So I just stumbled across an article about a condition I never knew existed. And after reading the symptoms, I think I may have to diagnose myself with it. But don’t worry — I think I’m actually [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The deadly risk that sets in before high school graduation
Yesterday I told you how the American Academy of Pediatrics is finally alerting parents to the damage fruit juice can do. As I said in that Reality Health Check, the statement is a step in the [...]
Is mainstream medicine finally coming to its senses?
How about some hopeful news about the mainstream medical establishment for a change? Could it be possible that they’re actually willing to take a controversial stance that will result in positive [...]
Running on fumes? Read THIS.
Raise your hand if you’ve felt sluggish, fatigued, or just plain exhausted at some point in the past week. Did your hand go up? If so, you’re like most of the people who come to see me for help. [...]
More people than ever dying of obesity-related illness
If the “news-flash” headlines this new study is generating shock you, you haven’t been paying attention. The big revelation? More people are dying from obesity-related causes than ever before. I [...]
Want better sleep? Have a reason to get out of bed in the morning
Since we’ve been on the topic of dangerous over-the-counter medications this week, I figured this was a good opportunity to remind you how risky pharmaceutical sleep aids are. But the good news [...]
Heartburn meds linked to 25% increase in risk of death
There are just no free rides when it comes to any drug. End of story. And yes, that includes over the counter medications. Far too many people take them thinking they’re safe simply because they [...]
Let’s set the record straight on saturated fat
When is the attack on saturated fat going to end? Rather than tackle the real dietary killer out there — sugar — the mainstream medical establishment is once again taking aim at saturated fat. [...]
Think aspirin is safe? Think again.
You know that daily aspirin your doctor tells you to take to reduce the risk of heart attack? Turns out it might not be the safe panacea mainstream medicine would have you believe. I’ve always [...]
Taking multiple medications slows older adults’ walking speed
Earlier this week I told you about a study that revealed statins are being prescribed needlessly to countless older Americans. One of the reasons that’s a problem — beyond the fact that statins [...]