A couple of weeks ago, I went on a bit of a tirade about the infuriating way the media covers “news” about multivitamins. I’d just calmed down when I came across yet another article that set me [...]
Category: Nutrition
Is this Thanksgiving tradition actually a hidden health hazard?
The post-turkey nap has become almost as big of a Thanksgiving tradition as the meal itself. But it turns out overdoing either one can put your health at risk. Unfortunately, the consequences of [...]
How Starbucks is turning America into a nation of addicts
It’s that time of year when everyone wants in on a piece of the pie – pumpkin, that is. And, of course, the biggest part of this trend is Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte (or, as it’s known by [...]
How a mirror could save your life
Let me ask you a personal question. How often do look at yourself in the mirror? And brushing your teeth and combing your hair don’t count. I’m talking about looking at every inch of your skin. [...]
The great American “vegetable” fake-out
You all probably know by now how much I love to watch television. (Yes, it’s OK to watch TV — if you’re also getting plenty of physical activity!) So, of course I didn’t miss the Emmy [...]
The “third-world” health hazard on the rise in American seniors
Malnutrition isn’t just something that’s happening to people who live in poverty-stricken third world countries. It’s happening right here in our great nation, especially among our older seniors. [...]
Spoiler alert: “Natural” snack foods are still junk
I just got back from my annual trip to the Natural Products Expo in Baltimore, MD. It’s a huge trade show where food manufacturers, supplement companies, and anyone involved in the natural health [...]
The truth about statins and diabetes
As you know, statins rank as one of my most despised drug classes of all time. Statins have traditionally been prescribed to patients with high cholesterol, in an effort to lower it. And yes, for [...]
Nutrition therapy for your DNA
I love the whole topic of epigenetics and how we can change our DNA simply by what we put into our mouths. I mean, this really should come as no surprise — anyone who has ever had a [...]
The new discovery that takes my Hamptons Diet to the next level
I’m really excited to tell you about a way I’ve found to enhance the Hamptons Diet. In fact, my patients are having such great success with this, I’m about to start writing an entirely new book [...]