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 [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
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 [...]
COVID-19: Our healthcare heroes are suffering more than you realize
Throughout this pandemic, I’ve written a lot about how people need to be taking care of themselves—through managing their diet, staying active, and taking care of their mental health. [...]
COVID-19: Are our leaders guilty of “social murder”?
I recently came across a very interesting editorial. It appeared in the prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ). And it accused politicians who didn’t take more aggressive measures to control [...]
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 [...]
Supercharge your CBD with one simple trick
I write pretty often about cannabidiol (CBD)—and there’s a good reason for it. As you know, this substance has changed the way I practice medicine. And it’s now one of my top recommendations for [...]
Research links this American-diet staple to early death
I never thought I would see this day come. And I’m absolutely giddy with delight. Because at long last, the word is out: White bread kills. Can I get a hallelujah!? Of course, as a reader of [...]
COVID-19 breakthrough: An old drug cuts death risk nearly in half
Since day one of the pandemic, I’ve been waiting for the great scientific minds to figure out how to repurpose old drugs in the fight against this virus. Keep in mind that not everyone will [...]
This five-cent supplement may save your life—and your wallet
Vitamin D is the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, way too many people remain deficient—in part because most mainstream doctors don’t know any better. But I’m hopeful that maybe [...]