Carnitine: What You Should Know

Health Alert 243 Dear Subscriber: If you could burn fat, improve your heart, and boost your energy by taking one pill would you do it? I’m not talking about a …

Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

Health Alert 254 Dear Subscriber: Are you taking medication for hypertension but still can’t get your blood pressure under control? You’re not alone. The fact is only 42.9% of patients …

When to Wait and See

Health Alert 267 Dear Subscriber: You’ve read about the statin cholesterol drugs. Today I want to warn you of a related threat. A “safer” cholesterol drug, Zetia, has hit the …

The Healthiest Candy

Health Alert 272 Dear Subscriber: Today we’ll look at the studies touting the new health benefits of chocolate, and whether you really can make it part of your heart healthy …

Drug Danger Hits Home

Health Alert 5 I had a narrow escape with danger last month. LM, a 68 year-old retired teacher living in Boca Raton came to see if I would help her …

The Grape Debate

Health Alert 24 You’ve probably heard that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol appears to have health benefits. Most reports I’ve seen have focused on wine. It’s now well accepted that …

Try a Delicious Alternative

Health Alert 25 The scientific community is finally coming around to the idea that the Mediterranean tradition of eating is not only easy and delicious but also the best way …

With Drug Company Money …

Health Alert 35 Did you know that drug companies sponsor the studies that show benefits from their drugs? A case in point is Pfizer and its drug for lowering cholesterol, …

Heart Attack Survival Guide

Health Alert 38 Heart attack! The term is so frightening most of us prefer not to think about it. And of course, prevention is the best strategy. But what do …

Had Your VAP Tested Yet?

Health Alert 45 Have you heard of VAP? You will. It’s a newly developed cholesterol test. It stands to make your total cholesterol number obsolete. Total blood cholesterol is not …

Another Drug Deal Gone Bad

Health Alert 48 The drugs in this story are not street drugs. This story is about best selling blood pressure medications. Doctors began using these drugs about 20 years ago. …