# 318 Your series on eating wouldn’t be complete without addressing the issue of aging and eating. Which reminds me… I was having lunch with an old friend. We met …
New Found Dangers from Old Drugs
Health Alert 297 Misleading information from the big drug makers has once again allowed us to be blinded-sided by another danger from drugs like Prozac. New evidence points to a …
Relieve Pain the Natural Way
Health Alert 301 Are you are using drugs like Vioxx and Celebrex but concerned about their dangerous side effects? You can wipe out pain by using natural pain relievers. I’ll …
Do You Have to Feel Old or Die?
Health Alert 303 "Dr. Sears, my last doctor put me on a drug to lower my bad cholesterol. Now I’m aching all the time. I’m constantly tired. I feel like …
Natural Thyroid Treatment
Health Alert 161 Do you sometimes feel tired for no reason? Is your concentrating power and memory sliding or do you lack the energy you use to have? You could …
Pharmacy Scams
Health Alert 165 There are legitimate online pharmacies that can offer you relief from over inflated U.S. prices. Some of my patients use them to save money. But buyer beware! …
What Have You Been Smoking?
Health Alert 174 I was talking with a friend and colleague from Lebanon who told me that virtually every man in his home town is a chain smoker. Yet, in …
In Pain? Relief May Be in Your Kitchen
Health Alert 183 If you have chronic pain, you may know the prescription drugs Celebrex and Vioxx. Their use is very common. When Celebrex came out it was the #1-selling …
13 Pesticides in Your Body?
Health Alert 185 The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) recently examined tested 2,648 people for commonly used pesticides. The average person had high levels of 13 out of the 34 pesticides …
Ouch Doc, That Really Hurts!
Health Alert 188 A new patient, Chris R. carefully pulled the strap down on her sandal to show me the problem. The back of her heel was red, swollen and …
Unlock Nature's Cancer Fighting Secrets
Health Alert 206 Say the words ‘cancer fighters’ and what do you think of? An IV bag with the latest cancer-killing drug? A team of doctors at the National Institutes …
Before You Take that Vitamin A …
Health Alert 210 About 30 years ago, we began to see evidence that foods rich in vitamin A prevented several types of cancer. Soon though, direct trials of vitamin A …
Avoid Common Hospital Dangers
Health Alert 211 Have you ever been a patient in a hospital? A new survey found that hospitals can be alarmingly dangerous places to be. One in five hospitalized patients …
Will You Be the Next Methuselah?
Health Alert 218 Dear Subscriber: They say Methuselah lived for 969 years. It begs the question of just how long you can live. Who among us wouldn’t want to stick …
Doctors Often Hex Their Patients
Health Alert 229 Dear Subscriber: The next time you go to your doctor complaining of an ache or pain, pay close attention to what happens during your visit. Be wary …
Illegal Manipulation of Drug Prices
Health Alert 231 Dear Subscriber: Did you know that doctors make thousands of dollars in kickbacks from drug companies to prescribe certain drugs to patients? Today you’ll learn about the …
Overcome the Myths about Aging
Health Alert 232 Dear Subscriber: Although you’re getting older, you don’t have to accept all the negative effects of aging. Anti-aging is rightfully a hot topic among the health-conscious. But …
Boost Brain Power, Improve Concentration, and Extend Your Life with One Nutrient
Health Alert 246 Dear Subscriber: You’ve heard the common reference to fish as ‘brain food.’ There is truth in the saying because fish have omega 3 fats. These good fats …