Natural Vitamin Reduces Skin Cancer?!
It’s wintertime, and though you’re probably spending more time inside than you would in other seasons, there’s one thing from summer that never goes away. The sun. Now, mainstream medical advice is that you should ALWAYS stay out of the sun or use sunscreen every moment you step outside – yes even in the winter! Their reasoning? The sun’s...
“Gold” Spice Reduces Ulcerative Colitis by 40%!
Recently, a patient of mine, we’ll call her Mary, walked into my office and told me of her eight–week battle with bloody diarrhea. Many folks are embarrassed to talk about such things, but, having been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis two years ago, she’s gotten used to it. Her ulcerative colitis had remained in remission – until this recent attack. She said told me she went to the bathroom 20 times...
Fake v.s. Real: Which Tree is Safer?
This time of year, there’s one debate that always seems to come up in my house. And just maybe it’s happening in yours too. It’s not political or anything like that… but rather it’s an argument about which tree we should have in our house for Christmas. Should we go all natural, or get a fake, plastic tree? Well, luckily, a...
“Sugar Impersonators” Spiking Your Blood Sugar?
It’s no surprise that I always suggest staying away from sugar. It causes all kinds of health problems… and a big one is that, in large amounts, it’ll send your blood sugar through the roof. But sugar isn’t the only culprit Those foods that act like sugars can also open a can of worms when it comes to your health. These “sugar impersonators” can also...
Is Your Prescription WRONG?
Dear Reader, You make an appointment at your doctor’s office (which, let’s be honest, is no small feat in an “Era of Infection”). You pass the temperature and the pandemic questions with flying colors. You brave the waiting area, where any number of people might be infected and breathing viruses into the air… Everything inside the exam room goes as planned. But there’s something all-too-common that could be happening when you leave – something you don’t expect....
[Breaking] A Source of Alzheimer’s Discovered?!
Dear Reader, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the world. You’ve probably heard that this degenerative brain epidemic is caused by a buildup of harmful plaque in the brain. That much we know. But why that plaque builds up in the first place is a source of heated debates in the medical community. And now a new study suggests a key player...
[Warning] An Air Pollutant Hiding in Your Home?!
Dear Reader, When you think of air pollution, the typical culprits come to mind… Automobile exhaust, factory fumes, cigarette smoke… But have you ever considered one that’s hiding in your own home? In fact, it could be in your house right now. Here are the facts… Maybe you are like my wife; whenever we have friends over, or when she wants to relax, she lights a candle. She’s not...
Kidney Stone Culprit Hiding in Your Medicine Cabinet?!
Dear Reader, If you’ve ever dealt with the pain of a kidney stone before, you know they’re no joke. So, when a good friend of mine had to repeatedly take their 15-year old son to the emergency room for kidney stones, you can imagine how concerned we all were. Aside from the fact that, kidney stones are...
Bring Joint Pain to a Screeching Halt!
Dear Reader, Have you thought about putting up your Christmas lights yet? Maybe you have, or maybe you’re waiting until after Thanksgiving… or maybe you’re questioning if you’re doing it at ALL this year. And less face it, if you have joint pain, the thought of hanging lights, getting on a ladder, and putting up a tree is downright unbearable. When...
Hidden Factor in COVID-19 Risk?
Dear Reader, At first, the idea seemed downright crazy. Scientists investigating those who got COVID-19 and those who didn’t (including the different types of outcomes…) found that one thing in particular could make a huge difference. Sure, we all know by now that preexisting conditions — overweight, diabetes, heart disease — slant the odds against you. But this has the potential to determine if you get sick and how sick you become. I’m sure we’re all just about sick and tired of the...