Atkins had the right idea about carbs, but he made a mistake with fat. Although it’s true that the amount of fat we eat did not make us fat. You …
What’s Worse Than Atkins?
A few weeks ago, I drove down to Miami and had lunch at a café on South Beach. Over coffee, my friend asked me “So what’s the deal with the …
Foods That Cure
Do you have migraines, heartburn, or gas? Doctors and drug companies have a pill for you. But before you reach for the medicine cabinet, try a more natural remedy. Good …
One Simple Rule for Better Nutrition
Health Alert 276 Now that you know the real vitamins (see your last Health Alert, #275), you can apply a second strategy to simplify choosing the best ones. The basic …
When Supplements Act Like Drugs
Now that you have some guides for choosing nutrient supplements there is something else critical for you to understand about supplements. Not all supplements are nutrients. Some supplements do not …
Sneaky Soy Surprise
Health Alert 279 Not all soy products are created equal. You are better to avoid some forms altogether. Many of the soy products you encounter today use non-traditional soy. The …
What You Can Do About Drug Side Effects
Have you ever had a side effect of a prescription drug? I have seen too many –some very sad. The worst case I ever saw was back in school. As …
How to Make Your Water Safe
You probably thought that lead poisoning was a problem of the past, right? Unfortunately, lead in your water is all too common. Lead in your water is a threat to …
Is "Sugar" Sneaking Up On You?
“How can I have” diabetes’? I have no symptoms.” That’s what my patient told me after her blood tests revealed she had diabetes. Surprisingly, diabetes does often “sneak up” on …
Resurrecting a Failed Pyramid
Health Alert 291 Many of my patients are saying that my diet recommendations go against the new food pyramid released by the United States Department of Agriculture, (USDA). Only last …
Nutrients Cut Your Risk of Infection by 50%
Health Alert 292 Do you wonder if a daily multivitamin will really do anything? Today, I want to show you new evidence to answer that question in very stark terms. …
Good News! FDA Ban Reversed
Health Alert 293 A federal judge has recently decided to strike down a major FDA ban. I call it a victory for your right to choose. The FDA ban revealed …
You Can Eat Naturally Sweet
Health Alert 296 If you are trying to lose body fat, it may be better for you to eat a "decadent" bowl of peaches and cream for breakfast than a …
Are We Poisoned Before Birth?
Health Alert 299 When you think of a newborn baby, what comes to mind? The model of perfect health and potential? In a new study, researchers found hundreds of toxins …
Children Growing Old Before Their Time
Health Alert 300 A new study shows that many children already have the early symptoms of diabetes and heart disease. A lack of good food and exercise is threatening their …
The Real Salt of the Earth
Health Alert 305 For years you’ve heard people telling you that salt is bad for you. “Don’t put salt on that – it’ll kill you!” But doesn’t salt taste good …
Why Calcium Supplements Won't Help You
Health Alert 307 For years, I’ve been telling patients “Don’t waste your money on all those calcium supplements – they won’t make your bones any stronger… ” They usually looked …
The Other White Meat – Should You Eat It?
Health Alert 308 You may have seen pork marketed as "The other white meat." Many cuts of modern pork are indeed quite white and getting lighter all the time. Yet …