There seems to be something in the air this time of year. More and more of my patients are complaining about stress, fatigue, forgetfulness, or feeling just plain overwhelmed. These types of [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The pill-free trick for beating depression
On Tuesday, I told you about new research suggesting that a simple supplement might succeed where popular antidepressants fail. And honestly, I can’t get enough of news like this — because I [...]
This weight-loss “wonder drug” may not kill you — but does it work?
In case you haven’t noticed, I despise prescribing medications for most issues. I believe in intervening with natural, holistic strategies first. But in very rare cases, even I have to resort to [...]
Safe, natural hope for treatment-resistant depression
I’ve been a big fan of acetyl-l-carnitine — and its effect on brain health, in particular — for decades. So I can’t say the news I’m going to share with you today surprises me. It’s exciting, [...]
The fight for your brain starts in your heart
Your heart health and brain health go hand in hand — it’s a crucial connection I discuss with my patients all the time. And for once, we’re not talking about a link that’s only recognized by the [...]
Stop the slow-motion disaster of diabetes
Twenty years. That’s how far in advance the red flags of diabetes start to wave before a full-blown diagnosis. This is the conclusion of new research, which debuted at the annual meeting of the [...]
An aspirin a day won’t keep the cardiologist away
I knew this day was going to come. It was just a matter of time. Modern medicine has built quite a house of cards with lies, deceit, half-truths, and pandering to any organization that will give [...]
Are plastics paving the way to the apocalypse?
In all my years of practicing medicine, I’ve found there are only a few things men really worry about when it comes to their health: testosterone, prostate problems, erections, and dying of a [...]
The PURE path to heart disease prevention
On what planet is a diet rich in fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes, fish, dairy, and unprocessed red meat considered controversial? It boggles my mind that we’re somehow still debating these facts [...]
The real to key prostate relief most remedies completely ignore
Last week, I told you how many conventional prostate treatments have some serious shortcomings. The good news is, there are safe, effective alternatives that can give you the relief you [...]