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...
COVID-19: Lingers 9 Hours on This Surface?
Dear Reader, You’ve probably heard that COVID-19 can last for a long time on certain surfaces…. Some studies show the virus can last for four hours on copper, up to 24 on cardboard, and maybe three days on plastic and stainless steel and glass. But a new study shows that it can last for a long time on a surface you probably never think about. Your skin. Incredibly enough researchers in Japan have discovered that...
“Green Trick” Beats Colon Cancer?!
Dear Reader, When you hear about the incredible cancer survival stories, colon cancer is RARELY on the list. The sad part is, it’s one cancer we are seeing more of (especially in younger people). Colon cancer a has five-year survival rate of only 63 percent (which is not good). But the good news is, researchers...
Drug-Free Sciatica Treatment that WORKS!
Dear Reader, Do you have numbness in your feet? Does it sometimes feel like it’s shooting down the side of your leg? This kind of shooting pain can make it hard to stand. You might even have a constant pain on one side of your tush or even a burning, tingling sensation down your leg. Often times, it gets worse when you’re sitting. If any of the above...
This “Blood-Brain Secret” Defeats Alzheimer’s?
Dear Reader, I know plenty of older folks who’d opt for excruciating pain over losing the ability to think and remember. Jim, a friend of mine even said, “I’d rather have a heart attack or cancer than not remember my kid’s or grandkid’s names.” While it might sound extreme to younger people, MANY older folks feel this way… They don’t want to be a burden to their family or worse, lose cherished memories. Well, a new study discovered how to prevent this from...