OK how's THIS for irony? I was recently reading the details of a study on using humor instead of certain drugs and I...well...ended up doubled over in a giggling fit. You see it never fails to tickle my funny bone when I read about the ineffectiveness of certain widely accepted drug 'em till ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:February 9, 2016
UPDATED:August 7, 2017
The Healing Powers of the Aloe Vera Plant
Every household should have an Aloe plant on hand for use on cuts, burns or sunburns. Aloe, a member of the lily family, has long green fleshy leaves and spikes along the edges and is what is known as a succulent. The plant itself is very easy to grow...no green thumb required. It even tolerates ... Read More ›
March 16, 2016
Getting steamy: Are saunas good for you?
Question: Like so many other people, I joined a gym last month. I've been eyeing up the sauna. Are saunas good for you? Do you recommend their use? Dr. Wright: I wrote about this topic back in the December 2003 issue of Nutrition & Healing. In that article, I outlined the numerous ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
4 Must-Have Foods to Include in Your Diet this Year
A new year has begun and with resolutions in high gear, many people are looking to improve their overall health. Of all the recommended strategies for fighting disease and promoting vitality, few are as critical and profound as the practice of healthy eating. In general, it is best to follow a ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Fighting Heart Disease and Diabetes with “Artificial Sunshine”
Have you ever stepped out into the sunshine and just felt good about the warmth on your skin? That's infrared light. You can't see infrared, but you can sure feel it. You see, visible light – the reds, yellows, blues and other colors we can see – is just a tiny portion of the sun's radiation. The ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 1, 2016
Top 15 nutrients to protect your heart health
If you want to pamper your heart, there are nutritional supplements that can help protect yours from damage or failure. Along with lifestyle changes, a whole foods diet, an exercise regimen, smoking cessation and stress management, these powerful nutrients can help you reduce your cardiovascular ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 5, 2018
Scientists Unlock How Trans Fats Harm Your Arteries
Mice fed a diet high in trans-fats had a four-fold increase in markers of early lesions of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which in turn increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The fats appeared to suppress the responsiveness of TGF-beta, a protein that controls growth and ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
All-natural Recommendations For Optimal Heart Health
Dear Dr. Cutler, I am a nutritional consultant and I've very much enjoyed reading your information concerning heart problems. My husband, has valve problems—aortic and atrial valve leakage. Because of this, he is on Coumadin®. I haven't seen where you've addressed this issue, but I would very ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Common sweetener spikes hypertension risk by 77 percent
Doctors always tell you to cut back on your salt intake if you've got high blood pressure. But there's something far more dangerous: a common sweetener found in most snack foods. In fact, U.S. researchers found that consuming even modest amounts of this potent sweetener could increase your risk of ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Weight Gain, Hot Flashes and Depression All Tied to Low Progesterone
Dear Pharmacist, I bought a home test kit (saliva test) which measures my hormones. Everything came back normal except my progesterone which was extremely low. Could low progesterone explain my symptoms of weight gain, hot flashes and depression? --T.P. Dallas, Texas Answer: Yes, absolutely and ... Read More ›
