I might start referring to the gut as “Captain Health”—because if there’s any part of your body that deserves a superhero name, it’s your microbiome. And today, I’m not just talking about its [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
When the FDA’s away, big business will play…
Today, I’ve decided to write about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And admittedly, I was a little wary about doing so—as heated as political debate has become under the Trump presidency. [...]
Poor microcirculation steals your life and your limbs
It’s been a while since I talked about microcirculation here. But I recently came across a new study that offers a rather shocking reminder of just how important this vast network of capillaries [...]
Gene testing offers promising solution to battling depression
I realize that I don’t often talk about the testing I do on my patients. And I suppose it’s out of habit. You see, many of the tests I use are cutting edge and haven’t really made it to the [...]
Supplements don’t kill kids—but THIS just might
I recently came across a rather dubious and misleading headline. One that touted new research, showing that “compared with vitamins, some dietary supplements increase the risk for severe medical [...]
A buzz that can break your heart—literally
Water is the only “energy drink” I’ll ever need. And as a doctor, it’s the only one I’ll ever recommend. (I don’t have a problem with coffee—but it’s not a substitute for a good night’s sleep.) [...]
Wake up your brown fat with a hot cup of joe
As I’ve mentioned here many times before, I’m not a coffee drinker. The caffeine simply leaves me too wired. But I realize this makes me an outlier. And of all the crutches out there, a hot cup [...]
Doctors double down on deadly sodium advices
The salt controversy continues to burn hotter than ever—even with so-called nutrition “experts” coming around on other topics, like dietary cholesterol. I realize that we’re running out of [...]
Ward off heart disease with an old arthritis standby
We’ve all heard about the wonders of glucosamine. In fact, it’s become one of those old-school standbys, falling by the wayside in favor of newer, more exciting supplements. But hold on to your [...]
Another microbiome breakthrough for the books
It’s hard to believe how “new” the idea of a healthy microbiome was back when I wrote my book, Boost Your Health with Bacteria, a decade ago. It was around the same time that the National [...]