DOUSE the Inflammation Fire AND Fight High Blood Sugar!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I don’t have to tell you that out-of-control inflammation is NOT your friend. What starts as a normal, healthy process to fend off dangerous invaders in your body can quickly fan into the flames of chronic inflammation. The problem is almost no one has short-term inflammation. Instead, most folks in...
New Health Threat HIDING in Fast Food!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Being an American and enjoying fast food seem to go hand in hand. Everywhere you look, there are fast food restaurants. And there’s one for every type of food you can imagine! It’s no secret that this sugar and fat-loaded food isn’t good for you, and while there’s nothing wrong...
“Band Exercise” COMBATS Frailty and Muscle Loss (Wow!)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Growing older can be hard, especially when it comes to muscle loss and frailty. If you’re like most people, you lose muscle every day after your 30th birthday. This is a problem because it affects how you move, your balance, and it can lead to more weight gain. But read...
Stopwatch Trick REINS IN High Blood Sugar
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re struggling with diabetes, your doctor has probably already warned you about carrying around too much weight and not getting enough exercise. I’ll bet he’s also warned you about it getting even worse because of your family history and age. It can get to the point where you feel...
Mysterious Therapy FREEZES OUT Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Have you ever felt bored? Suddenly, you find yourself mindlessly snacking on candy or chips, and plopped down in front of the TV watching too many shows… Before you know it, time has completely gotten away from you. Maybe you even missed an important appointment! Funnily enough, your immune system...
Mailbag! FIGHT BACK Against Diabetes
I have type 2 diabetes and am currently taking medication for it. I’ve heard stories about folks sending it into remission, but I’m not sure how to get started. Is it even possible? –Bert from Nashville, TN Bert, Yes, there are ways to reverse type 2 diabetes and put it into remission – even mainstream...
Common Condition SKYROCKETS Heart Disease
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re like most of my patients (and mainstream doctors!), you probably think avoiding heart disease is hard. You’ll have to give up pizza and burgers… spend hours on the treadmill… and never touch sugar again. But what if I told you don’t have to make that those dramatic changes...
Neglecting Your Teeth Could Be DEADLY
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’m guessing I probably don’t have to tell you to brush your teeth. Most adults put toothpaste on their brush and shake it around their mouths at least twice a day. This helps you keep your smile bright, your breath fresh, and (of course) avoid getting cavities. But now, there’s...
Pandemic Isolation TRIGGERING More Disease?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Loneliness is a problem way too many of us face – especially as we grow older. Friends and family move away and some pass on over time. And one of the big problems with social isolation is that it creeps up on us slowly, so we sort of get used...
Mainstream Treatment SPREADS Breast Cancer?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, there’s one sentence you never want to hear… The cancer has metastasized. When cancer metastasizes, it means it’s spread to other parts of your body, making treatment even harder. Suddenly you’ve gone from fighting an isolated battle to waging a full-scale war, on...
Delicious Treat SLASHES High Blood Pressure
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Trying to get the perfect blood pressure can really wear you down. The never-ending hours on the treadmill… the risky drugs from your mainstream doc… And what does it get you? Some barely-moved numbers and a long list of side effects. Plus, all the stress of managing it just ends up...
[Warning] AVOID This Public Bathroom Hazard
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Who would’ve imagined that we would still be fighting COVID-19 in 2022? And who would’ve EVER imagined that something we were taught in kindergarten is still the best way to keep everyone safe. I’m talking about washing our hands. And while washing your hands is “hands down” one of your...
FIGHT Pain Pill Dependence with This Simple Strategy
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Have you noticed how often we turn to pills for help? If we’re uncomfortable – too sad, too tired, or in pain – chances are, you reach for a pill. And it’s not that I’m blaming you… it’s the way our profit-driven mainstream healthcare is set up. The problem with...
[ALERT] Poisonous Food Additive FOUND in… Birthday Cake!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Cakes sure aren’t what they used to be! I hate to sound so cranky, but when I was a kid a “special” cake was one that had a different flavored icing than the cake. I mean, chocolate cake with vanilla icing – THAT was crazy. Today it’s different. There’s cakes...
Easy Listening Trick SPEEDS UP Heart Surgery Recovery
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re in line for heart surgery, there’s a lot on your mind… to say the least. There’s the recovery… then the bill… then, of course, your worry about the outcome. It all ends up producing a lot of anxiety before you even reach the operating table! There’s also the...
[Men] Could Your Workout KILL You!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Studies sometimes surprise even me. I’ve known for a long time that exercise is good for many conditions, including diabetes. But I never would’ve never guessed that a particular workout could be bad for people with diabetes… especially men. Yet, a new study has uncovered something alarming. Working out at...
REVEALED: Hospitals Prescribing DANGEROUS Drug!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Reading to your grandchildren is just about as good as it can get. And if you’re lucky enough to get to often, you’ve probably read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. The moral of this classic children’s story? Things that seem simple can get out of control… FAST. And...
Mainstream Med SKYROCKETS Dementia Death Risk 7x?!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you have a loved one who has dementia, you know how bad it can be… It’s not just the forgetfulness that’s hard on them (and you too!). But anyone who has been a caregiver will tell you one of the most difficult things to see is agitation –...
Mailbag! 6 Ways to Quiet Your Anxiety
I have anxiety, but I’m worried about taking medicine for it. Do you have anything you could recommend instead? –Teresa from St. Paul, MN Teresa, I think it’s good to exercise caution when using anti-anxiety medications. As a general rule, these medications do work, but they’re not a long-term solution. Too often, they can lead...
“Bacteria Secret” Key to DEFEATING Prostate Cancer?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Have you ever noticed how many different doctors there are? You have a doctor for your heart, another for your stomach… and still another for your right front toe! Mainstream doctors can make you think each part of your body should be treated as a separate entity. But the truth...