“No matter what I do, I can’t seem to lose weight. I think I’m cursed with a slow metabolism.” Sound familiar? If so, know you’re not alone. This is a common complaint I hear from my patients, and the good news is… you’re not cursed and you can fix your slow metabolism. Don’t forget, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 1, 2019
UPDATED:April 20, 2016
Losing your memory? Try my 9 step plan to reverse dementia
Dementia is a big problem and growing every day. Ten percent of 65-year olds, 25 percent of 75-year olds, and 50 percent of 85-year olds will get Alzheimer’s disease — at a cost of $60 billion a year to society. Worse, the number of people with Alzheimer’s is predicted to triple in the next few ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 9, 2016
Warning: Your olive oil may be an imposter
“I get so confused choosing the right oils and differentiating between different kinds of fats,” writes this week’s house call. “I watched a 60 Minutes episode that showed olive oil imported from Italy wasn’t really olive oil. And the other day, I went to the supermarket to pick up coconut oil ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 21, 2016
The one oil you should NEVER eat!
For years we were encouraged by the government and the food industry to choose so-called "heart-healthy" vegetable oils and to avoid traditional saturated fats. We were trained by the medical establishment to use vegetable oils including corn, safflower, soybean and canola. Butter was labeled ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 1, 2016
Kickstart your stalled metabolism with this 6 step thyroid plan
Does your metabolism seem to be limping along at a snail’s pace? Do you feel bloated, blue and exhausted all the time? Are the numbers on your scale creeping up despite your best efforts? If you suspect your thyroid’s contributing to your stalling metabolism and weight issues, you might be ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 22, 2016
Cure your irritable bowel syndrome without drugs
Picture this. You’re so sick you can’t leave the house. Your symptoms are so severe you’ve turned into a virtual hermit. But your doctor tells you it’s all in your head. Oh he uses terms like “functional” and “psychosomatic,” but it still all adds up to one thing, he doesn’t believe you’re really ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 5, 2016
10 must know facts that destroy the fat myth
Almost everyone I know – doctors and patients and eaters alike are all confused about fat. They still hold on to myths and misinformation that prevents them from taking advantage of the latest science to lose weight and get healthy. You’re likely familiar with many of them: Fat makes us ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 23, 2018
Q&A: 8 tips to reverse “Skinny-Fat Syndrome”
Dear Dr. Hyman, “If I’m not overweight, do I need to become concerned about obesity and other health issues? Even though I drink soda and eat whatever I want, I don’t gain weight. Should I be worried?” Answer: The short answer is yes, and here’s why. One study published in ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 27, 2016
10 natural solutions to eliminate acne
Acne isn’t just an issue for teenagers. While the condition does affect around 85 percent of teens, studies show adult acne is a real and growing problem. The conventional medicine approach is to attack symptoms. So we’re slathering on lotions and gels, popping pimples and even resorting to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 18, 2016
8 simple steps to heal your psoriasis without drugs
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin that affects over three percent of the U.S. population1 (that’s about five million adults), and typically involves scaling and inflammation. Most often, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red (inflamed) skin covered with silvery scales. These ... Read More ›
