Winter is in full swing—and viruses are spreading everywhere. That includes the dreaded norovirus. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the norovirus is [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Conventional medicine MISSES the mark in weight loss
Bring on the slings and arrows—I have faced them my entire career, and I’m not afraid! It was only a matter of time before conventional medicine began dismissing diet and lifestyle interventions [...]
Don’t let your doc overlook this vital test in 2025
I’m starting to believe that for every one thing mainstream doctors know… there’s are two they don’t—and I can’t figure out why. Is it lack of training or continuing education? Is it having to [...]
Glyphosate “kills” weeds AND your brain?
I remember presiding over a medical conference where a speaker warned about the dangers of glyphosate. (This is the main chemical used in many residential and commercial weed killers, like [...]
The untold story of a cancer biopsy
Yesterday, we started exploring the potential risks of undergoing a biopsy following elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) results. And I started to explain what happens to your body when any [...]
Men: Do you NEED that prostate biopsy?
For my entire career, I’ve faced the same critical question… Will getting a biopsy cause cancer to spread? Perhaps it’s something you or a loved one have wondered, too. Of course, I tend to [...]
Could semaglutide provide full-body benefits?
There’s no doubt semaglutide has taken the medical world by storm. (This is the active ingredient marketed under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy.) While it was originally developed as a [...]
Exploring the depths of a “muscle-mind” connection
I recently started working with a new personal trainer. She challenges me to think about my workouts differently. For example, she has me imagine how my efforts are impacting my muscles—and how [...]
A relaxing way to ease your achy, swollen joints this winter
The dark, dreary days of January are here. And if you suffer from arthritis, you might feel like your symptoms—pain, stiffness, and swelling—are worse than ever. After all, colder temps cause the [...]
Redefining obesity in 2025: Helpful or harmful?
Well, it’s 2025. Where does the time go?! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with loved ones. Of course, if you overindulged a bit over the last few weeks, that’s okay. But let’s now [...]