MAILBAG: Ease Prostate Problems NATURALLY
“Are there any natural solutions for an enlarged prostate?” -Mike from Summerville, South Carolina Hi Mike, There are many things you can do to improve your prostate health. Eating better is the first step. This means loading up on nutritious foods, including plenty of fresh organic vegetables and lean meats. (And yes, that DOES mean...
Ditch Depression WITHOUT Drugs
You think that when you reach “your golden years,” you won’t have much to worry about anymore. After all, many of life’s major stressors, like work, kids, and relationships, are pretty much settled by the time you hit your sixties. So why the heck are we all so darned depressed then?! According to a recent...
The Ovarian Cancer Risk You NEVER Saw Coming
Cancer research is nothing new. In fact, we’ve been studying this killer since the 1800s. Yet despite all that investigating, there’s still so much we DON’T know. That’s why each time we reach a new milestone in our understanding of cancer, it should be celebrated. And a recent study has helped us make another large...
Weird Supermarket Secret BEATS Sunburn
In the winter, we tend to ignore the importance of protecting our skin from the sun’s powerful rays. But where I live, in Colorado, I see many folks come down from the ski areas with “raccoon eyes.” This happens when skiers’ faces burn, but the areas around their eyes remain pale because they wear goggles....
[REVEALED]: Bizarre Link Between Shampoo and Diabetes?!
If I were to ask you what you think the risk of getting diabetes from your shampoo is, you’d probably do two things: Laugh Go looking for another doctor And to be honest, I wouldn’t blame you. After all, connecting shampooing your hair to blood sugar levels seems absurd. But not so fast. The disturbing...
Chronic “Fight or Flight” Mode Harms Your Health
Let me tell you a tale about a little part of our brain that can cause us a LOT of trouble… It’s called the amygdala. And while it’s small, it has a massively important job. The amygdala is where most decisions are made about how to react to potential dangers in the environment. Its primary...
KICK Cravings and CONQUER Food Addiction
On Monday, I shared a startling statistic here in Living Well Daily. It turns out one in eight adults 50 or older shows signs of battling food addiction. Red flags can range from feeling you must have the food every day to thinking about it a lot. And if you’re one of them, it could...
MAILBAG: Conquer Urinary Incontinence
“My wife struggles with urinary incontinence. She’s too embarrassed to wear an adult diaper, but it’s started to keep her from going places. What can we do?” -Luke from Madison, Wisconsin Hi Luke, An overactive bladder is often the culprit behind urinary incontinence. It can cause urine to leak whenever the bladder fills, even a...
Older Americans Battling THIS Disturbing Condition?
New data extracted from the National Poll on Healthy Aging uncovered something startling. The researchers found that 13 percent of older Americans (ages 50 to 80) suffer from a diet-related condition we never expected to see. And it could be putting them at risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and more… According to researchers, thirteen percent of...
Healthy Tuna’s Hidden “Dark Side” Causes Harm
It’s no wonder that canned tuna is so popular. Talk about a versatile food! It’s the perfect thing to throw into a pasta dish. You can make it the star of a hearty tuna casserole. Or you even go “fancy” and make tuna cakes. And, of course, there’s America’s favorite lunch… the classic tuna salad....
Spot Hidden Signs of High Blood Sugar
Many elements contribute to HEALTHY aging. They range from genetics to diet. But one of the BEST ways to give yourself a leg up in the aging game is to keep your blood sugar in check. Because high blood sugar doesn’t just go hand-in-hand with diabetes. Rising glucose levels are ALSO a trigger for some...
Spice Rack Favorite BOOSTS Brain Power
With time comes a greater appreciation for the value of a sound mind and a healthy brain. Because if you lose your brain power, you lose your past, your personality, and eventually your freedom. The only options your conventional doctor will likely recommend for memory or learning issues are potentially harmful medications or impossible-to-follow exercise...
Viruses don’t stand a chance when you fix indoor air quality
When it comes to preventing COVID, the only advice you hear anymore is to make sure you’re up to date on your vaccinations. Now, to be clear, I DON’T think vaccinations are useless. In fact, the OPPOSITE is true. Had we let the pandemic go without ever implementing vaccines, I believe the graveyards would be...
Coffee supports heart health by maintaining low blood pressure
When you’re a coffee drinker, you put up with a lot of well-meaning folks trying to “save you” from your “bad” habit. Much of the advice revolves around protecting your heart and avoiding high blood pressure. (More on this in a moment). But there’s plenty of research highlighting the BENEFITS of drinking coffee. It boosts...
Probiotics 101: How to pick the right supplement
“How do I know which probiotic to choose?” George from Staten Island, New York Hi George, There are actually two areas you should focus on when it comes to picking out a probiotic. The first area is supplement QUALITY. The truth is not all supplement manufacturers produce good products. That means you have to be...
Dementia risk drops dramatically with THIS move [STUDY]
It’s so subtle, you hardly notice at first. Perhaps you forget an appointment here or there. Maybe you misplace your keys or blank on a neighbor’s name. But then you forget something more significant. Like how to get home from a store or to pay the mortgage. And then it starts to hit home… Your...
Kidney problem risk reduced by eating more of THIS
People ask me all the time about protecting their brain or heart health. And everyone wants tips on how to tame blood pressure and control blood sugar. But no one ever asks how to protect their kidneys. Here’s why that’s a BIG problem… If you were to look at everyone in the United States right...
POTENT Combo Fights Frailty
If you live long enough, you will eventually become frail. When you’re frail, you’re vulnerable. You’ve lost your built-in reserves, so even minor changes, such as an infection, can trigger major declines in your health. You’re more likely to fall, experience medication side effects, have difficulty moving around safely on your own, and you may...
Surprising Solution SLASHES Heart Risk
Raise your hand if you’re worried about your heart risks. Everyone reading this should have their hand up. Why? Because heart disease is the most likely cause of death. And ladies, that INCLUDES you. Recently, women have caught up to men and have almost the same risk of dying from heart disease as guys. You’re...
HIDDEN Depression Trigger (Beware!)
There are plenty of reasons to feel sad these days. The global pandemic, violence, natural disasters, and divisive politics top the list. And we certainly HAVE seen an uptick in the number of people dealing with depression lately. But what if there was something else going on? What if your depression had NOTHING to do...