The EXACT Age to Get Serious About Your Health
An old friend recently asked me at what age he should get serious about his health because he still felt good. I told him: “Buddy, that’s great that you’re feeling so good! But here’s the thing. There’s no “right age” to start caring about your health.” The best time is always NOW. And that’s no...
Tiny Troublemaker Ramps Up Arthritis Pain [5 Ways to Fight Back]
If you’re one of the millions living with rheumatoid arthritis, you might be surprised to learn that the key to managing your condition could be right under your nose—or, more precisely, in your mouth. Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University uncovered a fascinating link between oral health and the severity of arthritis symptoms....
Diet Trick Slashes Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Multiple sclerosis (MS) only strikes younger people… right? So, if you’ve reached your senior years, you should be in the clear. Not so fast. It turns out the number of older folks being diagnosed with MS is rising. In fact, it has been since the 1970s right along with the overall number of diagnoses—it’s just...
Mail: Waking Up Stiff and Achy? Here’s Why
“My joints have been aching more than usual lately, especially in the mornings. What could be causing this, and what can I do to alleviate the pain?” —Evelyn Hi Evelyn, When a patient comes to me with similar symptoms, my first thought is they’re most likely dealing with arthritis. Typically, inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid,...
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...
Red Meat Once Again Given a Clean Bill of Health
If you’re old enough, you’re ALSO lucky enough to recall a time when red meat wasn’t considered the enemy. Up until the mid to late 1950s, it was understood that red meat wasn’t JUST mouthwateringly delicious… it was ALSO a valuable source of nutrition. And saturated fat wasn’t the bogeyman it was suddenly being portrayed...
Mailbag: Is Oil or Butter Better? The FINAL Answer
“Which is healthier to cook with? Oil or butter?” -Jackie from Harrisburg, PA Dear Jackie, Sometimes, I sit on the fence about an issue. Butter versus oil is NOT one of those. Butter wins EVERY time. The easiest way to understand why butter is better is to look at nature. If you could erase all...
Say "No Thanks" to THESE 4 Thanksgiving Foods
Feel that? Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and EXCITEMENT is in the air. Turkey Day is the official start of the holiday season. And you know what that means. We’ll be gobbling down all our favorite foods until New Year’s… and THEN we’ll resolve to start eating better again. Because, let’s face it,...
Potent “Forbidden” Solution ERASES Pain [STUDY]
Feeling achy or sore? Maybe you overdid working in the garden. Or perhaps you battle chronic joint pain. Before you reach for a risky over-the-counter med, consider this potent natural alternative that’s been proven to deliver POWERFUL pain relief. But you might be shocked to hear WHAT this “forbidden” pain reliever is… A growing number...
Fiery Spice DOUSES the Flames of Autoimmune Disease
For as long as humans have written words, they’ve written about ginger. The fiery and invigorating spice has been a culinary and medicinal staple in countless cultures for thousands of years. However, recent research reveals this knobby brown root could ALSO be a godsend for anyone battling an autoimmune disease… Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis,...