I can’t tell you how happy I am that someone outside of my own circle of colleagues is finally addressing endocrine disrupting chemicals as the disease-causing health hazards they are. I just [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
How the bacteria business could change medicine forever
I was writing about the human microbiome way before it was trendy—you might recall that I have a whole book on the subject, titled Boost Your Health with Bacteria. Yes, it was ahead of its time. [...]
Six diet tips doctors should be giving — but aren’t
Here’s some “breaking news” that gave me a chuckle — not because it’s funny, mind you. In fact, it’s so ridiculous that it’s almost sad. I recently came across an article outlining six dietary [...]
The secret cause of heart failure no one is talking about
Yesterday I made mention of the fact that healthy gut bacteria can help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Now it seems that it’s linked to heart health as well. According to new research, people who [...]
Olive oil protects against Alzheimer’s disease
It is always comforting to find another tool in the arsenal to protect ourselves against devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s, isn’t it? And it’s even better when that brain protection tool [...]
Can broccoli fight diabetes?
Once again, I’ve made it around the sun enough times to see science finally shine light on what we’ve always known about food and nutrition. And it’s another mark for the “mom was right” column. [...]
Why are Americans still dying from air pollution?
Do you ever marvel at all the things you’ve seen in your travels around the world? It sometimes amazes me how long I‘ve been on the planet, and all the little memories I’ve gathered throughout [...]
Age and obesity create the perfect storm for heart disease
I talk a lot about aging, and I talk a lot about obesity, but I don’t often delve into how the two relate to each other. But I just came across an interesting study that points out the unique [...]
Leafy greens boost kids’ brainpower
She might not have known the science behind why greens are important, but chances are, your mother knew intuitively that you needed them. The problem, of course, is that as a kid you probably [...]
Could high cholesterol have some benefits?
It never ceases to amaze me how we, as Americans, feel the need to demonize things. We do it over and over again, especially when it comes to health issues. First it was fat, then cholesterol, [...]