I was a very heavy child—and later, a very heavy teen. It’s one of the reasons why childhood obesity is such an important, personal issue to me. (It’s also why I wrote my first book, Feed Your [...]
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[Men: WARNING!] Study reveals hidden cause of low T
Yesterday, we talked about declining rates of fertility as a result of the chemical soup we’re living in. So, today, let’s talk about another factor that directly influences reproductive [...]
The invisible health crisis that’s threatening our future
I have a lot of patients (and friends) who have chosen to have children later in life (which is pretty common here in New York City). As a result, I’ve spent a fair amount of time in my [...]
Boost your exercise routine and conquer crippling anxiety
It’s been a harrowing year—and counting. That’s why I’ve dedicated a lot of time talking to you about how to manage pandemic anxiety. And regular exercise is always one of my first [...]
Can worms help prevent chronic disease?
If you’ve been a reader of mine for a while, then you already know that I’ve always felt that Americans—and most of the Western world, really—live in environments that are entirely too clean. I [...]
Even “moderate” sugar consumption kills
Now that we’re all back from a nice long Memorial Day weekend, let’s travel across the Atlantic... Because some brand-new research out of Switzerland has just driven yet another nail into [...]
The latest vitamin D “guidance” is too absurd to be true
I have some appalling news to share with you today—and just in time for summer, too. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)—yes, the same group who controls what doctors [...]
COVID-19: A key to good health is right outside your door
Memorial Day weekend has arrived once again, marking the unofficial start of yet another summer season. And with vaccination rates climbing and restrictions lifting, things are shaping up to be [...]
The ugly truth behind cancer surgery and biopsies
I’ve fielded this question, in various forms, for years: Does surgery or a biopsy cause tumor cells in your body to spread? Unfortunately, I’ve never really had a good answer. After all, modern [...]
Here’s why you’re hungry all the time
On Tuesday, we talked about the problem with refined grains—which for some reason, this country’s nutritional “experts” just haven’t been able to wrap their brains around. Current dietary [...]