Type the word "diet" into Google, and 281 million results pop up. At least, that's what the number was when I sat down to write this article. It's probably far more than that now. There's an entire industry built around weight loss. We're bombarded with hundreds of diet books every year, each one ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 1, 2019
UPDATED:November 1, 2019
5 ways to treat the flu WITHOUT drugs
If, despite your best intentions, you come down with the flu, there's plenty you can do to fight it. And fighting the flu doesn't mean accepting a handful of dangerous and expensive prescriptions. Try these five safer, natural cures instead. I've used them to cure more cases of the flu than I ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 1, 2019
5 ways to avoid catching the flu this year
Here's my beef with the flu vaccine: It makes people sick. Too many patients get sick after they get the vaccine. I also read the studies which show the vaccine has made no difference in the rate of flu-related deaths and offers a slim chance at best of preventing the flu. But I'm going to give ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Natural Remedies Can Beat Drugs in Quest for Asthma Relief
Q: I'm in my 60s and was diagnosed with asthma a couple of years ago. I was put on an albuterol inhaler, but my insurance made me switch doctors—and my new doctor prescribed Advair and Singulair. I don't know much about them, but I've heard about some scary side effects. I'm not sure whether I ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 14, 2016
10 facts you must know before taking another antibiotic
When they're actually used correctly, antibiotics can do an amazing job of clearing up the most lethal bacterial infections. And if you're sick enough to be hospitalized for an infectious illness like pneumonia, those antibiotics might even save your life. But like most drugs today, ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Is There a Natural Toe Nail Fungus Remedy?
Q: Help! I have ugly toenail fungus. I don't want to take an antifungal pill as I'm afraid of toxic side effects. Is there a natural alternative?A: I see lots of toenail fungus in the office. It's a common problem that increases with aging!The preferred conventional oral treatment is Sporanox pulse ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 5, 2017
Antibacterial products aren’t just useless—they can be killers
Q: I've been using antibacterial products to prevent the spread of germs around my house. But now I'm hearing these soaps may actually increase the risk of infection. What gives? Are they safe or not? ––Robert A., Burlington, VT A: In a word, no. Antibacterial products are absolutely ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Is a Virtual Colonoscopy Safer?
Q: I just turned 50 and my doctor recommends a colonoscopy. What is virtual colonoscopy? How does it compare to conventional colonoscopy. A: Most doctors recommend a colonoscopy at age 50 to screen for colon cancer. This is good preventative medicine, since age is the major risk for colon ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 4, 2018
10 Supplements I Wouldn’t Be Without
I get asked all the time which supplements I use or prescribe the most...which are the core products that I feel are most important to good health, the ones I wouldn't want to live without. In general, I think the best supplement is the one you're not getting enough of. For example, the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 14, 2016
Common Drug Combo Could Be Lethal to Your Gut
You've heard me talk plenty about how NSAID painkillers can cause stomach bleeding... a big problem for anyone, but potentially a very serious issue for older patients. Well, it turns out that if you're also taking an antidepressant, your risk of GI bleeding shoots through the roof. Here's what ... Read More ›
