In an effort to keep myself from going completely crazy and falling down yet another pandemic-related research rabbit hole, I decided to switch things up a bit today. So, I dug through my [...]
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Foolproof your diet with this simple trick
So now that we’ve covered what we, as a country, are doing wrong where diet is concerned—thanks to the USDA—I thought I would spend today talking about one simple thing you can do to stay on the [...]
More on the USDA’s latest misguided guidance
I won’t mince words here: Eating healthy isn’t for the faint of heart. Yes, it can be extremely decadent and delicious. But there are things you’re going to have to give up, no matter what—so you [...]
“New” USDA dietary guidelines—same old mistakes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just made a really big boo-boo. Honestly, I don’t know what has happened to all of these federal [...]
Poor nutrition will cost you more than your health
By now, you should know how I feel about “dieting.” Sure, helping my patients and readers lose weight has been one of the cornerstones of my career. But a “diet” is really nothing more than the [...]
Breaking news: This standby supplement may help you live longer
Earlier this week, I told you, once again, just how transformative even the smallest amount of exercise can be to your health. And as much as I’m an advocate for exercise, what if I told you [...]
Five simple ways to protect your kidneys
I think it’s safe to say that a lot us take our kidneys for granted. Even the medical community seems to be guilty of it. I mean, how many campaigns have you seen advising you to protect your [...]
These 30 minutes could save your life
Today, I want to share two more new studies that prove, once again, how beneficial exercise is to your overall health. But this time, research shows it isn’t just short bursts of strenuous [...]
Transform your metabolic health in just 12 minutes a day
It’s no secret that I’m an avid proponent of exercise. And I realize I might sound like a broken record when I bring it up time and again. But I talk about it on a regular basis here in [...]
A nourished microbiome offers critical protection
It’s important to pay attention to (and nourish) your microbiome for various health reasons. Not only does good gut health help combat depression, low mood, and anxiety, but now, a new study [...]