Today is Veteran’s Day — and in honor of all the men and women who have bravely served our country, I’m excited to share the results of a new study that deals with a very important issue. [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The deadly domino effect set off by your morning glass of OJ
I recently came across some research that I found to be a mixed bag of victory and defeat. And on the heels of this week’s “Sugargate” discussion, today seemed like the perfect time to share it. [...]
The scandal that shaped U.S. dietary guidelines for half a century
I just love it when the powers that be get “outed.” And let me tell you, this latest scandal–which I’m calling “Sugargate”–is simply delicious. It’s blown the lid off the illicit [...]
Too many cancer patients are getting chemo they DON’T need
I couldn’t be more excited to share this news with you today. Because it could very well save you or someone you know from some very dangerous and misguided treatment recommendations. According [...]
Reverse insulin resistance with steak and eggs
Every new study on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet serves up yet another death blow to the low-fat diet advocates. But today, I’d like to tackle some similarly persistent nutrition myths [...]
Is your doctor really equipped to help you make life-or-death decisions?
I came across a new survey recently and I thought the results were interesting — especially on the heels of this week’s vaccine discussion. Evidently, researchers at University of Maryland [...]
The other vaccine controversy you need to know about
On the journey to uncover the truth about vaccinations amidst all of the controversy surrounding them, the medical profession (as both you and I know) has responded by burying its collective head [...]
Sleep disorders take a deadly toll
Let’s not mince words here. Sleep disorders kill. And they do so in a variety of insidious ways. But today, I want to talk about one way in particular…by elevating your risk of stroke. The [...]
The simple Spanish secret to saving your vision
If you’ve been reading the Reality Health Check for a while, I’m guessing I don’t need to bring you up to speed on the many benefits of fish oil. It’s been on my list of “Desert Island” [...]
The preventable condition that doubles your risk of death
I talk a lot about diabetes and all the risks that come with it. And I really do hope that you pay very close attention to the warnings I put out there. Because this is a seriously awful disease [...]