Health Alert 144 My patients have asked if they should stop eating beef because of the risk of Mad Cow disease. My answer is no – but with an important …
Herbal Detox
Health Alert 145 Conventional medical doctors do not recognize the value of herbs in general. I strongly believe there is enough research to support their use. With or without their …
Is That Salmon Safe to Eat?
Health Alert 146 Many of you eat fish because it helps prevent heart disease, but did you know there are health risks associated with eating certain types of salmon? According …
Good Breakfast / Bad Breakfast The Misguided Breakfast Advice Continues
Health Alert 148 “Cereals are bad for you.” With so much positive press for cereals, this statement shocks my patients. They sometimes stare in disbelief waiting for me to admit …
Are Your Supplements Dangerous?
Health Alert 149 I hear it often repeated that supplement safety can’t be trusted because they are not regulated. Doctors often tell their patients to rely on prescription medication instead. …
Quality vs. Quantity
Health Alert 150 Popular advice tells you to eat less and exercise more. Today I’d like you to consider an alternative. The notion that for food and exercise quality, not …
Atkins Was No Fatkins – Let Dr. Atkins Rest in Peace
Health Alert 157 Many of you have seen media reports that Dr. Robert Atkins died a fat man. Let me assure you this is not the case. I met with …
Lessons From My Nutrition Class
Health Alert 158 I teach nutrition class at a university. All the approved textbooks promote the USDA Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid is a recipe for weight gain. It encourages …
Who's Health Is It?
No one cares about your health and the health of your loved ones more than you do. We at the Wellness Research Foundation believe that the best way to ensure …