General Health Blogs

Here the media goes again. Over the weekend, the New York Times printed yet another negative op-ed piece about vitamins. The writer discusses the "dangers" of taking "megavitamins."

A study published last month showed that L-carnitine in red meat is dangerous. But this small study has been hyped into fear-mongering headlines that have no basis. 

One of the great memories many people have of their childhood is hanging freshly washed laundry outside to air dry in the warm summer air. If you continue this tradition, you could be causing yourself more misery than you think—especially if you are an allergy or asthma sufferer. Pollen can collect in your clothes and wreak havoc on your sinuses.

Earth Day has become such an incredible movement over the past several decades that it’s hard not to feel motivated to make small changes in our lives that could leave a big positive impact on our planet.

Daily sunscreen use and warnings to avoid the sun at all costs have been the mantra of government agencies and most medical professionals for at least a decade or more.

It won't be long before Old Man Winter departs and springtime settles in. And along with the change of season comes the pollen and the particles that wreak havoc with allergy sufferers. If allergies are a problem for you, I'll give you a couple of quick tips that might help. 

In just a few short weeks, we’ll be switching our clocks to Daylight Savings Time, and in the process, losing a precious hour of sleep. 

With Valentine’s Day this week, many of you will no doubt be giving or receiving chocolate. 

In an ideal world, we would get all the vitamins and minerals we need through our diets. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, and our nutrition usually falls short of where it should be. 

Researchers recently linked dental plaque to premature death from cancer. 

The Alliance for Natural Health International, a UK-based organization, recently commissioned a risk assessment study that showed exactly how risky it is to take drugs and supplements.

As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, many of us find the stress of commitments and activities can become overwhelming. Here are five steps you can take to ease your stress.

As we enter the season notorious for weight gain and overeating, I wanted to address a topic with which most people are all too familiar: Food cravings.

Studies have found that individuals who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but new research shows that caffeine can also help control movement in people who have this disease. 

I get a lot of questions about whey protein powder. I use it every day, and think everyone should. It is probably one of the most underutilized tools you can use to improve and protect your health.

While dried fruit usually is frowned upon by nutritionists because it tends to be high in sugar, here's a good reason to eat it anyway! Dried apples, in particular, can actually have a very positive effect on overall cholesterol levels. 

Even though the Environmental Protection Agency says that water from your kitchen tap is safe to use, even "safe" water may contain "acceptable" amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, radioactive particles, and a long list of other poisons and organisms. 

You may have heard of the "paleo diet," which refers to the diet of the cavemen era when individuals were hunter-gatherers instead of farmers. Currently there’s a growing segment of the population that has started eliminating almost all grains and grain products from their diet.

You may not aspire to be an Olympian, but wouldn't it be great to feel just a fraction of the energy these amazing athletes have? Here are some easy ways you can boost your get-up-and-go.

I recently reported in my newsletter on interesting research that looked at what effect wearing shoes with textured insoles could have on the gait of older people prone to falling. Researchers found that walking with textured insoles caused people to walk slower and more cautiously.

Here’s a quick list of ways to manage your stress.

Want to avoid cold sore outbreaks, and potentially cancer as well? Then check your toothpaste.

Cinnamon is an effective natural antimicrobial.

Find out how to get the most out of your vitamins.

If you want to burn more calories and loose more weight, you may need to adjust your workout schedule. Find out the best time to get the most out of your workout.

More regulation of supplement manufacturers is not the answer. Being a savvy, well-educated consumer is.

Fitness routines don’t need to be as strenuous as you think. Learn how to work exercise into your day without spending hours at the gym.

All cooking oils are not created equal. Here’s your guide to which types of oils are best suited for which uses.

Tea tree oil is another one of those multi-purpose, non-toxic remedies that should be in every medicine cabinet and first-aid kit. Here are a few of the (probably) thousand different uses for it.

Should you eat fat? If so, how much? The simple truth is that your body does require fats. Here are six tips for incorporating them in your diet the right way.

Whether you’re looking for a dessert idea for a Memorial Day barbecue tonight, or for any hot summer night, I wanted to share an easy healthy dessert you can make any time you'd like.

Do something every day that makes your heart work harder and beat faster. Exercise strengthens the heart muscle and causes blood vessels to dilate and expand, which helps them retain their elasticity. 

Flax is one of the oldest cultivated crops, and flaxseed has several properties known to be beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, and atherosclerosis.

Extra virgin olive oil contains a molecule that works in the same fashion as ibuprofen when it comes to inhibiting two inflammation-inducing enzymes. This compound helps further explain some of the many health benefits associated with a Mediterranean diet.

Although the skin’s primary purpose is generally said to be that of temperature regulation, the sweat it uses to cool the body is made up largely of waste material.

A number of doctors have successfully removed heavy metals and other neurotoxins from the body using cilantro. However, I recommend adding clay to the prescribed dosage regimen. Here's why.

Nausea after surgery is a commonplace concern, but deep controlled breathing appears to help.

Getting rid of body toxins can improve your bone health by helping to keep your body's pH within a very narrow range.