost any other condition (outranked only by cancer). And a lot of that fear stems from the great unknown. Mainstream medicine simply hasn’t [...]
Government food guidelines continue to fail us
Americans are eating more nuts and less sugar today than they did in 1970. But that’s about the only portion of good news in a new government report from the United States Department of [...]