The Feast of the Seven Fishes might be my favorite Christmas Eve tradition ever. And not just because it’s been a huge part of my own Italian-American family’s festivities… I love [...]
Category: Vitamin D
Cancer patients: Could this nutrient help eliminate pain and fatigue?
I never need a reason to tell you to take your vitamin D—it’s been a mainstay of my desert island supplement list for years now, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Still, convincing the [...]
COVID-19: These four supplements may lower infection risk
I’m so tired of hearing mainstream “experts” claim that vitamins do nothing but give you expensive urine. They’ve been doing it for as long as I’ve been practicing medicine. And if the United [...]
The latest vitamin D “guidance” is too absurd to be true
I have some appalling news to share with you today—and just in time for summer, too. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)—yes, the same group who controls what doctors [...]
COVID-19: A key to good health is right outside your door
Memorial Day weekend has arrived once again, marking the unofficial start of yet another summer season. And with vaccination rates climbing and restrictions lifting, things are shaping up to be [...]
This five-cent supplement may save your life—and your wallet
Vitamin D is the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, way too many people remain deficient—in part because most mainstream doctors don’t know any better. But I’m hopeful that maybe [...]
Vitamin D is still your safest defense against COVID-19
Speaking of messages I plan to keep repeating until I’m certain they’ve sunk in… today I want to focus on the deadly risks of vitamin D deficiency. And those risks are especially apparent right [...]
A nourished microbiome offers critical protection
It’s important to pay attention to (and nourish) your microbiome for various health reasons. Not only does good gut health help combat depression, low mood, and anxiety, but now, a new study [...]
One specific blood test could ward off an early grave
I’ve spent a lot of time talking about the importance of vitamin D lately—not least of all because of its pivotal role in the fight against COVID-19. Still, I wanted to take some time to remind [...]
Don’t “fall back” on your vitamin D intake this winter
As we creep further into the cold, dark days of winter, there’s another urgent health concern—outside of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—that you should be aware of. Of course, I’m talking [...]