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Thyroid hormone balancing is confusing for mainstream doctors including endocrinologists (but they may not admit it). That’s because they use only lab tests. The problem with that is there are many medications that affect your thyroid hormone and confound the interpretation of standard thyroid tests…

Sleep apnea is a common problem for both men and women. And that diagnosis comes with some other very serious worries… If you have it, you’re at much higher risk of recurrent heart attack, stroke, and even atrial fibrillation. Now you can add three kinds of cancer to that…

The nutritional content and disease-fighting power of mushrooms is unparalleled. In fact, they might just be the perfect food. They act as natural antibiotics and contain beta-glucans that boost your immune system. But if you cook your fungi the wrong way, you’re destroying all of that before it reaches your plate!

Most of us didn’t know what celiac disease was 20, 30 or 40 years ago. But nowadays, it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t heard of this autoimmune disease triggered by gluten. Why is celiac disease’s spotlight bigger than ever before? Let me tell you, along with the “other” problem it causes…

The keto diet kicks the body into ketosis, causing it to burn fat. It’s thought to induce weight loss because keto food fills you up. It also helps burn more of the calories you do eat. These are big weight loss benefits, but keto has also been shown to have some pretty powerful effects on several health conditions…

If you’re about my age, the beginning of puberty for you was probably a long, long time ago. And, you may be wondering why it even matters now. Well, it matters now, because we’re at the age where our bone strength really matters — a lot.

I love animals — dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, and even reptiles. (I wouldn’t want to cuddle with a snake, but I think they’re fun to watch from a safe distance.) If you’re an animal lover like me, I’m guessing you have a few furry, feathered or scaled family members in your household. And if you do, I have good news…

Living with chronic pain can turn your world upside down. I’ve been there. That’s why I’m excited about some hopeful news for anyone living with depression, pain, or both. Science has uncovered something that may offer a way out of pain and depression, without the risk of becoming addicted to the cure.

Your autonomic nervous system controls many of the bodily functions that you don’t even have to think about. But, as you age, that balance begins to tip to your sympathetic nervous system. This imbalance makes you more susceptible to the unhealthier side of aging. But there’s a novel way to get balanced…

Drug and chemotherapy treatments for early-stage cancer have become more successful in recent years. Up to 30 percent of women show no signs of cancer following chemo. But how do they know their cancer has truly gone into remission so they can live without that terrible worry hanging over their head?

You want to get in shape. So, you go to a boot camp exercise class in a nearby strip mall gym, and it kicks your butt. Sure, challenging exercise has its place. But people who struggle with moderate or intense exercise, shouldn’t get discouraged. Low-key exercise can pay off big time too…

I know fried food isn’t healthy. But I let myself indulge in it more often than I probably should. Unfortunately, all fried food is equally unhealthy in one important sense — the oil. You may not know most oils are unstable and produce a chemical linked to cancer. It can also make tumors double in size…

When most of us think of arthritis, we probably think of the classic stiff, achy joints of the most common type of the disease, osteoarthritis. But, there’s another type of arthritis that’s a whole different animal, an autoimmune disease that attacks your joints, leaving them painful, swollen and even disfigured.

If I opened and closed the front door of my house 60 times a minute, it would probably fly off its hinges in a month! But that’s exactly what your heart valves do. There are no medications for treating valve problems. The only way to fix a severely malfunctioning valve is to replace it. But there are a few things you can do to keep your heart valves in tip-top shape…

Kickboxing is a form of martial arts that combines karate with boxing. But don’t be fooled into thinking that you’re too old to engage in such a strenuous activity. For older adults, the benefits in terms of weight loss, stress relief, better balance and improved concentration are hard to beat!

Whole wheat. Sprouted wheat. Gluten-free. And that’s just the beginning. Are you confused about bread these days? I know I was. Until I did a little research. When you understand what some of the words you see on bread labels REALLY mean, it becomes easier to decide which one is right for you.

If you have an autoimmune disease, you know about fatigue. How it prevents you from working, going out with friends, keeping up with your housework and living a normal life — probably more so than any other autoimmune disease symptom. The question is… what (if anything) can you do about it?

You’ve heard us talk here about the health benefits of a periodic detox to cleanse and rejuvenate the health of the body. But, have you ever considered a “digital detox”?

Stem cell therapy has moved from the laboratory to your doctor’s office. You may be pleasantly surprised at how stem cells — from your own body — can transform, improve and remedy problems in just about any part of your body. Here’s more on stem cell therapies and the real-world applications available to you…

If you’ve been suffering from unexplained headaches, bowel troubles or allergy-like symptoms, it may be time to look at your diet and eliminate some of the ingredients in processed foods. Here’s a closer look at each type of additive and the health problems associated with it.

With age, most of us may be on the lookout for warning signs of Alzheimer’s… things like forgetfulness, difficulty following simple instructions, personality changes and problems communicating. But there’s one sign you might not know about… Depression. And its link to Alzheimer’s shows on the brain.

Whatever you think about cannabis, there’s no denying it’s a promising pain reliever — especially in a world where our only options are OTC pain relievers that increase the odds of internal bleeding and insanely-addictive opioids. So why are more people popping aspirin or opioids than cannabis products for their pain?

Did you know that not all types of fat are created equal? And, I’m not talking about the types of fat you eat, but the types of fat you have on your body. Yup, there is such a thing as good fat that you actually want to have more of, especially if you’d like to win the battle with obesity and diabetes…

Have you ever noticed how many expressions that describe anxiety include the word “gut”? “I could feel it in my gut.” “I had a gut feeling that something was wrong.” Turns out that this association between our innards and our feelings of anxiety may have crept into our language by way of actual, biological fact.

Fat around your heart is a dangerous thing. It’s linked to cardiovascular disease and the possibility of early death. But can you slim your heart down the same way you do your body? Research found the best ways to knock off up to 30 percent of two types of dangerous heart fat…

Meat gets quite the bad rap these days. Most experts tell us we need to eat less — if any at all — to avoid some of the scarier diseases… like heart disease and cancer. They also tell us that those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet live much longer and healthier lives than meat eaters. Now, I swore off red meat a while back. It made me feel “off.” But chicken… that’s my weakness.

Cigarette smoke is bad for you… whether you’re the one smoking or the one caught in the aftermath. Asthma, ear infections, respiratory infections and, yes, even cancer are all on the table if you inhale enough of it. But there’s another surprising effect of cigarette smoke that can hurt us all, either way…

One of my longtime friends is absolutely gorgeous but never thought so herself. That’s because despite all of her natural beauty, she had acne scarring from the time she was in her teens. And, every single time she looked in a mirror, those scars were all she could see.

People go keto for a lot of reasons. To fit into that one pair of jeans… to balance blood sugar to prevent (or even reverse) conditions like prediabetes and diabetes… to replace brain fog and mid-afternoon slumps with keto euphoria and a clear mind. But there’s one benefit that’s not on most keto dieters’ radar — at least not yet…

Would you knowingly wash your hair with a chemical that could give you osteoporosis? Would you get in the shower every morning and lather up with something that would irreparably damage your kidneys or lungs? Or that could cause cancer? I thought not.

One isn’t only the loneliest number, it’s also the unhealthiest. Whether you’re alone by choice or circumstance, there’s no way around it — social isolation is bad for your health.

Antioxidants fight against the oxidative process that age the body. Otherwise, caustic substances called free radicals attack the body and wear out its organs. So unless you want to get old before your time, you need to know how to use antioxidants to keep the forces of time in check.

Prescription drugs have been seeping into your water supply for years, and now they’re even in your vegetables. You may be wondering how the heck prescription drugs make it from your neighbor’s medicine cabinet to your steamed broccoli, so let me explain: water is scarce these days…

If you love fish but also love being vibrant and healthy, this is bad news: pollutants are preventing your body’s immune system from doing its job and protecting your cells from potentially deadly diseases… like cancer. However, there’s still hope for fish-lovers….

Nobody wants to grow old and weak, yet many people assume that with advancing age, muscles are doomed to be smaller and less powerful. But studies show that with the proper lifestyle and a paleo diet, you can retain most of your strength.

The ‘incurable’ diseases are not as incurable as you think. I expected to bedridden by now due to my “incurable” disease – secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Yet just one year later I completed an 18-mile bicycle ride with my family. How did that miraculous transformation happen?

Tai Chi is an ancient and amazing mind-body exercise and energy building practice. But you don’t have to do an entire Tai Chi session … doing only portions of it also bear excellent healthful fruit.

There is no blood test to see if you have enough … no way to know until you’re tired, muscle fatigued, lacking testosterone, have increased inflammation in your heart, or losing your hearing. Only then will you know that you’re deficient.

You’ve heard your whole life how important it is to eat your vegetables. But getting the recommended daily amount can be difficult. If you’re falling short, can supplementing with greens powder be considered a viable alternative to eating whole vegetables?

There are many benefits to the martial arts, especially the arts that focus on deep stances to train and strengthen the legs. Not only can stance training condition your legs, it also develops overall stamina, endurance, cardiovascular conditioning and spiritual fortitude.

Food, herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years for their powerful health-building and curative effects by Traditional cultures the world over. Science has helped confirm that adding spices into your daily eating habits can go a long way toward natural healing, even effective pain relief without the side effects..

Sit-ups have been the old standby of abdominal strength exercises for years, but the jury is still out on whether all those crunches are really giving you the body of your dreams. However, the classic exercise could set you up for serious injury…

If you’re looking to boost your athletic performance you could start a rigorous training schedule that includes cardio, strength training and agility exercises… or you could eat some dark chocolate.

One thing is for sure — whatever time of year you get a cold, it’s just plain uncomfortable. But whatever you do, don’t reach for over-the-counter medicines — unless you want to trade in your sore throat and stuffy nose for something much more serious. Instead…

Do you know how to choose the best omega-3 supplement for you? It’s a bad idea to just buy some “fish oil” and call it a day. You must be certain the supplement you have chosen is the safest and most beneficial product available.

Furniture, electronic devices, footwear, plastics, fabrics… even today’s processed food … They’re all in your house, they’re all man-made, and they all break down over time so that their chemicals leach out and get into you.

Whether or not you’ve traded in your bread and rice for lettuce wraps and cauliflower, there is no denying that low-carb diets have some major health benefits. This is why the low-carb craze has been going strong for years…

Have you ever considered abandoning city life for greener pastures? If you want to live longer, this might be a good idea.

Cosmeceutical creams can help rejuvenate your skin. But did you know there are anti-aging methods a doctor can employ right in the office, and some you can use at home, that can produce more immediate results?

Phthalates are bad for you — like linked to breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, asthma, endocrine disruption, attention deficit disorder (and more!) kind of bad. So you may be wondering what they’re are doing in your burger…

The more diverse your microbiome is, the easier it is for your body to resist invasive bacteria like Salmonella or Clostridium difficile. Without diversity, you’re wide open to dangerous infection. That’s where fiber comes in.

The immune system is a remarkable multi-level defense mechanism that protects you from bacteria, viruses, cancer and a host of other conditions. In a very real sense, a healthy immune system is as important to your survival as a healthy heart or liver. But how do you get there? It’s a job mushrooms are perfect for…

If you’ve ever traveled internationally or worked a second or third-shift job, you know that when your biological clock is out of whack, your whole body suffers.

Antibacterial soap has a dirty little secret… it contains chemicals that increase the risk of infection, disrupt hormones, cause cancer, liver fibrosis and more. But, fortunately for you, the secret’s out.

One town is home to 300 people all over the age of 100. And for the most part, they’re free of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. How are they living so long — and in such apparent good health? The secret is…

With roots going back thousands of years to ancient China, it’s safe to say that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has stood the test of time. And with good reason. TCM offers an approach to health that covers every facet of your life — diet, exercise, acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine.

One of the chief objections people raise to the paleo diet centers on the fact that our food has changed irretrievably since paleo times. They don’t believe that you can eat a real paleo diet since our meats and produce aren’t identical to what was available during paleo times.

Abdominal or “core” strength is essential to good posture, body coordination, and overall fitness. While you might be familiar with the standard “stomach crunch”— where the feet are flat, knees bent and head raises to contract the stomach muscles — you might not know that doing those isn’t enough.

Your first line of defense for erectile problems should be natural solutions that also improve your health and energy. Here’s a must-read guide to the four top foods for supporting sexual health. Their possible side effects? Blood pressure improvements, weight loss, better heart health and a reduced risk of cancer.

I made this mistake for most of my professional career. So do nearly all my physician colleagues. My guess is that means most of you are unknowingly falling victim to it too, and that’s why I’m writing to you today.