I’ve been studying health and nutrition almost my entire life, and even I didn’t know about the power of the tiny sea creatures called krill at first. For years, no …
Some Shrooms For Your Brain
I like to study in the morning after I do my PACE workout. It’s quiet, and the sun I get on my back patio here in South Florida is warm …
Scared straight by statins
Have you heard of NNT? I wouldn’t be surprised if you hadn’t… it stands for “number needed to treat.” The number of people who have to take a drug for …
Cardiologists Bungle Blood Pressure
My old office manager J.F. was on beta-blockers for high blood pressure. I put her on a treadmill once to give her a test and nothing happened. She got extremely …
You Don’t Know Jackfruit!
The other night I turned on my TV and brought up the on-screen guide, and I saw a listing for a show from the island of Bali. I couldn’t resist …
Nothing a Good Dose of Vitamin-C Can’t Cure
We have plenty of scientific evidence that proves the value of nutrients and health supplements … but look at what happens when you take that evidence to a standard doctor.A …
Nothing a Good Dose of Vitamin-C Can’t Cure
We have plenty of scientific evidence that proves the value of nutrients and health supplements … but look at what happens when you take that evidence to a standard doctor.A …
“Stop wasting money on vitamin and mineral supplements.” (Is he joking?)
It’s hard to believe in 2014. But it’s still going on. Every so often I’ll read or hear a doctor or professional organization say there’s no evidence that a vitamin …
Summer Secret to Fat Loss
Here’s something to remember as we get into summer with Independence Day, picnics, ice cream and other summer indulgences. This is a very important tip for losing weight, but few …
Your Brain on Vegetables
Have you heard about the new “groundbreaking” report on climate change? “No one will escape global warming” the United Nations proclaimed. Many of the articles and reports have a recommendation …
Nature Is Better But…
Nature is better until proven otherwise. It’s a small pearl of wisdom that I’ve gained in the years of being in medical practice. Yet, although this may seem self-evident, what …
What Do Dr. Sears and Oprah Have In Common?
Oprah got sued for $75 million and almost went to jail. What did she do so wrong? She said she was afraid of hamburgers. Did you hear about this? She …
Which Is Better Fish or Squid?
20 years ago I told all of my patients without exception to take fish oil. It has the right kind of anti-inflammatory fats that are getting scarce in our food. …
Use This Military Secret For Younger Cells
If you’re a regular reader, you’ve heard me talk about telomeres. The discovery of these “caps” at the end of your DNA led to an eventual Nobel Prize in Medicine. …
Fight Back Against Estrogen
Sometimes my patients’ eyes glaze over when I talk to them about dangerous chemicals in the environment – especially when I talk about bisphenol-A. You probably know it better as BPA, …
Aging and Energy
When your cells can’t make enough energy, you feel it. It’s a pretty good description of getting older. And that’s no coincidence. They go together. But you don’t have to …
What’s Wrong with the Paleo Craze?
There’s a lot of talk about “paleo” right now, and I welcome it. It’s a huge change and it’s a good thing because paleo is so much healthier. But why …
Reset Your Hunger Hormone to Shed Fat Easily
Have you ever shivered on a cold day? Do you ever feel a little light-headed when you stand up too fast? I’m sure you’ve broken a sweat while doing your …