MAILBAG: Stabilize Stubborn Blood Sugars
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “I have type 2 diabetes and my numbers always seem to just be constantly yo-yoing. My doctor already has me on so many prescriptions. Are there any other steps I can take that don’t require drugs?” —Anne from Tacoma, Washington Hi Anne, Let me first caution that making any changes...
SUPERCHARGE Your Brain with a Cup of Blue
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Health doesn’t have to be that hard. Sure, you can go climb 18 flights of stairs with a 50-pound pack on your back if you WANT to. You can eat ONLY organically grown broccoli blessed by monks if you WANT to. But don’t fool yourself...
SLASH Dementia Risk with 3 Simple Moves
They say aging isn’t for sissies, and I have to agree. You lose hair where you want it. Grow it where you don’t. And EVERYTHING starts to sag. And then there’s the slowness. It’s something nearly everyone of a certain age complains about eventually. Your body moves slower. Your bowels move slower. Even your brain...
“Stride Secret” SUPERCHARGES Your Walks
I bet you’ve been told you should be walking 10,000 steps a day. And if you’re like most folks, you assume that widely quoted figure was arrived scientifically after YEARS of study and research. But it turns out we’ve all been hoodwinked. A guy just made that number up. I’m serious. One guy essentially picked...
Hidden “Everywhere” Chemical Busts Up Blood Sugar Control
I’m passionate about avoiding the harmful effects of sugar. In fact, I’m so concerned about the damage our over-consumption of the sweet stuff is doing to our health that I wrote an entire book on the subject called Sugarettes. But even though I take a firm stance about steering clear of sugar, I have an...
“Hobby Hero” Slashes Dementia Risk
Hard headed. Thick skulled. The phrases we use to talk about our heads could make you think they’re tough. But the truth is your brain beneath that thick skull is vulnerable. In fact, it’s under constant threat from modern living. Environmental chemicals, inflammatory sugars, harmful vegetable oils, and other junk foods do damage daily. And...
MAILBAG: Don’t Miss These Dementia Red Flags
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “How can I spot the difference between normal forgetfulness and signs of dementia?” –– Murphy, from Gatlinburg, TN Hi Murphy, Most of us start to have some minor memory complaints as we age. For example, I struggle with tip-of-the-tongue brain burps. I know the word I’m looking for, but I...
Deny Death with LONGEVITY Prescription
I’ve never owned a crystal ball. And I can’t see into the future. But I’m still going to make a prediction about you. With each passing year, you’ll fight tooth and nail to stay healthy. Diet, exercise, health trends… you intend to keep up with it all. Whatever it takes to stay in the best...
BELLY Secret Could EASE COVID-19 Severity?
I bet you’re sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19. In fact, you were probably fed up with it YEARS ago. Most of us were. But the reality is we’re stuck with this bug right now… and likely for a long time to come. In fact, most infectious disease experts say we’ll likely have to...
Heart-Supporting Nutrient FIGHTS Fatigue
Ever had one of those “DUH!” moments? You know the kind I’m talking about. The puzzle pieces fall into place and you think, “I should have thought of that before.” Well, I had one of my own a few weeks ago. A good friend told me she was feeling so much better after I suggested...
2-Minute Trick SLASHES Blood Sugar Levels
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you have problems maintaining a healthy blood sugar level, I feel your pain. Reigning in those numbers and getting them to behave can be a constant challenge. A lot of folks turn to the internet for some help. But that can sometimes backfire. After all, more often than not,...
"Early Bird" Benefits Don't End with the Worm
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Friend, I’m one of those annoying “morning people.” By the time the rest of my family gets up, I’ve already exercised, worked on a chapter of a book I’m writing and had breakfast. I honestly don’t put any effort into being an early riser. It’s simply something I’ve done all...
MAILBAG: Erase Back Pain Without Dangerous Pain Killers
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “I feel like I have to just keep taking more and more pain relievers to help my lower back pain. Is there anything else I can do to get some relief?” – Bruce from Omaha, Nebraska Hi Bruce, I don’t have to tell YOU that painkillers only work for a...
Ditch Inflammation with POWERFUL “Light Fix”
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Inflammation gets a bad rap. Commercials try to sell us the latest pills and potions to fight it. And drug-store shelves are lined with products designed to target it. We’re told to wipe out inflammation at all costs because it’s bad for your body. But that’s not entirely true. In...
Diabetes Drug Tests POSITIVE for Cancer-Linked Chemical
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is at it again. The agency that’s supposed to be looking out for OUR health appears to be more concerned with supporting BIG PHARMA’s interests instead. A batch of a popular diabetes drug recently tested positive for a cancer-causing chemical. And I’ll give you...
WARNING: Going Vegetarian Could DESTROY Your Health
When it comes to diet, long-time readers know where I stand. I encourage you to eat lots of healthy proteins (the less processing done to them, the better). And stop obsessing over the fat content of those foods. But that doesn’t mean I’m not a vegetable fan, too. In fact, I’m firmly PRO produce. Veggies...
“Broom and Dustpan” Trick SLASHES This Disease Risk
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, No one likes chores. Most of us put off doing the dishes, making our beds, and doing the laundry… until we ABSOLUTELY have to. But what if I could help you change how you think about chores? Instead of being something you have to suffer through, what if those same...
MAILBAG: Speed Up Stroke Recovery NATURALLY
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “Do you have any recommendations for stroke recovery?” – Martin from Fayetteville, Arkansas Hi Martin, This is an area where I have to give a tip of my hat to mainstream doctors. Even 20 years ago, someone suffering from a stroke would be told to rest in bed. It was...
Odd “Oil Solution” Delivers Drug-Free Pain Relief
Drug reps descended on doctor’s offices for years, insisting they had the perfect solution for every twinge, ache, or pain. Opioids were put on a pedestal and pitched as the non-addictive choice for pain relief. And doctors bought it. In fact, the drugs appeared to work so well that they began prescribing them in record...
“Immortal Cells” Discovery Could END AGING
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’ve been studying anti-aging medicine for more than two decades. During that time, many interesting studies crossed my desk. In the last few years, a lot of anti-aging research has focused on two DRUGS with potential age-fighting compounds: Rapamycin and Metformin. It all started when researchers discovered a receptor called...