Why you should give thanks today…and every day As the Classical Roman statesman Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Being grateful [...]
Category: Insiders’ Cures
The delicious, tiny fruit that packs a triple threat against aging
Could tart cherry juice be a substitute for the mythical elixir that Juan Ponce de Leon spent all those years searching for? As you know, Ponce de Leon was convinced there was a fountain of youth [...]
Spice up your life with this natural memory and mood booster
I’ve written before about the shocking negligence regarding mainstream medical research on older adults for heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. These are the health conditions [...]
The secret to gut health may grow on a tree
Back in the 1860s, the Welsh reportedly coined the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Since then, research has shown that Eve’s forbidden fruit can help prevent dementia, [...]
How to preserve healthy, colorful, nutritious foods year-round
Hopefully you’re still enjoying the abundance of the Fall harvest this month. But when that finally comes to an end, there’s a good way to continue eating healthy, naturally grown foods [...]
The only type of bird you’ll want on your table this Thanksgiving
“Turkey day” is approaching quickly, and you may be debating which version of the bird to serve. Should you get a fresh or frozen turkey? Does it really matter if it’s organic? Are products like [...]
Here’s why I no longer recommend any blood pressure medication
Plus, my 8-step plan to keep your heart healthy without drugs I have a long-standing conviction that cardiology is one of the worst and least scientific medical specialties out there—all while [...]
What’s more effective: Modern medicine’s flu shot, or the concoctions of Shakespeare’s witches?
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s vaccine In October, I often think of Shakespeare’s potions and poisons. These herbal concoctions made for intriguing plot devices in his [...]
Men: Protect your prostate and slash your risk of other chronic diseases with this fall favorite
Linus Van Pelt made his debut in the “Peanuts” comic strip in the fall of 1952—when I did—just in time for the Halloween sighting of the Great Pumpkin. The Great Pumpkin, of course, bestows gifts [...]
The simple treat you can (and should) indulge in daily
Don’t be tricked by the wrong kind of chocolate this Halloween I’m not a fan of candy and other sweets. So you’d think that would create quite a dilemma when trick-or-treaters show up at my [...]
