Our food supply is horrible. And it seems to get worse with each passing year. After all, the powers-that-be are greedy. Who cares if their plans destroy our health and, in turn, our lives—as [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Stop peeling your apples and carrots
Have you ever prepared lunch for your grandkids by cutting off the crust of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich…? And peeling off the skin of an apple or cucumber? If so, let’s talk about the [...]
If age is just a number… is 65 the sweet spot?
Guess what? Yet another 90+-year-old patient recently came to see me at my clinic… A man who also takes care of himself completely, lives independently, and yes, takes hormone replacement therapy [...]
My ultimate guide to longevity
I recently had a pretty remarkable work week. I saw six patients in their mid-90s. And get this… They all arrived to my office independently. (Sure, two of them had walkers. But only to help [...]
Achy joints? Get up and MOVE (Really!)
If you’re a regular reader, then you know that exercise is important to most aspects of our health. But what I often fail to recognize is this… For those with painful joints (arthritis), exercise [...]
A fan-favorite way to cook veggies (it’s easy!)
Remember yesterday we talked about switching to a healthy, whole foods diet? And upping your vegetable intake as a way to prevent kidney stones? I have some good news… For those of you still [...]
This common mistake causes kidney stones?
Think about the most painful experience you’ve ever had… Was it stubbing a toe? Cutting your finger? Childbirth? Surgery? Or—perhaps it was passing a kidney stone. Indeed, for those who have [...]
Misinformation campaign: Unraveling the web of deception
I need to get something off of my chest. Something that has really been troubling me. So, no—today we aren’t going to dive into a study that talks about why exercise will boost your well-being [...]
To “O” or not to “O”?
To “O” or not to “O,” that is the question. At least, that’s the question most of my patients are contemplating these days. And I’m not talking about the Big O—rather, Ozempic. It’s a newer drug [...]
Survey says: Your favorite snack is “dirty”
I’m always telling you to follow a healthy, balanced diet. And as the temperatures continue to rise, many of us crave fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. That’s great news for our nutrition… As [...]