It was only a matter of time before people started to rebel against the conventional “cut, poison, burn” approach to cancer treatment… and more specifically, whether it’s worth the devastation it [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Bad genes may not kill you—but bad choices will
If there’s one misconception that threatens to undermine the message I’ve worked my entire career to drive home, it’s that genes are the main culprits behind chronic disease and early death. [...]
America’s sitting epidemic is getting worse…and much deadlier
Here’s a real shocker: Americans aren’t just failing to meet the minimum recommendations for regular exercise… they’re actually sitting more than ever before. You’ll have to pardon my sarcasm. [...]
Could a “man-ogram” replace needless prostate biopsies?
I don’t get many chances to address men’s health directly. And since we’re on the subject of screening breakthroughs this week, I couldn’t think of a better time to share some more exciting news: [...]
A new Alzheimer’s blood test clears the way to a cure
Today’s topic is very exciting to me—so I imagine it will be to you, too. Because who wouldn’t be delighted to hear about a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? And [...]
Too much sleep could double your heart attack risk
I’m always urging you to give sleep the same priority as diet and exercise. Because when it comes down to it, nothing you’re doing to stay healthy is going to matter if you’re not getting the [...]
Antacids cause more problems than they solve
If you’re a regular reader of mine, then you already know that antacid medications—and those little purple proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in particular—have been in the hotseat for a while now. Of [...]
PCOS is a problem at any age—especially if left undiagnosed
I frequently talk about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in my practice. And I’m not a gynecologist (GYN), as you well know—just a holistic-minded physician who actually pays attention to his [...]
Make sure your doctor checks for these five metabolic markers
I have to admit, I chuckled when I came across a little article urging doctors to “screen for five markers to ward off heart disease, diabetes.” Why? It’s 2019, for Pete’s sake! And if docs [...]
There’s no such thing as a risk-free surgery
With all of the incredible advances in modern medicine, it’s easy to stumble into a false sense of safety where surgery is concerned. And your typical surgeon looking to pad their paycheck [...]