7 Spices to BANISH Gas and Bloating Naturally
The holidays are a time for indulging in delicious food. But sometimes, the aftermath of a rich meal can cause bloating, leaving you feeling gassy and uncomfortable. This year, keep your digestive system running smoothly with the magic of anti-bloating spices you may ALREADY have in your kitchen. Adding a pinch of the RIGHT spices...
Powerful MEMORY Protection in Your Morning Mug
I’ll bet you dime to donuts you’ve never heard of trigonelline. The compound’s not exactly a household word. But despite never having heard of it, there’s also a good chance this nutrient is ALREADY part of your daily diet. If that’s the case, that’s fantastic because it has some exciting benefits… But you may want...
6 Science-Backed Immune BOOSTERS
We all look forward to the fun and excitement of the holidays. But this season can ALSO take a toll on your health. Keeping up with social obligations, the cost of food and gifts, and the sadness of missing loved ones who are no longer here to celebrate can all send your stress levels soaring....
PET Scans Reveal SHOCKING Food Revelation
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with food, family, and fun. The LAST thing I want to do is put a damper on today’s festivities. But on a food-focused holiday like today, I can’t help but think about our relationship with food these days. We know more about HOW to eat to stay...
Survive Thanksgiving WITHOUT Gaining Weight
We all LOVE Thanksgiving. But the day after? Not so much. If you’re like many folks, you’ll spend this Friday wondering how in the heck you ate all that food. And absolutely TERRIFIED of setting foot on the scale. Sliding your scale under the bathroom sink until Groundhog Day might seem like a good solution....
Mailbag: Is Oil or Butter Better? The FINAL Answer
“Which is healthier to cook with? Oil or butter?” -Jackie from Harrisburg, PA Dear Jackie, Sometimes, I sit on the fence about an issue. Butter versus oil is NOT one of those. Butter wins EVERY time. The easiest way to understand why butter is better is to look at nature. If you could erase all...
Say "No Thanks" to THESE 4 Thanksgiving Foods
Feel that? Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and EXCITEMENT is in the air. Turkey Day is the official start of the holiday season. And you know what that means. We’ll be gobbling down all our favorite foods until New Year’s… and THEN we’ll resolve to start eating better again. Because, let’s face it,...
BAN Bloat Over the Holidays [TOP 7 Triggers]
The holiday season is jam-packed with tasty temptations, from mouthwatering main courses to decadent desserts. But loading up on certain foods can leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Knowing which are MOST likely to trigger tummy troubles BEFORE you indulge can help you keep the celebration going. When presented with so many rich and delicious...
Artificial Light HARMS Your Health [SHOCKING!]
Nature almost always gets it right. But when humans try to follow in its footsteps…well, let’s just say we OFTEN fail miserably. A glaring example is how we try to mimic daylight in our homes. Artificial lights just don’t cut it to support our health. And now a new study reveals one MORE critical reason...
New Nut Research SILENCES Critics
Nutcrackers and the holidays go together like horses and carriages. And yet the tasty snacks those colorful wooden soldiers were created to open are regularly vilified for their fat content. The truth is, these tasty tidbits are brimming with health-BOOSTING benefits. In fact, new research reveals this HIGH-FAT food has one benefit that’s bound to...
“Nose Training” Trick Supercharges Your Memory
It happens in an instant. You smell fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies, and a memory of baking with your mother in your childhood home is triggered. Our sense of smell and our memory are closely intertwined. In fact, the scents that surround us play a role in how our brains encode and store memories. And it...
3 Thanksgiving Dinner Myths REVEALED (Surprising!)
We can all agree that the best part of Thanksgiving is the MEAL itself. But the next best part has to be all the tall TALES told around the dinner table as everyone shares their favorite bits of family lore. Some of them are true. And some… well… let’s just say we ALL have an...
Mailbag: Should You Get a Vaccine Booster?
“Do I really need to get a new COVID shot? I already have the first one.” – Carol from Cape Coral, FL Dear Carol, You’re not alone. It can be difficult to decide whether or not to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. So, let’s look at some things I advise patients to consider before getting a...
A WARNING for Night Owls
Do you thrive after dark and struggle to wake up early? If so, your late-night tendencies could put you at greater risk of developing diabetes. Emerging research shows that night owls—those who prefer staying up late and sleeping longer—have higher odds of metabolic disorders than early birds. But it’s NOT your fault. And you CAN...
The Not-So-Secret Fall SUPERFRUIT
There’s no denying it. Fall is HERE. The temperature has dropped, the leaves are falling, and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s the time of year when we take stock of our lives. And, in the not-so-distant past, we celebrated the bounty of our fields. But there’s one food harvested from those fields...
6 Superfoods for Your Thanksgiving Menu
If you’re like many folks, your Thanksgiving menu is practically set in stone. But, unfortunately, as delicious and time-honored as it is, America’s favorite meal is often FAR from healthy. So, why not try something different this year? Adding even a few fall superfoods to your Thanksgiving menu can TRANSFORM your favorite meal of the...
Your CLEAN Home Is Hiding a DIRTY Secret
They say cleanliness is next to Godliness. That means having a clean house is heavenly, right? Well, yes AND no. It turns out your sparkling clean home could be hiding a hazardous secret. It turns out your kitchen floor—that’s clean enough for you to eat off of—could also be increasing your cancer risk. Research revealed...
THIS Invisible Line Could SAVE Your Life
We’ve hit THAT time of year. As the sun sinks lower in the sky and winter approaches, I imagine a line drawn across the United States. It stretches across the 37th parallel, which is 37 degrees north on a map. Ignoring this line can harm your health. Here’s why… The invisible line across the USA...
Potent “Forbidden” Solution ERASES Pain [STUDY]
Feeling achy or sore? Maybe you overdid working in the garden. Or perhaps you battle chronic joint pain. Before you reach for a risky over-the-counter med, consider this potent natural alternative that’s been proven to deliver POWERFUL pain relief. But you might be shocked to hear WHAT this “forbidden” pain reliever is… A growing number...
Mailbag: The TRUTH About RSV In Adults
“Should I be worried about RSV? Doesn’t it only affect babies?” – Gemma from Davenport, IA Hi Gemma,RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can affect people of ANY age. We hear about it affecting children more than adults because the virus is more common and serious in babies and young children. When a kid younger than a year...