I’ve spoken about epigenetics quite a bit in the past. And I’ve explained how changes in gene expression may play a bigger role than we thought in a whole host of modern health crises — [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The not-so-secret weapon in the war against obesity
I’ve been obsessed with hydration for almost as long as I’ve been practicing medicine. What else would you expect from someone who specializes in weight loss? After all, water is the cheapest, [...]
The latest leap toward the antibiotic apocalypse
Today’s topic sounds like something out of a blockbuster thriller. But this is a true story that actually happened. And, sadly, it’s likely to continue happening, more and more often. This past [...]
Stall memory loss with a steady supply of sunshine
The research proving vitamin D’s role against cancer is undeniable. But that’s not the only reason you should be keeping tabs on your levels of this essential nutrient. According to a new [...]
Why a “normal” vitamin D level isn’t enough
I know I spend a lot of time discussing vitamin D. But there’s a really good reason for that. First and foremost, it’s a critical nutrient that you really must be taking. But the frightening fact [...]
The answer to the obesity epidemic…and a whole lot more
What I am about to tell you is such shocking news that I really think you ought to sit down for this one… According to recent results from the Spanish PREDIMED trial, Mediterranean diets [...]
The ancient secret to long-lasting arthritis relief
You want to know what Big Pharma’s afraid of? Studies like this — which I hope keep coming fast and furious…before the mainstream launches its next shameless attempt to discredit [...]
Simple nutrient speeds cold recovery by three days
Autumn may technically be cold season — but that doesn’t mean you’re safe in August. Summer colds happen. And while sneezing, coughing, congestion, and runny noses are never fun to deal [...]
This is your blood pressure on mashed potatoes…
Remember the best-selling book Potatoes Not Prozac? Well, you know I have no love lost on antidepressants. But if you ask me, potatoes are just as bad. Especially given their role in the twin [...]
The simple blood test that could save your heart and your brain
I know I’ve written about homocysteine before. But it’s worth bringing up again. In fact, I believe everyone should have their homocysteine levels tested. A high level of this amino acid points [...]