The REAL Reason You Can’t Lose Weight
Happy New Year! If you’re like countless other folks, you’re kicking off today with the “new year, new me” promise to FINALLY lose those extra pounds. And that’s fantastic. I won’t discourage you from losing weight. It’s a great goal. But I also want you to not beat yourself up about not for not succeeding...
Helpful Hangover Cures to Ring in the New Year
Perhaps you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner from time to time or a beer during the game. Or maybe you’re primarily a teetotaler. Either way, if you’re like many folks, you’ll choose to indulge in a couple of cocktails or glasses of champagne for New Year’s Eve. But if you DO let your...
The Belly Secret Behind STRONGER Bones
Osteoporosis afflicts millions of us (and NOT just women!). As bone weakens, the risk of fragility and fracture skyrockets. Hearing this, I bet your first thought is that you need to get enough calcium. But truthfully, that’s mostly just advertising. You see, your bones are much MORE than just calcium. And if you want them...
Why you should NEVER Ignore Vision Problems
Are you squinting to read this? Or maybe you’ve had some trouble reading road signs or the instructions on your medication bottles? A blurry, fuzzy outlook on the world may be doing more than just obstructing your view… New research reveals vision impairments can be an early warning sign of something far more serious. And...
Probiotic Secret SUPERCHARGES Gut Health
I’m often asked if probiotics are a good idea. And the answer to that question is a resounding “YES!” Probiotics allow you to choose specific bacterial strains and take LARGE doses to improve your health in all kinds of ways. But you shouldn’t stop there. There are many things you can do to improve your...
Pump the Brakes on Dementia and Parkinson’s
Dementia and Parkinson’s might not appear to have much in common at first glance. But it turns out they share a common adversary… EXERCISE. Regular physical activity can slow down and, in some cases, slash the severity of BOTH diseases. However, if you’re dreading grinding it out on the treadmill or climbing stairs for hours,...
MAILBAG: My UNCENSORED Opinion On Drugs
“Why are you against drugs?” – Hank Hi Hank, I’m actually NOT against drugs. I used to be, though. Before I went to naturopathic medical school, I was convinced that everything could be cured by nature ALONE and that drugs have no place in healthcare. After spending years at school and treating patients, I sang...
Surprising Depression Trigger CONFIRMED
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re spending TODAY celebrating with family and friends. And I hope you can finally get some good rest TONIGHT after pulling off another successful Christmas. Many of us run short on shuteye around the holidays. But if that trend continues, it can become a problem. Good quality sleep is critical for...
The SECRET to Healthy Snacking Revealed
I love Christmas Eve. It’s always so peaceful. The calm before the storm. But before you tuck into bed tonight with those visions of sugarplums dancing in your head I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about SNACKING. Don’t worry, I’m not going to discourage it. In fact, healthy snacking is a...
Don’t Make THIS Coffee Mistake (Packs on Pounds!)
You’ll LOVE this news If you enjoy a good cup of coffee like I do. New research confirms coffee can help you keep your weight in check. But there’s one mistake you can make that DESTROYS the fat-burning benefits of our favorite morning brew. I’m talking about dumping sugar into your mug, of course! A...
Battle Age-Linked Brain Shrink NATURALLY
Our brains go through many changes as we age. One of the most common is a process called atrophy. It’s when our brain slowly shrinks. We’re told this is a “normal” part of getting older and there’s nothing much we can do about it. But that’s simply NOT true. In fact, there are ways to...
Shining a Light on the Mystery of Digestion
If you’ve ever wondered how long your food takes to go from your mouth to your behind, you’re NOT alone. It’s something most folks are curious about. In fact, I’ve had many folks ask me that precise question recently. But the answer is more complex than you might imagine. Foods are broken down and absorbed...
Forgetful? Check Your Fridge for this MEMORY Thief
Feeling forgetful lately? It could be missing appointments. Or you’re blanking on names. But no matter WHAT form your memory problems take, one thing’s for sure… they’re frightening. So, figuring out what’s behind them is priority number one. But with so many possible triggers, from chronic high blood pressure to lack of exercise, the cause...
Mailbag: Beat Back Pain WITHOUT Risky Drugs
“I’m always taking ibuprofen for lower back pain. Is there something else for relief?” – Sandra Hi Sandra, Ibuprofen is relatively safe for short periods (a week or so), but then some serious side effects can kick in. Because despite being an over-the-counter medication, it can irritate the stomach, harm the kidneys, raise your risk...
An Apple A Day DOES Keep the Doc Away
If you ask me, moms are equipped with superpowers. Look at how they manage to successfully juggle caring for kids, homes, and even husbands… and somehow make it look EASY. And then there’s the fact that mom always seems to KNOW the right things to do. Like how you should eat your fish because it’s...
Science Says Yes, Hit SNOOZE [Here’s WHY...]
The blaring alarm jolts you awake. Your hand reaches out to silence it. But then your finger hovers over the snooze button for a second. Something stops you from pressing it. You might not want to admit it… but the way everyone ELSE regards the snooze button is standing between YOU and enjoying a few...
For Better Blood Sugar “Go for the Gold”
If you’re like many folks, you give little thought to your blood sugar. Unless your doctor insists you NEED to keep an eye on it, or you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes—you may not think about it EVER. But the fact is, keeping your blood sugar balanced is CRUCIAL for long-term health. If you don’t, the...
This Common Habit is “KILLING” Your Brain
You do IT daily. In fact, multiple times and maybe for hours at a go. After all, it’s only natural. But disturbing new research reveals the longer you do this everyday “activity,” the more your risk for developing dementia rises. It turns out sitting could be quietly killing your brain. Scientists have uncovered troubling connections...
IS YOUR Water Contaminated with PFAS? Find Out
Put DOWN that water glass and step away from the tap. Don’t drink another drop until you read this. Because what could be in there might turn your stomach. In the 1940s, the U.S. began researching and manufacturing PFOA, the FIRST hazardous per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds. By the early 1950s, it was joined by...
“Fountain of Youth” Discovery REWINDS Age!
Forget those old fountain of youth fantasies. I’ve got something FAR better. It turns out the REAL secret to fighting aging is found on your dinner plate! A groundbreaking new study from Israel reveals the precise foods you should focus on to rewind the hands of time. You can’t change your chronological age, of course....