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Category: Reality Health Check
Kick colds to the curb all winter long
Another day, another study on the incredible power of probiotics. And with cold and flu season right around the corner, this one couldn’t have come at a better time. According to this new [...]
The pop culture lie that’s poisoning our kids
I don’t know if you follow pop culture as closely as I do. But recently, a certain actress was starring in a movie. And it seems all the critics could talk about was how fat she is. Now, this [...]
The oldie-but-goodie secret to unshakeable heart health
I’ve written about the endothelium many times before. But it’s a topic that bears repeating—because it’s absolutely critical to your health. As a quick refresher, the endothelium is the thin [...]
Flatten post-meal blood sugar spikes…with a “milkshake”
You won’t find a better diet aid than whey protein. It’s one of my staple recommendations to curb hunger and supercharge weight loss. But whey has some other incredible health benefits too. Like [...]
One simple but strong ally in the fight against fatty liver
I guess I’m feeling pretty generous toward animal studies this week. But once in a while, they are worth mentioning. Because the rat study I want to share with you today hits on several of the [...]
The high-fiber myth that’s killing colon cancer patients
I’m sure you’ve noticed that I don’t talk about animal studies very often. It’s a very deliberate decision. After all, it’s a pretty big leap in logic to assume a result you get in mice will [...]
The tried-and-true solution to America’s biggest health disasters
I hardly ever write about chlorella. But I use it all the time, especially in detox protocols. This algae-based “green food” is actually one of the oldest “tried and true” supplements in the [...]
The deep-sea secret to kicking cigarettes for good
Last month, I spent a little time talking about the progress this country has made in its anti-smoking efforts since the Surgeon General issued its first dire tobacco warnings 50 years ago. I [...]
Saving your memory only takes minutes a day
I know I write about exercise a lot. But physical activity has so many profound health benefits I could write an entire book on the subject. Take the results of two new studies, for example. They [...]