Common Vitamin Deficiency INCREASES Arthritis Pain (Scary!)
If you have osteoarthritis, you’re no stranger to pain. You want the pain to go away, but most days you’ll settle for managing it. But did you know that the intensity of your pain can be impacted by more than the severity of your disease? In fact, if you have this ONE deficiency, you could […]
The Vitamin Your Aging Brain Needs NOW
Aging and cognitive decline often go hand-in-hand. But they don’t have to. The difference between staying sharp—and a slow and steady decline—can be as simple as what’s on your dinner plate. If you think of food as your medicine cabinet, you’ll be able to intentionally fill your plate with foods that can improve your cognition… […]
5 WARNING Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
No one wants to face an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. But with Alzheimer’s cases projected to triple in the next 40 years, your risk of developing the condition increases drastically every year. Prevention is best. But if you do develop Alzheimer’s, the earlier you get diagnosed, the better your chances of slowing the progression of the disease. […]
“Drink Up” for Your Heart?!
Many doctors and dietitians focus what you should and shouldn’t be drinking for better heart health. Of course, opinions on what constitutes good vs. bad is a different matter. But today I want to take a step back from exactly WHAT you should be drinking, and focus on a bigger issue: Hydration. Because according to […]
Top 7 Foods for Preventing Hair Loss
Hair loss isn’t just a cosmetic issue. Sudden hair loss, in particular, can be a symptom of stress, poor diet, thyroid issues, or a side effect of certain medications. That’s why it’s always a good idea to see your doctor to rule out something more serious. Hair loss can also be a sign of nutritional […]
“Millennial Food” Slashes Heart Disease Risk
I’m not into trends. In fact, the health advice I give typically goes against trends (especially those in mainstream medicine). But there is a popular health food trend I can get behind. It didn’t start with doctors or the medical community… but with millennials. And now, mainstream medicine is starting to support it as well. […]
Popular Drink SKYROCKETS Bowel Cancer Risk
Overall, rates of bowel cancer have been dropping in recent years—and that’s great news. But in people under 65 years old, rates have been steadily increasing for the past decade. In people aged 50-65, it’s been increasing by one percent every year. But in people under 50, it’s DOUBLE THAT RATE. What’s causing this alarming […]
3 Ways to Fight Infections (Naturally!)
Thank goodness for antibiotics. They’ve saved countless lives over the years. But while antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, they can’t do anything for viral infections (like the cold and flu). Not to mention, antibiotic resistance is on the rise. That’s why it’s more important than ever to boost your body’s own antibiotics so that […]
Vitamin “M” Improves Insomnia Symptoms in 8 Weeks
Some things are overrated… good sleep is NOT one of them. Good sleep is necessary for everything from brain function to immunity and even mood. And NOT getting adequate rest boosts your risk of mental health disorders, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Whenever one of my patients is struggling with sleep problems, my number one […]
“Aging” Spice Lowers Blood Pressure in 6 weeks
There are some markers of heart health that you can ignore (like your cholesterol levels). Others you need to pay close attention to… like your blood pressure. Having hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for heart attacks and strokes. It’s also one of the easiest to get under control—without taking a single pharmaceutical. […]
“Healthy” Sweetener SKYROCKETS Cancer Risk
How skipping sugar can increase cancer Eating too much sugar—in the form of pizza, pastries, sweets, breads, pasta, you-name-it—can contribute to obesity. And obesity has been linked to more than 13 different types of cancer. I don’t blame you for wanting to lower your weight OR your cancer risk. But switching to “zero-calorie” or “sugar-free” […]
Successfully Treat Arthritis… Through Your Gut?!
Scientists Predict Success with 90 Percent Accuracy Rheumatoid arthritis is tricky. Unlike osteoarthritis—which is caused by wear and tear on the joints—the rheumatoid variety is actually an autoimmune disease. It occurs when your immune system goes haywire and sends a flood of inflammation to your joints, which causes bone erosion and joint deformity. Certain medications […]
“Red Berry” IMPROVES Heart Health (In 2 Hours?!)
(It’s not just good for your urinary tract!) You don’t always have to overhaul your diet to make a big difference in your health. Small changes made over time can add up to big benefits for your health — especially your heart. Today, I want to share with you a food you can start adding […]
Cancer Survivors: 65% Lower Risk of Dying (Here’s How!)
How Cancer Survivors Can Live Longer Thanks to many advances in modern medicine, cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence. There are nearly 16 million cancer survivors living in the US today. But believe it or not, there’s something that has a dramatic impact on cancer survival that has nothing to do with modern […]
Popeye’s Secret to Stronger Muscles
How Seniors Can Boost Muscle Mass Did you know that the older you get, the harder it is to maintain muscle mass? You lose one percent of your muscle every year after age 60… unless you take action to stop it. This means not only actively using your muscles, but also feeding them what they […]
Is Coffee Good for Your Heart?
Surprising study results from the American College of Cardiology Reading about the mainstream’s position on the benefits of coffee is like watching a game of ping-pong. Coffee is bad for you… it’s good for you. It will cause heart problems… it will prevent heart problems. It will shorten your life… it will help you live […]
Bad Habit RAISES Dementia Risk 50%
And it affects more than 40 percent of seniors When we think of certain habits that can increase the risk of dementia, things like smoking, a poor diet, or alcohol might come to mind. These are the obvious risks. But there are other less obvious ones that could be as dangerous—or worse. One in particular […]
Surprising Depression Risk Factor EXPOSED!
The connection no one saw coming Depression is a major problem that doesn’t discriminate by gender — or even by age. You’d be shocked by how many people deal with this mental health problem (1 in 6 adults). You’d be equally shocked by how ineffective antidepressant drugs can be. The solution here isn’t to develop […]
Superstar Vitamin LOWERS blood sugar (WOW!)
Why it could be the key to healthy blood sugar levels The hemoglobin A1C test is the gold standard of diabetes diagnoses. It’s a test that measures your average blood glucose levels over the previous three months. Your results tell you if you’re normal, prediabetic, or diabetic. For many people, this test serves as an […]
BOOST Your Immune System (5 Tricks!)
Make sure you’re protected While some may be ready to remove their collective masks and breathe a sigh of relief… Others are still scared and uncertain. If that’s you, I don’t blame you. There’s a lot we still don’t know about COVID-19. But here’s what I do know: A strong immune system is your best […]