It never ceases to amaze me how circular life really is. Case in point: I recently stumbled upon some “new” research, showing that infants raised on farms have richer microbiomes… and a lower [...]
Author: Dr. Fred
Building the perfect microbiome: Better gut health goes beyond probiotics
As scientific interest in the human microbiome grows, research has turned up its fair share of strategies aimed at transforming bacterial health. There’s just one problem: So far, these [...]
Staying healthy in a polluted world: How to protect yourself against the dangerous toxins you come face-to-face with on a daily basis
Fact: Umbilical cord blood from newborn infants can contain up to 300 toxic chemicals. And the average adult is exposed to more than 500 toxins every day. So referring to our environment as a [...]
NEWS BRIEF: The calorie-burning perk of “springing forward”
I devoted a decent amount of space last month discussing the dangers of daylight savings. So now let’s talk about one of the season’s many perks—the extra hour of daylight we get after a long, [...]
Fight Alzheimer’s with this one “holy herb”
It’s not every day that you see medical news outlets singing the praises of plants. And yet, that’s exactly what this report on an extract of yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) delivered. [...]
Protect your heart with a Mediterranean-style siesta
After Tuesday’s discussion, you might think the easiest way to ward off stroke risk is to take a high-quality fish oil supplement. And it’s true—getting the right amount of EPA/DHA every day is [...]
The verdict is in: Low-carb diets supercharge weight loss
Speaking of egregious diet myths (like breakfast being the most important meal of the day), I thought today I’d come out and hit you with some truth on yet another controversial topic. (Well, [...]
What your doctor isn’t telling you about fish oil
If you’ve been following the conversation around fish oils, you’ve probably noticed their effectiveness is being attacked at an alarming rate. And you know what? It’s not surprising. Conventional [...]
The deadly toll of obesity-related cancer
We’ve talked a fair amount about the rise in obesity-related cancer. But sometimes, even I’m shocked by the details of the reports coming out. A new study shows a rise in six obesity-related [...]
How to host a dinner that delights everyone
As I was sitting at home one evening, I noticed I got a direct message via Facebook. It was from a dear, old friend of mine. She said: “Honestly Fred, I have this dilemma quite often. I’m eating [...]
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