We learn more every day about how what we put into our shopping cart can have a direct effect on our ability to stay healthy and cancer free. In fact, experts estimate that somewhere between 30 and 40 percent of all cases of cancer could be prevented simply by making some minor changes to our diet ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:March 29, 2017
UPDATED:October 10, 2017
Relieve your constipation naturally
Constipation’s no joking matter. It makes you feel bloated and miserable. But even worse, when you don’t move your bowels every day that waste sits in your colon exposing you to toxins that can harm your health. Experts estimate that around 14 percent of adults are affected by constipation and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 3, 2017
The Little Seed That Can Protect You From Radiation Damage
Imagine a drug that protects your body from radiation damage. That would be a true wonder drug! It would completely revolutionize the use of radiation therapy for cancer. But since we're just imagining, let's go all the way. Let's say the drug is inexpensive and easy to take (you don't ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Reversing Hyperthyroidism
Question: My doctor recently said he suspects I have hyperthyroidism. What treatments have you used successfully? Dr. Wright: In the 1950s, when physicians began treating individuals who had manic-depressive disorder (or, to be politically correct: bi-polar disorder) with high doses of the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 28, 2016
Flaxseed: Be Healthy, Stay Safe
Lately, several of my patients have asked me about adding flaxseed to their diets. They've heard a lot about the important health benefits of Omega-3 fats and that flaxseeds are high in these good fats. While I agree that adding Omega-3 fats by adding flaxseeds to your diet is highly beneficial, ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Fatty acids prove “essential” for ADHD
Question: My grandson was just diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor, of course, is suggesting Ritalin. Is this the only option? Dr. Wright: ADHD isn't the result of a Ritalin or Adderall deficiency. But the symptoms can be linked to a deficiency in essential fatty acids--particularly the omega-3 ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Omega-3s may slash diabetes risk
The mainstream will tell you the only way to prevent diabetes is to cut down on fat -- which only proves they haven't been paying attention. Carbs are the real enemy. Some fats, like omega-3 fatty acids, can actually protect your heart -- and two new studies confirm yet again that these ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Fight Cancer with These Phytonutrients
Lignans are a group of phytonutrients that are found in healing foods like seeds, grains, and vegetables. A recent study suggests that boosting your nutritional health with these nutrients could help protect against cancer. A research team at the German Cancer Research Center, in Heidelberg, ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Excessive earwax a problem?
Question: My doctor told me I have excessive earwax buildup. My ears do get clogged up occasionally, but I never really thought of it as a big problem. After all, too much earwax isn't a disease, right? Dr. Wright: You're right to think that excess earwax is not in itself a disease. But it's a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 20, 2016
4 “must have” supplements that women really need
Most of the "advice" I see on Dr. Oz and in Women's Health and in the New York Times Magazine on Sunday seem to center on the same things. They focus on eating fake, processed "health foods." Take flaxseed for example. Flax is unnatural to your body. People used to wear flax, not eat ... Read More ›
