You’ve probably read ads in magazines, or on the Internet, or heard about the HCG diet on television talk shows. You may have even wondered if you should look into it to lose those unwanted pounds. After all, a diet that promises a 1 lb per day weight loss sounds phenomenal, doesn’t it? If you … Read more
In prior articles, I’ve talked about the benefits of regular detoxing from toxins that you’re exposed to from multiple sources. These include the water you drink, air you breathe, the food you eat, chemicals you may come in contact with, medications you take, etc. Reducing the toxic load on your liver – your body’s main … Read more
For nearly 2 decades, since 1996, GMO (genetically modified organism) foods have been part of your food supply. Some groups that include doctors, nutritionists, and social activists feel these foods are not Mother Nature made creations. However, at this time there is insufficient long-term research data to know if these foods are unhealthy for consumers. … Read more
In several of my previous newsletters, I’ve told you about the benefits of taking probiotics to aid in digestion. Now, I’d like to tell you about another benefit of taking probiotics – helping to prevent cancer. Here’s how. Probiotics Suppress Bacteria and Inflammation You may recall my telling you previously that after age 30 your … Read more
Let’s face it. When it comes to losing weight and which diet will help you successfully achieve that, there’s some pretty confusing information out there. You may have heard, or read somewhere, that “a calorie is a calorie”. That’s just not true. I’ve been telling my overweight patients for years that all calories are not … Read more
You likely know that you should get the health benefits of more fish in your diet. It’s a primary source of Omega-3 fatty acids and I frequently recommend my patients and readers get 2-3 servings per week. Yet, eating only 1 serving of fish per week can still reduce your risk of these diseases. You … Read more
You’ve likely heard a lot of ‘misinformation’ about skin health since the time you were a teenager. Well-meaning parents and peers pass on information they read or heard somewhere and the myth frequently overrides the facts. These skin myths can range from eating chocolate or French fries will give you acne to getting a deep … Read more
I’ve always counseled my patients about the need to keep a healthy weight. It not only makes you look and feel better but it decreases your risk for serious diseases. Many doctors, though, have shied away from telling their patients that they need to lose weight. Why? For one reason, patients tend to take comments … Read more
You may have been hearing about the “Mediterranean diet” which has been buzzing all over the news lately. Touted to help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, boost immunity, and even help you live longer, you may be wondering, as are my patients, how you too can reap the benefits of this health-boosting plan. Here’s how: … Read more
The need in humans to lose weight from time to time is an age-old problem. A good many of my patients have varying degrees of overweight – 20, 30, some 40 or more lbs overweight. Some of them tell me they try to follow a low fat diet but just can’t seem to lose any … Read more
A few of my patients suffer with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Often, they do not want to eat much as it can put pressure on their lungs and make it harder to breathe comfortably. There are also other reasons why their relationship with food becomes difficult which I’ll explain below. The end result, however, … Read more
Elevated blood pressures are often a concern for my over-40 age patients. Some of them need to take prescription medications to keep blood pressures normal and decrease the risk of stroke. However, one thing I tell my patients with elevated blood pressures is that there are some natural remedies that can help lower blood pressure. … Read more