If you told me back in the beginning of my career that one day, I’d be writing about using marijuana as a weight loss aid, I wouldn’t have believed you. And yet, here we are. Most people [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Are you feeding your kids (or grandkids) a recipe for celiac disease?
People ask me what to feed their children and their infants all the time. After all, I did write a book called Feed Your Kids Well. And one of the main things I’ve always said is that grains [...]
Fussy eaters could face a shocking fate
I’m going to start today’s conversation with a warning—the story I’m about to tell you is upsetting. And parents in particular may find it especially hard to read. But the message is important. [...]
The Mediterranean-style “cure” for chronic kidney disease
Your kidneys are your body’s built-in “filtration” system—so I’m guessing I don’t need to explain their importance. Or why chronic kidney disease is such a serious problem. But I will point out [...]
And the latest recall goes to… Zantac®
The bad news about popular medications just keeps on rolling in. And believe it or not, today’s report is even scarier than the last one. Maybe you’ve already heard that the antacid Zantac® (also [...]
What are you doing this January? Join me in paradise…
The year 2020 is right around the corner. (I know, I can’t believe it either…this is not a drill.) But if we have to cross this milestone—why don’t we make the most of it? Why don’t we make this [...]
Common, over-the-counter pain pills may send arthritis sufferers to an early grave
Today’s topic might shock you—I know it definitely shocked me. But not because it’s surprising in the least. We’ve actually known for a while now that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [...]
Don’t make this common mistake during flu season
You know how much I hate the flu shot—I tell you about it every year. But if there’s a close second on my seasonal hit list, it’s got to be hand sanitizer and antibacterial soaps. It may seem [...]
What is this popular drug really doing to our kids?
I’ve always had concerns about methylphenidate—better known as Ritalin®—and how it might affect young brains. And I’m sure I’m not alone. After all, it’s an FDA-approved methamphetamine. In other [...]
When Big Pharma robs Medicare, we all foot the bill
How about this for a headline: Medicare Wastes Billions on Newer Drugs. I didn’t write it, of course… but believe me, I couldn’t have said it any better myself. And as a matter of fact, I was [...]