Last month, I discussed the benefits of “spring cleaning” for your home and your health. But another place that needs some cleaning is your medicine cabinet. In fact, this spring, I suggest you [...]
Category: General Health
Sensible tips for jumpstarting your healthy routine this spring
For folks like me who live in the Earth’s northern hemisphere, this past Saturday, March 20th marked the spring equinox—which heralds the arrival of warmer temperatures and increased sunshine [...]
Why we should demand transparency about presidential health
On January 20, 2021, the oldest U.S. president in history was sworn into office. That plain fact should be a cause for concern, as American presidents have a long history of [...]
Why I always follow the science—and what that means
Over the last few years, I’ve heard a lot of people repeat the misguided and overly simplistic mantra, “I believe in science.” For one, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) often [...]
Eight deadly warning signs you should never ignore—even during a pandemic!
Last year, I grew gravely concerned about our public health bureaucrats’ hysterical overreaction to the “novel” coronavirus. Very early on, I predicted that the lockdowns and ongoing disruptions [...]
Take some time to celebrate, relax, and reflect this Thanksgiving weekend
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 [...]
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 [...]
