Unexpected Danger LURKS in Your Drinking Glass
I’ve said it so often I’m in danger of sounding like a broken record. (For those folks old enough to remember them.) But this habit is such a threat to your health it’s STILL worth the risk. One of the WORST things you can swallow is sweetened beverages—made with natural and fake sugars. They’ve already...
Outsmart Damaging “Zombie Cells” (4-Step Protocol)
Everyone gets a bit grouchy at times. I know I sure as heck do. But even on your worst curmudgeon days, your grumpiness pales in comparison to the bad attitude of a certain aging cell hiding out in your body right now. They’re often referred to as “zombies.” But their technical name is senescent cells....
Ancient Practice TAMES Blood Pressure
Like an invisible thief in the night, high blood pressure sneaks up on you, stealing your health one day at a time. Left unchecked, this “silent killer” sets the stage for a catastrophe—sending your risk for heart attack, stroke, dementia, kidney failure, and blindness soaring. This preventable condition claims over half a million lives every...
Troubling Tea ALERT (Read BEFORE Your Next Sip)
If taking care of your health seems complicated you should know that’s a feeling we ALL experience occasionally. At times it feels like nothing can just be… well… SIMPLE. Take tea for example… For years I’ve been extolling the virtues of this healing beverage. I’ve explained that tea drinking is an affordable and delicious ticket...
7 Ways to SLASH Your Bladder Infection Risk
Yesterday, I revealed how to spot a bladder infection. As I explained, these uncomfortable (and occasionally dangerous) infections are typically caused by E. coli bacteria sneaking up the urethra and traveling to the bladder. But determining IF you have one of these urinary tract infection (UTIs) can sometimes be tricky. Click here to catch up...
Smoking Accelerates Shocking Brain Aging Symptom
You don’t need me to tell you our bodies change as we age. Some of those changes occur on the outside where we can see them, such as graying hair, wrinkles, and sagging skin. However, others are hidden inside, like the wear and tear on our joints or our intestines not absorbing nutrients as well...
Mailbag: How Old is “TOO Old” to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
“Is it too late to prevent Alzheimer’s? I’m 76.” – Alan Dear Alan, I always tell folks it’s NEVER too late to make changes to lower your risk of developing memory problems or being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Changes made NOW can support brain health and reduce dementia risks despite being in your 60s, 70s, or...
Drive DOWN Dementia Risk Up to 40%!
When it comes to health, there’s often a certain amount of an “Oh well, there’s nothing I can do about it” attitude. I see it all the time. Someone sits in my office and tells me that a family member had heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or dementia, and they’re resigned to getting those exact same...
Belly Troubles? Skip the Pill, Try THIS
Seasons EATINGS! It’s a few weeks into the holiday season, and I ALREADY feel as stuffed as a Christmas Turkey. And I don’t know about you… but all the rich food has MY tummy giving me a bit of trouble. Anyone can get indigestion from time to time, of course. But if there’s no known...
BELLY Secret Dials DOWN Blood Pressure
A staggering 40 percent of the world’s population has high blood pressure. And all of those folks are at a significantly higher risk for developing related conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Doctors typically treat high blood pressure with drugs. But these meds have some disturbing side effects. So, if they can be...