Mailbag: Gut Health Is CRITICAL at ANY Age
“Is gut health really that important? Will it really change the health of someone already in their 60s?” – Theresa Hi Theresa, It’s NEVER too late to make your gut healthier or to benefit from that improvement. Making healthy changes to your food, lifestyle, and gut microbiome in your 60s… and BEYOND… can still have...
Food Additive SABOTAGES Blood Sugar
If you’re concerned about your blood sugar or diabetes risk, it’s common sense to avoid junk foods like candy and corn chips. However, researchers uncovered something downright disturbing about foods that countless folks eat daily. A HIDDEN ingredient in even some so-called “healthy” foods could sabotage your best efforts. A shocking study found many processed...
“Go Green” to SLASH Everyday Aches and Pains
If you battle an occasional ache or pain, you’re in good company. Estimates are that at least 20 percent of adults suffer from discomfort like lower back pain from time to time. And I’m willing to bet that estimate is low… especially for older folks. Your choices for relief are often limited to some risky...
6 Simple Tips to FIGHT Cold and Flu
You’re in good company if you’re battling the sniffles right now. The post-holiday viral surge has begun. And everywhere you look, folks are dropping like flies. The stress of creating the “perfect” holiday and spending lots of time mingling with family and friends has made us ALL more vulnerable to catching colds or flu. And...
EASY Exercise Trick SLASHES Death Risk
Most folks don’t like to think about exercising. Even I must push myself out the door to get my daily steps in. And honestly, who can blame us? After all, all sorts of things get in the way of exercising, including work, family obligations, weather, and even our favorite TV shows. But what if you...
The TRUTH About Water and Weight Loss
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. Folks insist one of the “best ways” to lose weight is to drink a LOT of cold water. (Some online tips even advise drinking up to a gallon of it daily.) Fans of water as a weight loss tool claim that drinking buckets of...
Drive DOWN Dementia Risk Up to 40%!
When it comes to health, there’s often a certain amount of an “Oh well, there’s nothing I can do about it” attitude. I see it all the time. Someone sits in my office and tells me that a family member had heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or dementia, and they’re resigned to getting those exact same...
Mailbag: Are Detoxes Healthy?
“Are detoxes healthy? Is there one I should do to lose weight?” – Margaret Detoxification is the process of ridding your body of harmful chemicals. And the body is constantly working to detoxify itself. The major detoxification organs are the liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin. When they’re working properly, toxins are eliminated from the body....
The REAL Reason You Can’t Lose Weight
Happy New Year! If you’re like countless other folks, you’re kicking off today with the “new year, new me” promise to FINALLY lose those extra pounds. And that’s fantastic. I won’t discourage you from losing weight. It’s a great goal. But I also want you to not beat yourself up about not for not succeeding...
Helpful Hangover Cures to Ring in the New Year
Perhaps you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner from time to time or a beer during the game. Or maybe you’re primarily a teetotaler. Either way, if you’re like many folks, you’ll choose to indulge in a couple of cocktails or glasses of champagne for New Year’s Eve. But if you DO let your...
The Belly Secret Behind STRONGER Bones
Osteoporosis afflicts millions of us (and NOT just women!). As bone weakens, the risk of fragility and fracture skyrockets. Hearing this, I bet your first thought is that you need to get enough calcium. But truthfully, that’s mostly just advertising. You see, your bones are much MORE than just calcium. And if you want them...
Why you should NEVER Ignore Vision Problems
Are you squinting to read this? Or maybe you’ve had some trouble reading road signs or the instructions on your medication bottles? A blurry, fuzzy outlook on the world may be doing more than just obstructing your view… New research reveals vision impairments can be an early warning sign of something far more serious. And...
Probiotic Secret SUPERCHARGES Gut Health
I’m often asked if probiotics are a good idea. And the answer to that question is a resounding “YES!” Probiotics allow you to choose specific bacterial strains and take LARGE doses to improve your health in all kinds of ways. But you shouldn’t stop there. There are many things you can do to improve your...
Pump the Brakes on Dementia and Parkinson’s
Dementia and Parkinson’s might not appear to have much in common at first glance. But it turns out they share a common adversary… EXERCISE. Regular physical activity can slow down and, in some cases, slash the severity of BOTH diseases. However, if you’re dreading grinding it out on the treadmill or climbing stairs for hours,...
MAILBAG: My UNCENSORED Opinion On Drugs
“Why are you against drugs?” – Hank Hi Hank, I’m actually NOT against drugs. I used to be, though. Before I went to naturopathic medical school, I was convinced that everything could be cured by nature ALONE and that drugs have no place in healthcare. After spending years at school and treating patients, I sang...
Surprising Depression Trigger CONFIRMED
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re spending TODAY celebrating with family and friends. And I hope you can finally get some good rest TONIGHT after pulling off another successful Christmas. Many of us run short on shuteye around the holidays. But if that trend continues, it can become a problem. Good quality sleep is critical for...
The SECRET to Healthy Snacking Revealed
I love Christmas Eve. It’s always so peaceful. The calm before the storm. But before you tuck into bed tonight with those visions of sugarplums dancing in your head I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about SNACKING. Don’t worry, I’m not going to discourage it. In fact, healthy snacking is a...
Don’t Make THIS Coffee Mistake (Packs on Pounds!)
You’ll LOVE this news If you enjoy a good cup of coffee like I do. New research confirms coffee can help you keep your weight in check. But there’s one mistake you can make that DESTROYS the fat-burning benefits of our favorite morning brew. I’m talking about dumping sugar into your mug, of course! A...
Battle Age-Linked Brain Shrink NATURALLY
Our brains go through many changes as we age. One of the most common is a process called atrophy. It’s when our brain slowly shrinks. We’re told this is a “normal” part of getting older and there’s nothing much we can do about it. But that’s simply NOT true. In fact, there are ways to...
Shining a Light on the Mystery of Digestion
If you’ve ever wondered how long your food takes to go from your mouth to your behind, you’re NOT alone. It’s something most folks are curious about. In fact, I’ve had many folks ask me that precise question recently. But the answer is more complex than you might imagine. Foods are broken down and absorbed...