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 [...]
Category: General Health
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 [...]
Lower your Type II diabetes risk with this “forbidden food”
More and more doctors are finally getting the message that in order to avoid chronic disease, patients must limit their sugar intake. The funny thing is, this simple message dates back several [...]
Life-saving reasons to see your PCP vs. a specialist
I recently read a very insightful column by cardiologist Milton Packer, M.D. who set out to discover how primary care physicians feel about medical specialists. Apparently, according to Dr. [...]
The single vitamin secret to cutting your risk of colds, flu, and pneumonia in HALF
Plus, my simple, inexpensive two-step plan for staying healthy all winter long Just in time for cold and flu season, a major new global study found that a single, simple vitamin may be the key to [...]
