Weight loss is a big part of my life. Not only because I help people with this struggle every single day. But because I, myself, struggle with weight issues on a daily basis, too. Granted, I [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Why you should think twice before you fill that antibiotic prescription
As you know, I’m not a big fan of antibiotics. Or at least, not the way they’re used today. Yes, when they’re necessary, they’re absolutely life-saving. But the problem is, antibiotics usually [...]
The shocking cause of a quarter million deaths per year
A few weeks ago, a very unfortunate thing happened to one of my dearest friends. He was in the hospital for a heart-related concern. A procedure was performed to correct the problem and he was [...]
The hunger hormone that hijacks your brain
At the very core, hunger is a chemical experience. It’s regulated by a crucial interplay between two hormones, called leptin (your hunger’s “red light”) and ghrelin (your hunger’s “green light”). [...]
The controversial therapy that can cut deadly prostate cancer risk in half
You probably know by now that I’m a huge advocate for testosterone replacement — despite the beating this treatment has taken in the headlines over the years. The fact is, time and again, [...]
Why “BPA-free” plastic isn’t necessarily a safer choice
I think we can all agree that BPA (bisphenol A) needed to be banned. But while you’ll no longer find this toxic chemical in baby bottles or sippy cups, trust me, you’re still exposed to it on a [...]
Cutting-edge discovery changing the face of sleep science
You know those tough asparagus stalks you’ve been tossing in the trash during dinner prep? Turns out, they’ve been hiding a goldmine all this time. The scientific community has finally caught on [...]
Can you fast your way out of fatty liver disease?
Yesterday, I talked to you about the lethal dangers of high triglycerides — even when those levels are within the “normal” range. But high triglyceride levels don’t just affect your heart [...]
Conquer your heart’s most dangerous enemy — without drugs
There are a few rules of thumb I’ve always followed as a physician… #1: I’ve always worried more about carbs than fat. #2: I’ve always worried more about sugar than salt. #3: And I’ve [...]
The best anti-aging, memory-saving medicine there is
I know I talk a lot about exercise — almost as much as I talk about how sugar kills. I can’t help it: there are just so many incredible studies on the health benefits of exercise. And [...]