If you squint your eyes and look very carefully you can see it hurtling our way. It’s THAT time of year again. The window when every ridiculous fad diet and bad news weight-loss plan in existence tries to stage a comeback. The New Year always leads to a surge in daffy diets. And with everyone ... Read More ›

Everything comes back into style, right? Just take a look at one of this season's big Christmas novelty gifts: Chia Pets. If you remember, these things were all the rage 30 to 40 years ago. The commercials featured that catchy phrase, "ch-ch-ch-CHIA!" And kids would sprinkle the seeds on a little ... Read More ›

Diabetes is a fast-track ticket to an early grave. Well, that’s what everyone who is part of the medical establishment will SAY to you, anyway. You’ll be told you’ve got the disease now, and there’s no going back. And they will insist that the best you can hope for is to limit a little of the ... Read More ›

People with diabetes are starting to fall over like drunken sailors out on shore leave. And who does mainstream medicine blame when you’re the diabetic person who happens to take a tumble? Well, they blame YOU, of course, that’s who. They’re out with a new report that claims these falls are ... Read More ›

There’s an old saying I’m sure you’ve heard before. “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Well, I can’t swear to the wealthy and wise part. But for folks battling blood sugar issues, new research reveals the healthy part is spot on. It turns out that early ... Read More ›

Stop the presses. I’ve done it. I’ve uncovered, hands-down, the greatest possible treatment for diabetes ever. It isn’t JUST highly effective. It’s also incredibly enjoyable. And how often do you get to say THAT about “medicine” – especially when it comes to diabetes? It’s pretty much a given ... Read More ›

There’s a one-two punch coming up that could hit seniors right where it hurts. We’re ALREADY isolated because of the coronavirus. And now, the holidays are coming. For many of us – especially older folks – that’s likely to make us feel even more alone. The holiday season is often a reminder of ... Read More ›

How do you suppose drug companies celebrate? In the case of the manufacturer of the controversial diabetes drug canagliflozin (aka Invokana), I wouldn't be surprised if it was balloons, cake, and the whole nine yards. Because the FDA just handed them a HUGE gift. If the med sounds a bit familiar, ... Read More ›