MAILBAG! Break the Cycle of Varicose Veins
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “What can I do about varicose veins?” — George, 75 Huntsville, AL Dear George, I have some good news and some bad news about varicose veins. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Once the damage is done to the veins, it’s hard to reverse. But the...
The Pop Quiz Big Pharma HOPES You FAIL
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’ve got a little pop quiz for you today. But don’t worry, it’s only one question. Now, if you’re anything like me, you HATE to fail. The trouble is the deck is stacked against you this time. So I don’t want you to be too hard on yourself if you...
Don’t Ignore This ODD Alzheimer’s Red Flag
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, It’s a nearly universal experience. When you reach a certain age, you start to worry about your memory. Because when you’re a senior, a “simple” forgotten name or missed appointment is NEVER simple. Instead, it’s yet another reason to be anxious about whether it’s an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease....
Common Nutrient Dials DOWN Anxiety Levels
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you battle anxiety, you’re the victim of an overactive brain. But probably not how you think. You see, electrical impulses are storming all of our brains all of the time. In fact, most of the chemicals in your brain (neurotransmitters) are designed to make even MORE of these electrical...
Weird “Timing Trick” RESTORES Gut Balance?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Most people have no clue what a microbiome is. But if you’re a regular reader of Living Well Daily, you likely don’t just know what a microbiome is. You also probably realize how vital it is to keep your own balanced for overall good health. But if you’re new here...
“Bad Habit” Delivers BIG Benefits to Folks Over 40
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I get it. When you’re a senior, it can feel like you’re walking on eggshells when it comes to your health. Screaming headlines insist you’re going to lose your eyesight, your capacity to walk, and even your ability to think straight. This all makes relaxing and having some fun seem...
MAILBAG! Ditch Drugs and Beat Diabetes NATURALLY?!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “Are there any supplements that work as well as medication for diabetes?” — Anne from Greensboro, North Carolina Hi Anne, To be honest, finding a natural solution that works as well as a diabetes drug isn’t all that hard. And that’s simply because so many of those drugs aren’t effective....
The “Lazy Man’s Secret” to Super-Aging
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Most folks I treat are desperately trying to remain happy and healthy for as long as possible. And pursuing that goal drives many of my senior patients to feel like they have to keep going to extremes as they age. These age-fighting folks end up exercising like fiends… watching everything...
“Gift of the gods” ZAPS Pancreatic Cancer
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Over 62,000 people will get some devastating news this year. They’ll be told they have pancreatic cancer. A cancer diagnosis is always terrible, of course. But with pancreatic cancer, the stakes are even higher, because this deadly disease is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in America. Nearly 50,000...
Tummy Troubles? Ban These 6 “Gut Goblins”
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, We don’t like to talk about it. But the truth is EVERYONE has stomach problems from time to time. You know what I’m talking about. Those days you can’t stay off the throne. Or the ones when you can’t seem to go no matter how hard you try. Or perhaps...
[WARNING] Post-Surgery Painkiller PROBLEM
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Do you know what the rest of the world DOESN’T do after minor or even moderate surgeries? They don’t dope patients up on heavy-duty opioids. But unfortunately, we can’t say the same here in America. And it’s no real mystery why. For years, drug reps distracted docs with lavish lunches...
The Most DANGEROUS Aisle in the Grocery Store
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Next time you stroll into your grocery store, stop and take a good look around. I’m betting one thing you won’t feel at that moment is fear. If you’re like most people, you’re comforted by the familiarity of the grocery store. You know that you’re about to fill up your...
MAILBAG! Dial Down Sinus Pressure and Pain Naturally
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “I am constantly getting sinus headaches. Tylenol doesn’t seem to help much. Do I have any other options?” –Alice from Independence, Missouri Hi Alice, I’ll start with a warning about taking too much Tylenol. Swallowing a daily dose of acetaminophen (the generic name for Tylenol) can harm your liver. So...
STOP Vision Damage with this Tasty Treat
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, We’re told we should just expect our vision to continue to get worse as we age. “It’s just a normal part of aging,” they tell us. And most of us believe it. At first, it’s just annoying. Fine print on menus? Forget about it. Threading a needle? Hand me that...
“Invisible” disease sends liver cancer risk soaring
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, With almost no symptoms in the beginning, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) could be stalking you right now without you having a clue. In fact, studies show that 25 percent of Americans already have the disease. And those numbers are on the rise. What’s so bad about having some fat...
Live LONGER and BETTER with This “Mindset Trick”
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person? Do you think things will be better or worse when you look to the future? Does every cloud have a silver lining? Or is doom hiding around every corner? These are simple questions that help define your mindset. But they do more than...
Stop Killer Cancer Cells COLD with Plant Power
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Most folks are shocked to learn the world’s second most common type of cancer is lung cancer. Last year, 1.8 million people died from this devastating disease. Even though the number of people who smoke these days has dramatically decreased, a lot of folks still light up. Besides, smoking isn’t...
The TRUTH About Vitamin D and Your Bones
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’ve watched the news lately, you may have noticed that vitamin D has been taking a lashing. First, some guy hoping to avoid COVID ended up in the hospital after taking 150,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily. That’s 250 times the recommended daily allowance. Needless to say,...
MAILBAG! Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check Naturally
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “What are some ways I can keep my blood pressure under control, naturally?” –Jeremy from Akron, Ohio Hi Jeremy, Let me start by saying that any changes to blood pressure medications should only be done with the help of your health care practitioner. Stopping blood pressure drugs suddenly can cause...
Medicine Mistake Sends Colon Cancer Rising
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Goodbye, red meat. So along dessert. And alcohol? Forget about it! Conventional medicine doctors have a LOT to say about what you need to do to prevent colon cancer. Mainly it boils down to swearing off the stuff you love. But when it comes to warning you about something THEY...