Just a few years ago, I wrote a book called Boost Your Health with Bacteria. At the time, I included all the latest science. And it’s still a great place to start if you want get a better [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Have you had your vitamin D level tested lately?
I’ve been shouting from the rooftops for years that everyone — adults and children alike — should be getting their vitamin D levels tested on a regular basis. But unfortunately, the [...]
Tune into this natural therapy to soothe pain
I’ve talked a lot recently about the dangers associated with pain relieving drugs like NSAIDs. So I’m always on the lookout for natural alternatives that can help you avoid them. And this new [...]
Spoiler alert: “Natural” snack foods are still junk
I just got back from my annual trip to the Natural Products Expo in Baltimore, MD. It’s a huge trade show where food manufacturers, supplement companies, and anyone involved in the natural health [...]
To T or not to T? New research offers a final answer to that question
To say there has been a lot of controversy surrounding testosterone would be putting it mildly. It’s been thrown under the bus for supposedly causing everything from prostate cancer to heart [...]
Three exciting new health breakthroughs you need to know about
As you may already know, I’m the proud president of an organization called The International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN). It’s an amazing group of doctors, [...]
The simple solution for slashing your risk of the dreaded norovirus
You know how much I love simple, easy, natural remedies for staying healthy. Well, here’s a good one for you: Scientists have discovered lemons may help prevent the spread of the highly [...]
The truth about statins and diabetes
As you know, statins rank as one of my most despised drug classes of all time. Statins have traditionally been prescribed to patients with high cholesterol, in an effort to lower it. And yes, for [...]
Nutrition therapy for your DNA
I love the whole topic of epigenetics and how we can change our DNA simply by what we put into our mouths. I mean, this really should come as no surprise — anyone who has ever had a [...]
The earliest test yet for detecting Alzheimer’s
I have patients coming to me on a daily basis asking for the best ways to ward off one of the most troubling — yet most common — symptoms of aging: memory loss. And as you’ve read [...]