There’s a reason I’m always bombarding you with news that supports the recommendations I make to you — and it’s not because I’m patting myself on the back. It’s because I know first-hand [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The deep-sea cure for post-workout muscle pain
You’ve heard the old saying — no pain, no gain. You’ve probably also noticed that I’ve made it one of my missions to disprove this myth. Getting healthy doesn’t have to be hard. And there’s [...]
The science-backed way to lose fat and build lean muscle
High protein diets — like the one I have advocated and followed myself for the past 25 years — are finally getting their day in the sun. And trust me, the golden glow is going to last [...]
How to “train” your brain to cut dementia risk in half
Not a day goes by that a patient doesn’t ask me how they can keep their brain sharp and active. If my clinical experience is any indication, this might be the single biggest priority among aging [...]
The closest thing there is to a magic bullet for your blood pressure
Magnesium isn’t the sexiest supplement on the market. But in a day and age where sodium has emerged as the sacrificial lamb in the war on high blood pressure, it’s time this oldie-but-goodie got [...]
One factor that could make or break your diet’s success
There’s a growing amount of research supporting the connection between your individual microbiome and your overall health. And this is one aspect of wellness that you have absolute control over. [...]
Are you willing to volunteer your health for this unsanctioned experiment?
It’s no secret that I despise statin drugs. Well, let me rephrase that. Like most pharmaceuticals, they have a place in healthcare. But certainly not to the extent that they’re used in this [...]
One shockingly simple way to ward off childhood obesity
I don’t think it’s ever too early to start paying attention to your child’s weight. I was an overweight child myself. And some of my most traumatic memories stem from that time in my life. [...]
The controversial test that cuts prostate cancer deaths in half
Well, here we are…back to the seemingly endless PSA screening controversy, once again. Of course, for me, it was never a controversy. I’ve always stood by this test’s value — because [...]
And the latest health food is…
Ask most people to list what they consider “health foods” and you’re likely to hear things like granola or tofu. (Never mind that both of those foods are about as bad for you as they come — [...]