By now, you’re well aware I’m a big proponent of exercise. But I wasn’t always so fond of it. I did it, don’t get me wrong. But I dreaded every workout. And I’d be [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Got inflammation? Walk it off
There have been lots of reports lately on strength training. How important it is for helping you lose weight and improve blood sugar control. But a new study shows that aerobic exercise still has [...]
Vitamin deficiency fuels inflammation
In the June issue of my newsletter, Logical Health Alternatives, I wrote about the link between inflammation and pain. I explained how the Standard American Diet–and all the packaged, [...]
Cookies and chips lower IQ
Hold onto your hats for this latest bit of groundbreaking news… Children who consume a healthy diet during childhood may have higher IQs than those who are fed junk food. Seriously? We need [...]
Getting a jump start on allergy season
Fall allergy season will be here before you know it. So it’s time to get a head start. Because I’ve found that taking a few simple steps before the season is in full swing can make a [...]
Omega 3 kicks babies’ allergies
A new study in the August issue of the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy showed that fish oil may help reduce allergies in infants. It’s a “gold-standard” study with all [...]
A natural hearing aid
Most people think of folic acid as the anti-birth-defect nutrient. (If they think of it at all, that is.) And while it is critical for pregnant women to make sure they’re getting plenty of [...]
Fake fish oil gets FDA stamp of approval
Yesterday, I told you about some impressive new research on a few “old standby” antioxidant supplements. Today, I want to take a minute to tell you about some recent developments with [...]
The “why” behind women’s sexual woes
When it comes to sex, mainstream medicine is always focused on men. I say, what about women? The machinery may be different. But there’s one common denominator involved in sexual [...]
Health benefits of green coffee bean
The green coffee bean Here in Manhattan, people are lined up at every cubbyhole coffee spot for their morning java. But here’s the thing… studies show that caffeine increases risk of [...]