Heartburn and Dangerous Heart Condition LINKED
Think your heartburn is just an annoyance? Think again. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a startling link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an increased risk of a dangerous (even DEADLY) heart condition. In other words, this isn’t “just heartburn” we’re talking about—it’s a potential ticking time bomb! New research published in the journal Frontiers...
Mailbag: Gaining Weight DESPITE Eating Right? Here’s Why…
“Why am I gaining weight, even though I am watching what I am eating?” Hi Frustrated Friend, I don’t know if it helps to hear it (I suspect it does), but you’re not alone. Many of us fight an uphill battle against the scale as we age, even when we’re doing “everything right.” But what...
Report Warns “Forever Chemicals” Breach Skin
It’s easy to think of our skin as an effective barrier. After all, it holds its ground daily against all kinds of invading forces, protecting our vulnerable organs within. But the truth is our skin isn’t as tough as you might imagine. In fact, the barrier myth is beginning to crumble under the weight of...
“Sit LESS, Move MORE” Hack for Healthy Aging
When it comes to investing in your health (and healthy aging), what if you could get a BIG return on a small investment of time and effort? A groundbreaking study suggests you can do precisely that, and it doesn’t involve fad diets or extreme workout regimens. Recent research published in JAMA Network Open revealed that...
Natural Hack Helps You Keep Calm and Carry On
I’m always on the lookout for research that could improve our wellbeing. Recently, a study caught my eye for its insights about our collective brain health. Published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior, this research suggests that a common dietary supplement could significantly reduce aggressive behaviors. Now, you may not consider yourself an “aggressive”...
Unwrapping the Truth About Chocolate
If you love chocolate, you’ve no doubt spotted the disturbing headlines by now. Whenever I see one, I think of that old commercial from the 80s when the guy exclaims, “Hey, you got peanut butter in my chocolate!” But in this case, he’d yell, “Hey, you’ve got heavy metals in my chocolate!” Maybe you’ve even...
7 Healing Foods to SUPERCHARGE Your Diet
I often offer advice on what you shouldn’t eat. It’s easy to point out what we’re doing wrong with our diet. After all, processed foods are cheap and readily available. And they fit perfectly into our busy lifestyle. So, let’s flip the script, and I’ll share what foods you should munch on MORE. Following are...
Spot Dementia BEFORE it Takes Hold
We’ve all had those memory glitch moments where we walk into a room and forget why we’re there. Or you struggle to remember the actor’s name in a movie you just watched. But when does normal brain aging cross the line into something more serious like cognitive decline? It’s a question that’s kept researchers busy...
Mailbag! How to Find a Natural Medicine Practitioner
“When I go to my doctor, he just talks about prescription drugs and mainstream treatments. How do you find a doctor that’s open-minded and doesn’t just want to subscribe to everything Big Pharma says? What type of doctor do I need to look for and where do I look?” —Jeff Hi Jeff, This is precisely...
Could This Pest Ruin Your BBQ?
We’ve all heard the warnings about ticks and Lyme disease. But now there’s a new tick in town that’s causing quite a stir—and it doesn’t even spread Lyme. Meet the lone star tick. This aggressive little critter is making its way across the U.S., leaving a trail of concerned health experts in its wake. If...