Mailbag! How to Repair Dry “Winter Feet”
My feet get dry and crack year-round, but especially in the winter time. Do you have any tips? –Ellen from Richmond, VA Ellen, You are not alone. When surveyed, over 50 percent of Americans say suffer from xerosis (excessively dry skin). And it’s true that it worsens in the wintertime as humidity drops. We also...
Five Nutrients YOU NEED During Winter
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, We’ve almost made it past the worst part of winter! The days are a little longer, and the sun is peeking through the clouds again. However, we’re not quite to the joy of spring yet. And what you may not realize is, as the seasons change, your diet should too....
“Table Fruit” IMPROVES Gut Health
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’ve seen some pretty bizarre studies come across my desk, and it’s taught me one thing: always read the fine print. You see, studies are usually sponsored by someone—after all, those microscopes and lab coats are costly! And sometimes, that sponsorship can pressure the researchers to find more “favorable results”...
[LADIES] Is THIS Treatment Making Your UTI Worse?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Is there anything more ANNOYING than a urinary tract infection (UTI)? They always seem to come up at the worst time… and the constant trips to the bathroom are exhausting. Not to mention the horrible pain and discomfort! UTIs are a huge problem for seniors, especially women. But in some...
Prescription Drug ELEVATES Heart Attack Risk 40%
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, The prescription drug game has gotten way out of control. Big Pharma has made it nearly impossible to get treatment for a disease that doesn’t involve new meds to try. But now, they’ve done something truly unscrupulous. If you have depression, fatigue, problems with your muscles or nerves, or are...
“Nutrient Knight” SHIELDS You from Processed Food Damage?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, It’s ok to admit it… You probably don’t always eat what you should. We all indulge in processed foods now and then… especially when we’re away from home or out with friends. Before you realize it, you’re sitting down and ordering whatever you want. No one is perfect all the...
The #1 Supplement to SOOTHE Symptoms
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Fighting cancer takes a special kind of bravery. It involves seeking out every possible treatment and never giving up hope. And if you’re one of those folks, I salute you. I’ve seen it all when it comes to cancer treatment, and the mainstream’s so-called options are hardly that. I know...
FDA Announces Startling New Food Rule
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Thanks to the mainstream, there are few things that scare people more than this basic food ingredient. I’ve watched as people pour sugar and vegetable oils on to their food while drinking a bottle of tequila and smoking… and yet SHRIEK at the sight of this common nutrient. And now...
Mailbag! LOWER Your Cholesterol with These Simple Tips
I have high cholesterol, but I’m worried about taking statins. I read an article about them possibly causing dementia. Is this true? Is there anything natural I can do to reduce my cholesterol? –Linda from Biscayne Bay, FL Linda, In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a release stating that statins may cause...
Exciting New Therapy SLASHES Depression Nearly 80%!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you suffer from depression, you know that sometimes people don’t take it seriously. I’m willing to bet you’ve been told once or twice to just “Buck up!”. But no matter how dismissive people can be, depression is a legitimate disease… and it affects 6 million seniors every year. The...
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...