If you’re a regular reader, then you know that exercise is important to most aspects of our health. But what I often fail to recognize is this… For those with painful joints (arthritis), exercise [...]
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A fan-favorite way to cook veggies (it’s easy!)
Remember yesterday we talked about switching to a healthy, whole foods diet? And upping your vegetable intake as a way to prevent kidney stones? I have some good news… For those of you still [...]
This common mistake causes kidney stones?
Think about the most painful experience you’ve ever had… Was it stubbing a toe? Cutting your finger? Childbirth? Surgery? Or—perhaps it was passing a kidney stone. Indeed, for those who have [...]
Misinformation campaign: Unraveling the web of deception
I need to get something off of my chest. Something that has really been troubling me. So, no—today we aren’t going to dive into a study that talks about why exercise will boost your well-being [...]
To “O” or not to “O”?
To “O” or not to “O,” that is the question. At least, that’s the question most of my patients are contemplating these days. And I’m not talking about the Big O—rather, Ozempic. It’s a newer drug [...]
Survey says: Your favorite snack is “dirty”
I’m always telling you to follow a healthy, balanced diet. And as the temperatures continue to rise, many of us crave fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. That’s great news for our nutrition… As [...]
Cracking the code on healthy aging
A lot of things come to mind when someone talks about healthy aging. For many of us, it simply means we want to feel as healthy as possible—for as long as possible. So, I think it’s normal that [...]
(Shh!) Why are these findings being kept a secret?
Do you ever read a news story or research paper and wonder how the heck a certain conclusion was made? If so, you’re not alone. Case in point: The VITAL study was designed to primarily study the [...]
Why did the FDA just approve this wearable belt device?
Have you seen the movie, The Road to Wellville, where Matthew Broderick plays an eccentric doctor? He uses an opportunistic approach to health—prescribing different “devices” to achieve certain [...]
Big Food TARGETING diabetics? (Clean up in aisle three!)
Type 2 diabetes. It’s a lifestyle disease. Meaning you can prevent, even reverse, it by making better choices. As a reader of mine, you already know this. But you may also know how confusing [...]