The BENEFITS of Ringing in New Year's with a Drink?!

Dear Living Well Daily Reader, As you get ready to ring in the New Year tonight, you might feel conflicted about whether to indulge in some alcohol this evening. On the one hand, it’s a time-honored tradition to toast the New Year with a glass of wine or champagne as the clock strikes midnight. But...

"Easy as Pie" Method EASES Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis always remind me of an old biblical saying: “Every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” Because when you have one of these conditions, your body is essentially attacking itself. For reasons we don’t entirely understand yet, when you develop an autoimmune disease, your body’s...

The Flu: What REALLY Happens

The flu came in like a wrecking ball this year. Recently, it seemed like nearly EVERYONE was sick. Cases are still surging in many places. And to be perfectly clear, the flu is never “just the flu.” This virus is serious business. In fact, it’s often a killer. Up to 50,000 people die yearly from...

MAILBAG: A STRONG Case for Multivitamins

Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “Is a multivitamin the best vitamin to take to support overall health?”  – Beth, Tampa, Florida Hi Beth, The short answer is, “YES!” But let’s look at why that’s the case. When asked, most folks will swear that they eat a healthy diet. But research reveals the truth. Around 80...

SUPERCHARGE Your Immune System and SKIP the Antibiotics

I hope your Christmas was every bit as joyous as mine. We had a wonderful day. But I know some folks have difficulty enjoying this time – especially with COVID, the flu, and other illnesses circling around. If you or loved ones have started with a cough or a sniffle you might be tempted to...

Christmas Treat BEATS Blood Pressure Meds

Merry Christmas! I hope you’re already enjoying the day with family and friends and a delicious holiday spread. My advice? Go ahead and put your feet up and relax. You deserve it! Because although Christmas is a joyous occasion, getting ready for the big day is stressful. And stress-related hormones are linked to high blood...

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Bedroom Habit Sends You to An Early GRAVE

As a kid, I’d get so excited in the days leading up to Christmas that it was IMPOSSIBLE to sleep. And on Christmas Eve? FORGET about it! I tossed and turned and snuck looks at my comic books under the covers (praying my parents… and Santa… didn’t catch me being naughty). But back then, the...

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H2O WARNING: Before Your Next Sip, Read THIS!

Hoodwinked. Duped. Conned. No matter what you call it, the bottled water industry has pulled a fast one. They’ve convinced us their products are pure, safe, and (most of all) NECESSARY. But the reality is NONE of those things are true. Because despite the fresh, colorful labels on their bottles… and claims that their contents...

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Sip on THIS Drink to DISSOLVE Dementia

I’m on a personal mission to keep YOU from getting Alzheimer’s. Why? Because I’ve seen FAR too many people arrive at their golden years without their mind, memory, or independence. Their brains are clogged up with neurofibrillary tangles called tau tangles or plaques. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR fate. Because there’s a simple...

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MAILBAG: Are Potatoes "OFF LIMITS"? (Surprising!)

“What’s the deal with carbs and starches? Are they really that bad? Potatoes are from nature, yet there are people telling me to ditch my potatoes because they’re not healthy. It’s very confusing.” – Paul, from Clifton, New Jersey Hi Paul, You hit the nail on the head. There’s no doubt that keeping your blood...

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“Window” Trick BEATS Diabetes

The list of “musts” is a mile long when you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. You MUST take these meds. You MUST give up those foods. You MUST do this kind of exercise. You MUST monitor your blood sugar. It’s downright overwhelming, not to mention disheartening. But what if it DIDN’T have to be that...

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Feeling Like A Scrooge? THIS Can Help

While everyone is running around, making the season merry and bright, you feel more like crawling back under the covers. Gift shopping, trimming the tree, and holiday parties don’t bring you joy. In fact, they send your anxiety soaring. And, if you’re being honest, all the smells, bells, and good cheer make you feel downright...

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The Antidepressant Side Effect You CAN’T Ignore

The mainstream hands out antidepressants like breath mints these days. I call it Tic-Tac Medicine. Feeling blue? Try some Prozac. Anxiety causing panic attacks? Here’s some Lexapro. Not sleeping well? Pop some Paxil. Battling chronic pain? Zoloft should do the trick. Want to stop smoking? You get Celexa. And I’m willing to bet you’ve heard...

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Meditation Benefits Continue to GROW

I’ll admit it. Many of the folks promoting meditation in the past were hippy-dippy types. And the “woo” surrounding it could be a bit too much to take. But, ironically, those incense-burning, chanting New Agers were RIGHT about meditation’s BENEFITS all along. A growing pile of research leaves little doubt that meditation… sitting quietly for...

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A Holiday Stroll Is Good for Body AND Soul

It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the holidays. Not directly, anyway. It’s the weather I was referring to. Because, let’s face it, with the dropping temperatures it’s getting a lot harder to spend time outside. The cold and often unpredictable winter weather is practically an invitation to curl up on...

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SHOCKING Soda Study Will Make You Ditch Soft Drinks

In 2008 I sat down to write a book about the dangers of sugar. I remember scouring the internet for a health organization that clearly told people to stay away from it. The American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society failed the test. None made the dangers of sugar clear....

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MAILBAG: Move MORE to Ease Aching Joints

“I’ve watched my wife really start to slow down this past year. She’s always been active, but I wonder if her arthritis is making her not move as much. What can I do for her?” – Harry from Arlington, Texas ***** Hi Harry, Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the world. And...

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“Belly” Solution STOPS Breast Cancer Spread

Getting diagnosed with cancer is terrifying. But do you know what makes it even MORE frightening? When the cancer spreads (metastasizes). Cancer doctors (oncologists) give cancers a rating between one and five, called a grade. It reflects how advanced the cancer is. In order to get a grade five, the cancer usually has to have...

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Vitamin Deficiency Drives Dangerous Inflammation

Inflammation is always cast as the bad guy. But the truth is, it has a critical job to do. When part of your body is damaged it’s inflammation that’s responsible for sending extra blood and immune cells to the area to begin the healing process. If you twist your knee, for example, inflammation gets switched...

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MAILBAG: Slow Dementia Down with THIS “Sugar Fix”

Dear Living Well Daily Reader, My wife has recently begun showing signs of dementia. Her doctor has put her on medicine to try and “slow the progression” but, if anything, she seems like she’s just getting worse. Is there anything we can do? –Martin from Durham, North Carolina Hi Martin, Some medications claim to slow...

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