Activate Your Body’s MOST Powerful Cancer Bodyguard
About one in two men and one in three women will develop cancer in their lifetime. Those are NOT good odds. I’m not sharing them to scare you but rather to encourage you to take your risks seriously—and to take active steps to lower your odds. Because you’re either preventing cancerous changes in your body—or […]
Lung Cancer Risk SOARING in Non-Smokers
Think only smokers need to worry about lung cancer? Think again! You can develop this deadly disease even if you’ve never smoked a day in your life. In fact, a stunning recent study found that in specific populations, 50 to 90 percent of the people who have lung cancer have never smoked. Even worse, lung […]
Drug-Free Mental Health Boost [EASY!]
Taking care of your mental health is every bit as vital as taking care of your physical health. There are many ways to improve the symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, most mainstream doctors jump straight to prescription drugs. That’s a shame because there’s good evidence that non-drug interventions—like deep breathing, yoga, stress management, being […]
12 Weeks to Better Brain Function
Big Medicine believes you need a different pill (or PILLS) to treat every disease. But nature is FAR more efficient than that. It works in more overlapping, synergistic ways to keep you in good health. You know… the two-birds-with-one-stone method. For example, a new study reveals that one type of food typically associated with GUT […]
Ancient Art Restores Ideal Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease. Currently, about 67 million Americans have hypertension—while another 119 million are sitting on the brink with prehypertension. That’s half of ALL people in the U.S.! But research has revealed a unique way to reign your blood pressure back in… driving it into the normal […]
Common Habit Spikes Diabetes Risk 41%
There’s no doubt that diet and weight play their part in the development of type 2 diabetes. But there’s more to avoiding—or even reversing—this disease than cutting out sugar or dropping a few pants sizes. In fact, a recent study identified a surprising (non-diet) factor that can send your risk of diabetes soaring by 41 […]
Kick Pain with this DRUG-FREE Ancient Therapy
When I was practicing medicine at Canyon Ranch Medical Center, one treatment stood out from the rest. I’ve seen this ancient practice relieve all kinds of pain… including back, foot, and migraine agony. Although the therapy has been used for thousands of years with remarkable success, modern scientific studies are limited. And no one knows […]
Boost Muscle Recovery for Healthy Aging
Stronger muscles are critical for heathy aging. They increase our balance, reducing falls and fractures. And healthy muscles are vital for maintaining an independent life as you make your way through your senior years. But did you know that in order to build muscle, you have to tear it down first? That’s what strength training […]
DEATH by Ultra-Processed Foods?!
There’s no doubt about it… a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) will kill you, one way or another. Last week, I told you about a common ingredient in these foods that’s been tied to an increased risk of cancer—especially of the breast and prostate. (Catch up here.) Now, there’s ANOTHER alarming study you need […]
The TRUTH About Quitting Smoking at ANY Age
Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. However, if you’ve smoked for most of your life, you might think it would be pointless to quit now. After all, the damage is already done, and the cards have been dealt. But if you believe that, you’ll be blown away by what I tell you […]
How Many Steps to Take for Heart Health
Walking is excellent for your heart. But how much do you need to do to really make a difference? The standard step count for heart health is considered 10,000 steps daily. It’s a daunting number for many folks. If this is you, it could cause you to quit before you’ve even started. Well, I’ve got […]
Food Additive Sends Cancer Risk SOARING 46%
At what point did food stop being… food? Most of the junk from the center aisles of the grocery store is loaded with more chemicals, sugar, and preservatives than ACTUAL nutrients. Try reading the labels on those ultra-processed foods, and you’re in for a surprise. The ingredients list is so long that you’ll need a […]
Weird Fat Linked to Brain SHRINKAGE
You know that excess weight harms your heart. That’s not news. And besides, should you ever forget, your doctor will surely remind you. But did you know being overweight can hurt your brain, too? In fact, a recent study revealed that excess pounds could be especially harmful if you’re already at a high risk for […]
Single Solution CLOBBERS Autoimmune Symptoms
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, or multiple sclerosis often sideline people from their lives. After all, who wants to play tennis when all you can focus on is your joint pain? Or who wants to go for a hike when you feel unstable on your feet? But that’s a classic catch-22. Here’s why… […]
Can Your Computer CAUSE Diabetes?
If you don’t have diabetes, there’s a good chance you don’t worry about your blood sugar. Most folks in your shoes don’t. But that’s a mistake. You see, eating sugar-laden foods can cause blood-sugar spikes that are every bit as damaging as if you have type 2 diabetes. This can include harming your heart, kidneys, […]
Hidden Vitamin Heart Risk You NEED to Know
B vitamins are good. After all, they help our body convert food into energy and form red blood cells. But TOO MUCH of anything is bad. In fact, too much of one specific form of vitamin B could increase your risk of a DEADLY disease… Vitamin B3 (niacin or nicotinic acid) has been hailed for […]
“New” Superfood Creates a BIG BUZZ
Move over chia seeds. There’s a NEW superfood in town. This tiny granule is loaded with amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, fatty acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and more. And folks can’t stop buzzing about it. But honestly, “new” isn’t precisely accurate. Because even though you might not be familiar with this superfood yet, for thousands of years […]
Stop Dreading Your Next Diabetes Appointment
If you’ve got diabetes or you’re prediabetic—and have been told your blood sugar is in the danger zone—I’m sure you already know the drill. Watch your diet, exercise regularly, and get your hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) checked every three months or so to see how you’re doing at keeping your blood sugar in check. The HbA1c […]
The REAL Cause of Osteoarthritis (SHOCKING)
Over most of my medical career, we thought that osteoarthritis was almost entirely caused by wear and tear on your joints. The idea was that you wear out the cartilage if you overwork your joints. But it turns out we were ALL WRONG. Researchers looked at the joints of people who recently died and compared […]
The Exercise Benefit You NEVER Saw Coming
Exercise is good for much more than just shrinking your waistline and building muscles. In fact, just last week, I told you about a study showing that exercise can help cancel out the negative effect of poor sleep on your heart. (Click here to catch up.) Today, I’ll share the details of a study showing […]