Scientists Prove: This Weird Machine is as Good as Exercise to Fight Obesity & Diabetes
Which would you rather do: sweat it out on a treadmill for 45 minutes per day, or relax on a gently vibrating platform for the same period? Turns out, you may not need to hit the gym to get the same health benefits.
How to Stay Sane in Close Quarters When Sheltering in Place
Last night, I had a video conference call with 10 of my best friends from college. I’ve kept in touch with some of them…but there were others that I haven’t seen in almost 20 years. At one point, I remarked, “It’s a shame it took a global pandemic to get the crew back together.” There are […]
Should You Take a Multivitamin?
Shockingly, over half of all American adults take a multivitamin or other supplement regularly. Many people zealously pop these pills, often trying to compensate for severe nutrient deficiency and imbalance from a toxic diet. The truth behind multivitamins is more surprising than you may think…hint, they aren’t necessarily helpful. In fact, you may be wasting […]
75 Drugs For One Disease
You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Unfortunately, that wisdom gets ignored or forgotten by both physicians and patients that would rather manage the symptoms of chronic diseases than address the lifestyle and dietary conditions that caused them in the first place.
Weed And Feed
I have to hold my breath when I pass by the lawn products at my local garden center. This time of year, the shelves are brimming with products that are called “Weed and Feed” or some other poetic way to describe an all-in-one herbicide and lawn fertilizer product. I avoid the use of these products […]
Protein, Protein Everywhere
Protein is a nutrient that people associate with lean, muscular physiques and low-carb weight loss diets. Scan the headlines, and you will undoubtedly see all sorts of news touting the benefits of a diet high in protein.
Stressed Out
“Reality is the leading cause of stress…among those who are in touch with it.” I’ve got to agree with Lily Tomlin on that one, and I’m sure that most stress physiology researchers would too.
Bugs On Drugs
As unsettling as it may seem, you are dependent on bacteria. Trillions of them. The difference between robust health and debilitating disease can hinge on the delicate balance of the ecosystem of microorganisms that inhabit your intestines. These “intestinal flora” (also known as the GI microbiome) play a critical role in digestive function by helping […]
How To Start A Plant-Based Diet
The most important health advice I give my patients can be summed up in just a few words — Eat a plant-based diet.
More Beautiful For Being Broken
As a physician, I’m acutely aware of the fragility of life. Health is a both a precious and precarious gift. A person can appear hale and hearty one day but face a life-threatening illness the next.
