Q: I live in the Netherlands and was recently diagnosed with polyneuropathy in my legs and arm. Is there anything I can do to keep my body in shape and my muscles from getting weaker? Dr. [...]
Category: Natural Remedies
Triclosan continues to cause harm
The cold and flu season is in full swing. So you need to make sure you wash your hands and face frequently with soap and water. You can also keep some hand sanitizer with you and in your car for [...]
It’s time to stop the insanity about dementia
A new article in the prestigious journal BMC Neurology suggests that mainstream medicine should stop wasting millions researching a major class of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) drugs. The authors [...]
Boost your metabolism with this natural extract
New research shows one ancient herb used in Chinese medicine can help you boost your brainpower and your metabolism. How’s that for a fresh start for your mind and body in 2015? I’ll tell you [...]
Beware of these gimmicky “health” foods in 2015
Perhaps you resolved to eat right and lose some weight in the New Year. And that’s a great resolution. But it’s a jungle out there. It can be hard to go it alone and make good choices. Plus, it [...]
Six simple steps to avoiding the flu
In yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, I told you about the one and only successful outcome of the government’s annual flu vaccine campaign: Today, more people than ever get the vaccine. Of course, the [...]
Giving the gift of the Magi from head to toe
Today, the Christian world celebrates the birth of Christ. And surely, you know the story of the Three Wise Men who arrived in Bethlehem from the East bearing three gifts: gold, frankincense and [...]
Nutmeg for your own “Christmas in Connecticut”
At this time of year, I write a good bit about the health benefits of many spices and foods associated with the holidays, such as cinnamon, ginger, cocoa, and nuts. It can help get us in the [...]
Oxford scientists’ shameful study repeats fundamental flaws
In yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, I told you about a faulty study by Oxford researchers who claimed B vitamins have no benefit when it comes to brain health. Of course, the study made headlines. But [...]
‘Tis the season to be merry
‘Tis the season for the “raising of spirits.” Of course, in the Christian world, it’s a time of spiritual renewal and cheer. But we can also take this phrase more literally, as in hoisting a [...]