While the long, hot, sultry days of summer will soon end, there’s one thing remains a threat year-round… Dehydration. Indeed, skimping on fluid intake can lead to a whole slew of health [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Raise your glass to THIS health benefit
Throughout medical school, I learned that light to moderate alcohol consumption had health benefits. I still stand behind that notion—and I have my entire career. Of course, the pendulum has [...]
Repair your GUT in two simple steps
Yesterday, we talked about the gut-chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) connection. And I ended saying there are two simple steps standing between you and brighter days ahead… Improving the diversity [...]
THIS causes chronic fatigue syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious and complex condition that we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of. But, in my view, it’s far from a psychological disorder (even though that’s [...]
When stress eating turns dangerous
Are you a stress eater? Or, does stress take away your appetite? For me, it depends on the stressor. But when it’s the former, I usually run for cheese or sausage from my favorite Italian [...]
Indoor air quality ALWAYS matters (urgent!)
At the beginning of the pandemic, people became interested in health aspects that they previously overlooked. And for what felt like the first time, indoor air quality became quite a concern. (I [...]
Summertime fun can DESTROY these two senses?
I don’t know about you, but I’m soaking in every last bit of summer. For many folks, that means vacations, cookouts, swimming—even lawn maintenance and gardening. Of course, we spend a lot of [...]
The truth behind allergic reactions
Are your allergies worsening with each passing year? Or perhaps you’ve never suffered an allergic reaction before… and now, they hit you like a ton of bricks. Either way, you’re in good company. [...]
Tackling insomnia, once and for all
I’m so excited that the medical community is finally starting to recognize sleep as a parameter of good health. I know, I know… it sounds ironic since sleep, for me and most doctors, often comes [...]
The scary “sleep-stroke” connection
Sleep affects so many areas of health. Yet, it’s an underrated virtue. Last week, I told you how prioritizing good sleep can help increase your lifespan. Today, I want to expand on that topic. [...]