I spent the first half of this week talking about toxins lurking in our food supply. Ones that — despite being dismissed as “harmless” — are actually research-proven threats to public health. So [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The cancer risk hiding in your salad bowl
For anyone who thinks spending a little extra for organic food isn’t worth it: It’s time to think again. And you don’t have to take my word for it. Because according to a new study, more frequent [...]
Pneumonia is lethal — in more ways than one
While we’re still on the subject of winter coughs, I’d like to take a moment to talk about one of the more serious risks involved with respiratory infections. In fact, it can be lethal. Pneumonia [...]
A drug-free way to kick your winter cough
The holidays are in full swing — and so, unfortunately, is cold and flu season. So today’s topic was a no-brainer. Anything that promises an effective end to an incessant hacking cough is going [...]
A cold sore today… dementia tomorrow?
Fact: Most people are infected with the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) — the most common form of the herpes virus — by age 70. And here’s another, far more frightening fact: For over thirty years [...]
Kids grow into obesity — not out of it
There’s a reason my first book was called Feed Your Kids Well. It’s my firm belief that the way we’ll eat for the rest of our lives is embedded in us as infants, toddlers, and young children. [...]
Two all-beef patties — with a side of antibiotics
It’s so funny to me how devious big chains usually are. Especially fast food chain restaurants. On second thought, maybe funny isn’t the right word. Frustrating and infuriating are more like it. [...]
The “Catch of the Day” can prevent childhood asthma
I really can’t think of a better way to wrap up this weeks’ discussions on kids’ health and the importance of fish oil than with a bit of new research that combines both of these topics. Take a [...]
The health of American kids is in the crosshairs again
We’re all well aware of the hoopla surrounding this current political administration. And it seems like a new controversy dominates the headlines every day. But whether you feel it’s all “fake [...]
A common-sense alternative to addictive anxiety meds
While we’re on the subject of fish oil, I can’t resist sharing the results of yet another recent study demonstrating the power of omega-3s. Not just for your heart (as I discussed yesterday)… but [...]