MAILBAG! Dial Down Sinus Pressure and Pain Naturally
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “I am constantly getting sinus headaches. Tylenol doesn’t seem to help much. Do I have any other options?” –Alice from Independence, Missouri Hi Alice, I’ll start with a warning about taking too much Tylenol. Swallowing a daily dose of acetaminophen (the generic name for Tylenol) can harm your liver. So...
Common Chemicals Cause High Blood Pressure?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, When I told my wife about a recent study I was reading, her response was, “A girl just can catch a break!” And she’s right. Women seem particularly vulnerable to the chemicals in our environment. We see this with chemicals that damage the thyroid (women are more susceptible), and we...
“Stick It" to Headaches with this Ancient Solution
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Tension headaches are more common than most people realize. In fact, two-thirds of us struggle with them. But as odd as it sounds, many folks don’t always realize when they’re having one. They know they’re in pain, of course. But they might insist it’s eye strain or a sinus issue....
“Food Reboot” HALTS Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you or someone you love suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), you already know how the disease can turn your life upside down. The stiffness and mobility problems slowly strip away your independence… and leave you in pain. Talk to your mainstream doc and he’ll just shrug their shoulders –...
100-Year-Old Trick STOPS Arthritis Pain
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re tired constantly refilling pain prescriptions, you’re not alone. And if you’re even MORE tired of the side effects that come with them, who could blame you? For far too long, Big Pharma has held arthritis patients hostage… promising relief while they rob you blind. It’s time for something...
FIGHT Pain Pill Dependence with This Simple Strategy
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Have you noticed how often we turn to pills for help? If we’re uncomfortable – too sad, too tired, or in pain – chances are, you reach for a pill. And it’s not that I’m blaming you… it’s the way our profit-driven mainstream healthcare is set up. The problem with...
Easy Listening Trick SPEEDS UP Heart Surgery Recovery
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re in line for heart surgery, there’s a lot on your mind… to say the least. There’s the recovery… then the bill… then, of course, your worry about the outcome. It all ends up producing a lot of anxiety before you even reach the operating table! There’s also the...
Mailbag! Your CBD Questions ANSWERED
What CBD would you recommend? I’ve read lots about the benefits and I’d love to get started. –Roberta from College Park, MD Hi Roberta, CBD (or cannabidiol) is an extract from the cannabis plant (marijuana) that doesn’t get you high. And, yes, the health benefits are amazing! Here’s what some research is showing CBD can...
Mailbag! Dr. Scott’s 2-Step System for PAIN-FREE Living!
I have spinal stenosis, and it’s very painful. Do you have any recommendations? –Deanna from Albuquerque, NM ***** Deanna, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this! To manage your spinal stenosis pain, you’ll want to focus on two areas: exercises and reducing inflammation. The word “stenosis” means narrowing, and with spinal stenosis, the boney...
Mailbag! DROP the Arthritis Meds and Try This Instead
I’m battling with osteoarthritis in my hips. Could you recommend some exercises or supplements to help with pain and mobility? –Wendell from Lexington, KY ***** This is a great question because you hit on the two BEST ways to help reduce arthritis pain: exercise and supplements. Wendell, you’re not alone. Statistics show that one in...