Don’t get me wrong. I think sugar in all its forms is pretty much the scourge of the earth. But can we stop pretending that all sugars are the same? Because the high fructose corn syrup [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Vitamins are here to stay
The last century has been a real windfall for vitamins. We know more about their benefits now than ever before. And what’s even more exciting, we’re really beginning to reap the [...]
Change of heart
I’m happy to report that the smear campaign on calcium is finally winding down. Well, almost. Let me explain. According to a recent study from Harvard, you can now fill up on calcium [...]
You recommend treenuts and MacNut oil, but I’m allergic?
Q. I am fatally allergic to treenuts and you say to use macadamia nut oil and eat all treenuts for my problem. So, what do you say now!? –From Sally V in California Dr. Fred: While my New [...]
Fatal shot
Insulin-dependence may not sound so bad. In fact, you might even think it’s easier to take a shot of insulin than to take on type-2 diabetes the drug-free way. (Which, luckily, is absolutely [...]
Dangers of PFOA
It wasn’t long ago that I last warned you about the dangers of PFOA. But since the final report on this toxic chemical was just released, I thought I should mention it again. Let me rephrase [...]
Titanium magnet bracelets for stiffness
Q. I enjoy and respect your daily information. What is your opinion on titanium magnet bracelets for adding range of motion and overall increase in comfort from stiffness? Personally, I wear one [...]
Stevia vs. Palm Sugar
Q. I’ve tried Stevia, and even though I know that it is a natural sweetener, it still leaves a metallic taste in my mouth…what about Palm Sugar? I’ve read that it is the only [...]
Weighing in on the “obesity paradox”
Here’s an absurd little tidbit for you to chew on: According to a recent meta-analysis, being overweight might help you live longer. (Yes, researchers actually came up with that. And yes, someone [...]
Long live multivitamins
Patients often approach me with panicked questions about the latest sensational headline to turn the health world on its head. One of the more recent of these is the claim that daily [...]