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...
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...
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...
MAILBAG: Is COVID or the flu MORE dangerous?
“What’s more dangerous, the flu or COVID?” -Anette from Tallahassee, Florida Hi Anette, This is the million-dollar question right now, isn’t it? Let’s start with COVID: We don’t actually know how deadly COVID is because of vaccinations and the mask mandates that most people followed. Fortunately, we successfully dodged a lot of deaths because of...
THIS Vitamin D Mistake Could KILL You
If you don’t know that you should be taking a vitamin D supplement, ESPECIALLY during the winter, I need to step up my game. I get it. You may be like me, full of the best intentions but sometimes lacking a little when it comes to follow through. Or you may feel like you spend...
MAILBAG: Should You Say "Yes" to the Flu Shot? (or Not?)
“What’s your take on the flu vaccine? I can’t decide if I should get it.” -Veronica, from Cleveland, OH Hi Veronica, The choice to get the flu vaccine or not is very personal. There’s no single answer that applies to everyone. But I can share some of the guidelines I use to help my patients...
MAILBAG: Can COVID-19 Cause Memory Problems?
“I recently had COVID and feel like I’ve been noticing my memory slip more often than not. Could this be COVID related? Is there anything I can do?” – Heather, from Plano, TX Hi Heather, There are two things that can make memory issues more likely after a COVID-19 infection. The first is that the...
Is THIS Fat LIE Making You SICK?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, The message has been received loud and clear: “Fat is BAD!” Conventional medicine has been preaching the anti-fat message for decades now. We’ve been told we should avoid it… That eating “too much” fat will make US fat… And that fat on our bodies triggers disease and death… Here’s the...
AVOID Hospital Stays with this NATURE Hack?!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re like most folks, you will do just about ANYTHING to avoid a trip to the hospital. But if you’re battling a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, that’s easier said than done. Each year nearly a third of Americans living with Parkinson’s will end up in the hospital....