Very cool! A new study from the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Studies did something I've been hoping they'd do. They looked at 894 cases of low back pain that resulted in worker's compensation claims. They compared the results in these cases based on whether the patients saw a medical ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 26, 2016
February 9, 2016
Is Vitamin D Deficiency Causing YOUR Illness?
I've been talking a lot about vitamin D in the past few years. New data suggests that inflammation is the culprit for the incredibly high incidence of deficiency of this nutrient. Low levels of vitamin D have been correlated with high incidences of cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
“Superfruit” Fights Heart Disease and Reduces Cholesterol
I had a patient tell me that she attended a health screening and was told to eat less olive oil and avocados. The idea, apparently, was that these are both high sources of fat, and that fat causes you to become fat and increases your risk for heart disease. This completely blew my mind, because ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Turn Down the Flame!
A new study demonstrates the detriments of high-heat cooking. The study compared the effects of 2 diets--one based on "mild steam cooking", and the other on "high-temperature cooking". The following was observed after only one month: In comparison with the mild-steam group, ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
Skipping Breakfast Can Make You Fat and Sick
For many of us life is hectic, and often the morning is when we don't take the time to do those things we need to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle--a walk, some time to ourselves, and a good breakfast. A new study shows that skipping breakfast is detrimental to our health in many ways--read ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Cocoa For Your Gut and Your Heart
A new study shows that Cocoa is beneficial to the flora of your gut. The daily consumption of cocoa for 4-weeks significantly increased levels of bifidobacterial and lactobacilli in the gut. These bacteria are the hallmark of healthy gut function and healthy nutrient absorption. Additionally, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 2, 2021
Icariin for Osteoporosis
There has been a tremendous amount of research on the natural compound icariin in recent years. The substance is usually isolated from Horny Goat Weed (what a name) also known as yin yang huo. I'll highlight the research by category here... Osteoporosis Several studies indicate that icariin ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Building a Better Brain
Memory is a skill that most of us would like to sharpen. In addition to providing us with convenience and confidence, memory is a sign of our overall health. Your brain is not separate from the rest of your body—it is totally integrated with each and every one of the ten thousand trillion cells ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 17, 2017
Natural Strategies for High Blood Pressure
With every beat of your heart, blood is being pushed through your arteries. After feeding all of your bodily tissues this blood travels to the lungs, where it is revitalized with oxygen. The oxygen-rich blood then returns to your heart where the whole process begins again. Your heart beats more ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
The Coffee Conundrum
"Just a cup a day" is a phrase I hear frequently from patients when I ask them if they drink coffee. People take comfort in this phrase-they even take pride in it. They have a concept that "just a cup a day" means that they are not like their friends, who drink thermos-fulls a day, and that they ... Read More ›
Ready to jump start your diet… starting RIGHT NOW?
Follow these eight fool-proof tips to help you reach your weight loss goals! The Best part is... these tips are cheap -- OR FREE! -- and you can do them right at home. As an added bonus I'll also share with you 5 natural supplements to shed stubborn belly fat... fast!
