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 [...]
Category: General Health
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. [...]
Less exercise dramatically lowers mortality risk
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine showed how one type of light exercise can dramatically lower your all-cause mortality rate. And when I say light exercise, I [...]
How to eat bacon and still lose weight
I say it all the time — you can eat bacon and still lose weight. But preachy dieticians insist you must replace saturated fats (found in bacon, red meat and butter), with unsaturated fats (found [...]
How to choose healthy indoor lighting
Now that we’re into October, it’s staying dark for a bit longer in the mornings and getting dark earlier in the evenings. We’ll make use of more and more indoor lighting as we move ahead into [...]