Since I am a big believer in testosterone supplementation–yet STILL get so many questions about its safety–I wanted to discuss this fear-fueled debate a bit more. Around 80 years ago, [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Always-good news: Yet ANOTHER benefit to eating chocolate
Here’s something that’s always good news to my patients–more evidence that chocolate’s good for you. Namely: a new study suggests that eating chocolate regularly may decrease the risk of [...]
A simple way to lower your blood pressure
I know I don’t talk about flaxseed supplements, or even flaxseed oil, all that much, but it is proving to have benefits beyond why most people take flax. So it’s time I revisit the topic [...]
How to break the negative genetic cycle
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard my patients use the excuse, “It must be genetics, doc!” And indeed, our genetic makeup can certainly impact our health. Obviously there are some things we [...]
When it comes to brain health, go with your gut
This is definitely an exciting and brave new world. I say that because nutritional supplements are beginning to get their due from scientific studies that prove what we’ve known about them for a [...]
A scary cancer risk–and an easy way to beat it
I’m writing today to say “I told you so” to the medical community. Which is always fun. Here’s why: I’ve been talking for such a long time about the importance of reducing inflammation in the [...]
Why it’s crucial to keep your blood sugar low—but not too low
Controlling blood sugar is, of course, important. For anyone concerned about maintaining optimal health. But especially for diabetics. Diabetics have a substantially increased risk of [...]
Add it to the list: Statins’ latest negative health effect
Those of us in the world of complementary medicine have been speaking about the dangers of statin medications for as long as I can remember them being on the market. But the powers that be in [...]
A bogus food “warning” you don’t need to be worried about
I love my city but, boy, can the powers-that-be in the Big Apple be clueless sometimes. Our mayor’s latest proposal to the NYC Board of Health is aimed at reducing…salt. The proposed plan would [...]
Step away from the pizza
As an Italian, I know I shouldn’t be saying this. But I’m going to say it anyway because I care too much about your health… A new study shows that pizza may in fact be just as bad for obesity as [...]