I’m just getting ready to leave Brazil, which means I’ll be hopping on a plane to South Florida soon. Naturally, all I’m hearing about is the swine flu…
'Beef Up' Your Body with This Potent Nutrient
Almost everyone in my nutrition class thinks that red meat is bad for you – not too surprising since the FDA, USDA, AMA, and just about everyone else has been telling you this for decades. This is very bad advice…
The Hidden Dangers of Cooking
Before you cook that chicken breast to a perfect golden brown or caramelize those onions to add to your favorite dish, you may want to heed the latest research. Browning …
Like Pouring Gas on a Wildfire
Dear Member, As you age, you have a good chance of being affected by changes in blood sugar levels. Why? One in four Americans over 60 struggles with this problem.1 But …
Meet Mr. Fathead
Dear Health Conscious Reader, You may remember a movie from a few years back called “Super Size Me.” The guy who made it ate nothing but fast food for a …
Dinner from a Test Tube?
Dear Member, Are you eating cloned meat? You probably don’t know. It’s becoming common practice, but the FDA doesn’t require labeling of cloned meat. Birth defects in clones are quite …
Simple Secret for Better Blood Sugar
Dear Reader, If you’re concerned about your blood sugar, here’s something you need to think about: Your blood sugar spikes from foods that are high carb and high glycemic. You …
How the FDA Went Bad…
Dear Reader, There’s a good chance you have this chemical in your blood right now… The chemical is called bisphenol A (BPA). It’s used to make plastics. It’s at the …
Ignore this Sweet Deception…
Dear Reader, They’re at it again… attacking your health. But they are very clever at it. The story starts with two mothers at a backyard picnic… The first mom pours …
You Should Know this about Heartburn…
Dear Reader, Do you ever get heartburn? It’s usually not about stomach acid… Heartburn is usually a muscle problem. It’s called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It’s a flap that …
Taking Your Supplements Every Day Just Got Easier…
Dear Reader, Even though you may not be able to come to my Wellness Center in person, your health and well being are still my primary concerns. That’s how I …
Bad News for Soy Lovers…
Dear Reader, It’s in thousands of different products… everything from cookies to mayonnaise. You probably ate some today without even realizing it. But that’s a problem: Too much and you …
Too Bad I Made You Mad…
Dear Reader, I get loads of e-mails about my take on things, some of them skeptical. But it’s not everyday I get an earful from a representative of an entire …
Got Real Milk?
Dear Reader, What’s the real deal on milk? Here’s my take… Milk is one of Nature’s most nutritious foods. It’s packed with vitamins A, D, B6, B12, E, as well …
Fattening water?
Dear Reader, If you drink flavored water as a substitute for plain water, beware. Flavored water can increase the size of your waistline, and threaten your health. The problem with …
Beat Allergies Naturally…
Dear Reader, Did you know there are nutrients in fruits and vegetables that can help you get rid of allergies? I’m sure a lot of you are suffering from sneezing, …
The Common Problem No One Talks About…
Dear Reader, Are you constipated? It’s very common but often ignored. By the way, the problem is usually not in your stomach. It’s usually with another of your body’s most …
Overfed but Malnourished?
Dear Reader, Most of us think of malnourishment as something that happens to starving people in Africa or third-world countries, not here in America. But, my research shows that many …