Health Alert 112 The days of doctors giving out Phenobarbital and Valium like M&M’s are gone. Doctor’s know better now. These drugs turned out to be addicting. But the mass …
Forget Gingko: True Brain-Boosting Supplements
How long has it been since your mind has felt sharp, alert, clear and quick? Can’t remember? Supplements, widely used in Europe, but little known in the U.S., can help …
A Good Night’s Sleep…With No Side Effects
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that half of all Americans have some degree of insomnia. It’s a familiar problem to many of my patients. But you don’t have to suffer …
Cell Phones, Microwaves and Your Brain
Recent reports suggest that cell phones may cause cancer. Yet 1.5 billion people in the world use them. What’s the truth? In today’s Health Alert, we’ll look at the latest …
Relieve Anxiety without Drugs
Have you ever enjoyed the relaxing effects of green tea? You may have wondered how a caffeinated drink could make you feel so calm. In today’s Health Alert, I’ll tell …
Can You Remember This?
Developing Alzheimer’s dementia is a scary prospect for us all. It’s not the memory lapses but the progression to not being able to take care of ourselves or even recognize …
New Deadly Warning for Old Drug
Do you have trouble staying focused? Or paying attention to details? Most doctors will diagnose this as ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. Millions are given drugs – many of them …
Beat Allergies with the Right Candles
A few weeks ago, a patient came to me complaining of terrible allergies. She just happened to mention that she loves candles. When I asked her what kind, she said, …
A Fresh Look at Melatonin
You’ve probably already heard of melatonin. I’ve used it in my practice for years as a safe and natural sleep aid. But many patients come to me reporting that after …
30 Years of Danger to Children
Have you ever asked your doctor, “Are you sure this drug is safe for my child?” Like millions of other parents, you rely on your doctor’s advice about the decisions …
The Real Attention Deficit
Health Alert 170 If you have young children or grandchildren you have probably heard of kids taking psychiatric drugs. America has fallen into the mind-trap of giving every behavior a …
Sleeping Better Naturally
Health Alert 171 Do you have trouble sleeping at night? You are not alone. According to a National Sleep Foundation study, a surprising 74% of Americans report trouble sleeping.1 There …
Sunny Days Ahead
Health Alert 205 Remember the first day of spring when you opened the blinds to let the sunshine in? Remember that full-of-energy, ‘happy-go-lucky’ feeling? Have you been missing those sunny …
Use This Organ or Lose it Too!
Health Alert 213 As you age, you’re mental functions slow down. Both your thinking and your reaction time slow. It’s probably natural. But is it unavoidable? As it turns out, …
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 …
Something You'd Rather Not Think About
Health Alert 256 Dear Subscriber: Are you on your way to having a stroke? This may be an unwelcome question. Something you’d rather not think about. But it’s an important …
A New Drain on Your Brain
Health Alert 263 Dear Subscriber: If your cholesterol has ever topped 200, your doctor probably whipped out his prescription pad and wrote you one for a statin drug. You may …
A Reliable Source of Brain Power
Health Alert 268 Dear Subscriber: Back in Health Alert 243 I discussed the benefits of L-carnitine. Some of these include weight loss, improved heart function, increased energy, and better sports …