Use a Gas Stove? Beware of HIDDEN Cancer Risk!
The phrase, now we’re cooking with gas, has always had a positive connotation. But do you know who came up with that slogan? The natural gas industry, of course! They wanted to convince folks that cooking with gas was superior to cooking with electricity. I’d say the marketing campaign was successful. After all, 90 years […]
Produce Aisle Pick Puts the Brakes on Skin Aging
The cosmetics industry has convinced us that the secret to vibrant, youthful skin can only be found at the bottom of their pricey anti-aging creams and lotions. But I’ll tell you the BEST anti-aging secret I know: The better you feel, the better you LOOK. The takeaway of that secret is that feeling better starts […]
Best Time to Exercise for Diabetics
The medical community is FINALLY waking up to the science of TIMING. And all I can say is, well, it’s ABOUT TIME (pun intended). You see, we all have a circadian rhythm that works in synch with the sun. And this “internal clock” affects everything, from hormones and metabolism to sleep and mood. So, to […]
New research BLOWS AWAY Old Cancer Advice?!
Yesterday I told you about an activity that can help prevent mild cognitive impairment AND reduce your risk of dying from cancer. In case you missed it, I’ll give you the short version: It was walking. One of the studies I covered was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. And there […]
Single Trick Cuts Cancer and Alzheimer's Risk
It’s easy to get intimidated by the idea of “exercising.” Maybe you don’t like the thought of joining a gym… you can’t imagine you could keep up with an exercise class… or don’t believe you’re strong enough to lift weights. But that’s the great thing about exercise. You don’t have to do ANY of those […]
Weird "Tennis Elbow" Link to Heart Disease
The older you get, the more pain can just become “part of life.” Maybe throbbing carpel tunnel syndrome has made it difficult to do everyday tasks like writing with a pen or typing on your computer. Or perhaps you’ve played tennis for years and developed “tennis elbow.” You notice how much these things impact your […]
Can't Sleep? Try These Insomnia BUSTING Tips
An old Irish proverb always comes to mind when someone mentions having trouble sleeping… “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cure’s in the doctor’s book.” I have to agree. They’re both powerful medicines. And a poor night’s sleep can sure make those belly laughs hard to come by. But it’s not […]
THIS Causes 70% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases
Some things are out of our control. Take COVID-19, for example. Some people got infected despite social distancing, rigorous hand-washing, or vaccination. But type 2 diabetes doesn’t fall into this category. It isn’t a hereditary condition or a communicable disease that could be caught at the grocery store. It’s an epidemic that’s entirely manmade and […]
"Toothbrush" Trick DODGES Dementia
The number of people already living with Alzheimer’s is staggering. In America ALONE, 6.7 million folks over 65 are battling this devastating disease. And without a cure in sight and no effective treatments on the market, it will only get worse. In fact, experts are already predicting cases will skyrocket in the coming years as […]
The Missing Piece to Gut Health?!
When it comes to gut health, probiotics, and prebiotics are the stars of the show. But every star needs supporting actors. Today, I will tell you about the unsung heroes of your digestive system that you can’t live without. They do everything from aiding digestion to supporting a healthy inflammatory response and boosting heart health. […]
4 Signs Your Body Is Vitamin Deficient
There are plenty of things you can guess about. Like the weather tomorrow, the lottery, or who will win the game tonight. But your health isn’t one of them. That’s why I always recommend that my patients get regular blood tests to know where they stand on critical factors like good HDL, omega-3 levels, hormone […]
Vitamin Power Couple Is Better TOGETHER
Chocolate and peanut butter. Tomato and mozzarella. Tonto and the Lone Ranger. Some things are just better together. The same is true of nutrients in your body. Alone, they’re good, but using them together can transform them into a Power Couple. In fact, there’s one nutrient duo that makes a PERFECT pair. Taking them together […]
"Faucet Hack" Protects from Heart Failure
Drink THIS. Don’t drink THAT. And whatever you do, NEVER let THIS pass your lips. Many healthcare professionals are obsessed with telling folks exactly what they should and shouldn’t drink when watching their heart health. Of course, certain beverages ARE healthier than others. And some do have real issues. But with such a laser focus […]
STOP Wasting Time Working Out
The older you get, the less patience you have for wasteful things. If an appointment is set for 2 PM, you shouldn’t have to LOSE an hour waiting. A broken toaster should be REPAIRED, not tossed in the trash. And life is precious and meant to be LIVED, not wasted away sitting on the couch. […]
Two NEW Benefits of Vitamin D
If I were to have a favorite nutrient, it would be vitamin D. It boosts your health and reduces your risk of every major disease, and you also get it straight from the sun. It doesn’t get easier, cheaper, or more beneficial than that! But as much as we already know about D, new studies […]
Surprising Solution for Severe Depression
Finding effective treatments for depression can be… well… downright depressing. Sometimes drug treatments work, sometimes they don’t. Or they work for a little while and then stop. Often combinations of treatments are necessary to find any significant relief. But sometimes, the solutions that work the BEST are the ones you’d NEVER expect. Anesthetics are used […]
Simple Hacks to Boost an Aging Brain
You don’t have to have a memory-stealing brain disease like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s to experience the effects of an aging brain. The good news is memory slips and attention dips AREN’T inevitable as you age. What you include in your diet can significantly affect how your brain functions. And don’t worry. I’m NOT going to […]
WHO Warns Against Artificial Sweeteners
When word got out that sugar was bad for you, a new market emerged for artificial sweeteners. They were supposed to be a better option—especially for your waistline. Now we know better. In fact, the science is SO definitive that the World Health Organization (WHO) has now issued new guidelines advising people to avoid artificial […]
Swedish Secret to Better Sleep and More Energy
We could learn a lot from cultures around the world—especially ones with the happiest people living the longest lives. One country that ticks both boxes is Sweden. They’re close to the top of the list when it comes to life expectancy, which is about 83.33 years. (This beats the US by about four years.) But […]
WWII Era Drug DESTROYS Deadly Superbugs
Antibiotic resistance has us locked in a battle with rapidly morphing superbugs that are learning to evade our best antibiotics. It’s a race against time. And the superbugs are winning. New drug development takes time that we simply don’t have. That’s why, instead of creating new antibiotics, a better solution is to take another look […]