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...
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...
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...
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...
“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,...