“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Common Weed Killer Causes IBD?
It always puzzles me how anyone thinks we can spray toxic chemicals on our crops and NOT have them affect our health! Because despite what food manufacturers may claim, chemical residues from pesticides and herbicides show up on (and IN) the conventionally grown food we eat. And research makes it clear that these creepy chemicals...
All-Natural Solution FIGHTS Vision Loss
I think you’ll agree that aging should come with some perks. And chief among them is FINALLY having the time to relax and enjoy the retirement you earned. But that’s awfully hard to do if you’re losing your eyesight due to macular degeneration. Instead, your golden years become tarnished by having to focus on learning...
Dodge Diabetes with THIS “Barnyard” Secret
How does that old saying go? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We all know it’s easier to STOP something from happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it’s happened. And with all of its complications, including shortening your lifespan, type 2 diabetes is well worth preventing!...
Gut Trigger Causes Arthritis? (WEIRD)
I’ve had patients make some pretty strange claims about their arthritis. Many folks swear they can “feel a storm coming” in their joints. And I’ve heard this one so often (and had them be spot-on about that storm) that I believe it’s true. Other patients claim their joint pain gets worse when eating tomatoes. And...
Common Heart Condition Sends Dementia Risk SOARING
If you’re “of a certain age,” I bet you remember that iconic old slogan from the late 70s, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” It always springs to mind when I see a sharp person’s memory start to fade away. They soon become unable to make decisions for themselves. Eventually, they even have...
MAILBAG: Protect Yourself Against New COVID Variants
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “Most of my family has been hit with COVID. We’re thinking it’s the latest variant. Are there any extra, new recommendations for protecting yourself against the variant? (Aside from washing your hands?) My husband and I have tested negative so far, but we want to be careful.” –Tammy from Lancaster,...
Dial Down Blood Sugar Naturally [RIVALS Metformin!]
If you have diabetes, it’s almost certain that your conventional medical doctor put you on a blood sugar-lowering drug. And there’s ALSO a strong possibility that the drug makes you feel terrible. Common side effects include gas, bloating, upset stomach, kidney issues, and fatigue. Even worse, over time, these drugs become less effective. So even...
“Happiness Method” Slows Aging
Okay, I’ll admit it. There have been times I’ve found it tough to maintain an optimistic outlook these last few years. And I’m not alone. Studies show that unhappiness and loneliness are on the rise. That’s TERRIBLE news for our health. Because when you combine the two, it can deliver a devastating blow to your...
Belly Up to The Bowl for THIS New Nut Benefit
It’s the nuttiest time of year. And I’m not just talking about the decorating, shopping, and holiday chaos… I’m literally talking about NUTS. Sure, we eat these tasty treats all year round. But when the holidays approach our nut consumption goes through the roof. We eat more nuts from October through December than any other...
COFFEE WARS: Is Light or Dark Roast Healthier?
Regular readers know I’m gaga for coffee. My favorite brew is downright delicious, of course. But even better, coffee is packed full of powerful phytochemicals that are natural antioxidants. In other words, coffee helps fight off the free radicals that play a role in heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. But I get asked a...