Acupuncture For Pain
Mainstream medicine views the body through the lens of Western science, a view that has led to remarkable advancements in medical research and technology. It’s a view that I embrace, and one which has guided my career for decades. But it’s not the only view there is. The body (and the symptoms and illnesses that […]
Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives
Bertrand Russell was on point when he said, “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.” I admit that I have strong opinions when it comes to food and nutrition…but I’m really not a fanatic. As such, I do […]
More Bad News For Ibuprofen
The long list of side effects of Ibuprofen just got a little longer. The popular over-the-counter painkiller, which is marketed under the name of Advil and Motrin, belongs to a class of pharmaceuticals known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which are used to treat aches, pains, fevers, chills, and many inflammatory conditions (like rheumatoid arthritis).
Is ‘XYZ’ Healthy?
People are paying greater attention to their health than any time I can remember. They are more aware of how dietary choices and lifestyle factors can impact their health. One indication of this trend is a question that my patients frequently ask me, “Is (fill in the blank) healthy?”
Good News, Ladies: Studies Show Women Are Fitter Than Men
I am blessed to have lots of strong women in my life. I was raised by an incredible mom, I have an amazing wife, and two exceptional daughters. When it comes to inner-strength, vitality, and sheer stamina…guys, the gals invariably run circles around us.
The Health Benefits of Your Morning Brew
The scientific verdict is virtually unanimous — your morning coffee is not a “guilty pleasure” that you should feel bad about, but rather a very healthy way to start the day. The latest confirmation comes in the form of a meta-analysis published in The BMJ, which examined dozens of observational studies looking at coffee consumption […]
How Saturated Fat is Gumming Up Your Cellular Membranes
Remember the microscopes you used in biology class? Well, they’ve gotten a lot more powerful since then, and some exciting new microscopy research just breathed new life into the familiar (and overused) expression, “you are what you eat.” Advanced microscopic techniques have been used to examine the individual molecules that form the outer membrane of […]
Fish Oil Helps Prevent Vision Problems
Benjamin Franklin was actually talking about fire safety when he uttered the famous lines, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” but his wisdom applies to health in the biggest possible way. Nature is suffused with preventive remedies, but few can match the protective punch of fish oil, a supplement that has […]
Say Cheese
I think the arguments against including cheese in your diet have a lot of holes in them (if you’ll forgive a rather cheesy pun). Dr. Neal Barnard just released a book entitled, The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy. This book points a finger […]
The New Blood Pressure Guidelines And What They Mean For You
Here’s some medical news that I hope doesn’t raise your blood pressure through the roof. The American Heart Association has just lowered the threshold for for the diagnosis of hypertension. The AHA changed the cutoff for normal blood pressure from 140/90 to 130/80, and in that one fell swoop, 46 percent of Americans now meet […]
