Believe it or not, new research shows that a popular kitchen spice might work just as well to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as commonly prescribed stimulants [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The colonoscopy alternative you can do at home
As you might imagine, cancer screening tests are a frequent topic of conversation in my practice. And there’s one test in particular that is universally dreaded among my patients. Of course, I’m [...]
Shocking statistics reveal serious trouble for today’s kids
On Tuesday, I shared some research showing that it’s not enough for kids to just get outside—if you want to ward off allergies and asthma, they need to be getting dirty, too. But you know what? [...]
The little-known deep-sea secret to pain-free movement
I often discuss natural ways to soothe joint discomfort. So today, I thought I’d share one of my go-to recommendations. This one is backed by more than 25 clinical trials, and research shows it [...]
The dirty little secret behind building your microbiome
It never ceases to amaze me how circular life really is. Case in point: I recently stumbled upon some “new” research, showing that infants raised on farms have richer microbiomes… and a lower [...]
Fight Alzheimer’s with this one “holy herb”
It’s not every day that you see medical news outlets singing the praises of plants. And yet, that’s exactly what this report on an extract of yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) delivered. [...]
Protect your heart with a Mediterranean-style siesta
After Tuesday’s discussion, you might think the easiest way to ward off stroke risk is to take a high-quality fish oil supplement. And it’s true—getting the right amount of EPA/DHA every day is [...]
The verdict is in: Low-carb diets supercharge weight loss
Speaking of egregious diet myths (like breakfast being the most important meal of the day), I thought today I’d come out and hit you with some truth on yet another controversial topic. (Well, [...]
What your doctor isn’t telling you about fish oil
If you’ve been following the conversation around fish oils, you’ve probably noticed their effectiveness is being attacked at an alarming rate. And you know what? It’s not surprising. Conventional [...]
The deadly toll of obesity-related cancer
We’ve talked a fair amount about the rise in obesity-related cancer. But sometimes, even I’m shocked by the details of the reports coming out. A new study shows a rise in six obesity-related [...]