Years ago, most of us with regular jobs went back to work on the day after Thanksgiving. But today, most people take the whole weekend to celebrate and relax. And this longer celebration [...]
Category: General Health
Relax—a bit of overindulgence on Thanksgiving won’t hurt you
Today, at your Thanksgiving table, some persnickety, modern-day Puritans may quibble about and question every item you put on your plate. But don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for enjoying [...]
The scientific reason why some of us see ghosts
It’s that time of year when thoughts naturally turn to stories of boogeymen, lost souls, wandering spirits, haunted houses, and other unexplained phenomena. There’s actually a growing body of [...]
Five sensible steps to combat coronavirus hysteria
In the five months since the coronavirus emerged in the U.S., the response by government experts from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been [...]
The surprising health benefits of edible flowers
At this time of year, I enjoy seeing the resurgence of the many perennial flowers we first planted years ago in our garden. I even enjoy the reappearance of dandelions, deemed “weeds” by many [...]
Five cold-weather tips that may add years to your life
Now that we’ve entered the depths of winter, you’re probably tempted to stay hunkered down inside your toasty home, sitting in your favorite chair by the fire, drinking a hot beverage. But I [...]
Five medical myths standing between you and optimal health
Even in 2020, we are plagued by countless medical myths still in circulation. Some were created by misguided, self-promoting medical specialists, like cardiologists. Others arose from [...]
Exposing the flakes, fakes (phonies), and frauds in natural medicine
I was recently reminded of a danger that I’ve spent my entire career trying to guard against… The flakes, fakes (phonies), and frauds in the field of natural medicine. Make no mistake, these [...]
Four more seemingly “healthy” habits you need to change today
On Tuesday, I told you about four supposedly “healthy” habits that can actually make you sick. There were too many to cover in one day, so allow me to continue today by shedding some light on [...]
Don’t waste money on these popular — but useless — supplements
Last month, the U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a report on the efficacy of popular ingredients found in sports-performance and weight-loss [...]
