As you many know, I was an obese child and adolescent. And I still have the psychological scars to prove it. That’s why the first book I ever wrote was, Feed Your Kids Well. (Click here to learn [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Ward off a deadly heart attack without drugs
Did you know that 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack each year? Not to mention, nearly 20 percent of those patients will have a second one within the subsequent five years. So, in [...]
SAFE and EFFECTIVE Alzheimer’s treatment? (Finally!)
Most of us will know or love someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It’s a devastating condition that slowly steals one’s independence, memories, and identity. So, finding ways to help AD [...]
How will YOU express your love this Valentine’s Day?
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, I’m sure talk of love and romance is around you… At the dinner table, local stores, television ads, and more. So, let me ask you this: How do you [...]
Don’t miss these early warning signs of MS
I don’t know why I don’t write about multiple sclerosis (MS) more often. My first cousin has MS and lives in a wheelchair, so I know firsthand how debilitating the condition can be. But since [...]
HALT cognitive decline with a daily multivitamin?
Data suggests that 70 percent of supplement users take a daily multivitamin. Do you? If not, you might want to reconsider. Because research reveals this safe and simple pill-popping habit could [...]
THESE comfort foods are deliciously DANGEROUS (stop now!)
Some people turn to food during stressful times. And then others shy away from it. Which type are you? For the food-seekers, often, the foods are indulgent—which is why we often refer to them as [...]
A waistline-destroying, highly ADDICTIVE habit
As I hinted about yesterday, our food supply plays a MAJOR role in our alarming obesity rates. The evidence is real, and there’s just something about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that can [...]
Overweight and feeling helpless? Let’s talk!
I think most people who struggle with their weight can relate to the war that goes on in their head about food. I’ve written about this on many occasions. Most recently, I discussed the new [...]
“Energy drinks” are NOT for children (WARNING)
Sometimes we all struggle to find daily motivation… And that can be especially true during the dark days of winter. But no matter the cause of these feelings of fatigue, there’s one thing I never [...]