
Tired? Joint aches? It could be Lyme disease!
I would like to sincerely thank all of you for the incredible number of responses I received to Wednesday’s blog asking for your questions and topic requests! After all, this blog is for you—so I’m happy to know what you want to hear about or are concerned about. One comment that jumped right out at me immediately, especially this time of year, was a reader (Katherine) asking about Lyme disease. Even though Lyme disease...

A national day you should never celebrate
Yesterday was National Junk Food Day…and while I get the fun intent behind these “national days,” junk food is not something anyone should be celebrating. Processed junk foods are arguably the most widespread and significant cause of disease and early death in our existence. Sure, we can point fingers at smoking, excessive alcohol intake, pharmaceuticals and lack of exercise as underlying factors behind our sickly states of health too, but food is numero...

Surprising causes (& remedies) for acne
I don't think I’d be shocking you today if I said that the health of your GI tract has a major effect on whether or not you suffer from problems like acid reflux, constipation, gas or bloating. You might also remember that your gut houses most your immune system, which helps protect you against infections, viruses and diseases. But here's something that might NOT occur to you. The health of your gut can also...

Can you really be addicted to carbs?
When the word “addiction” comes up, the average person typically thinks of someone who has a problem with drugs, alcohol or cigarettes…or maybe even gambling or sex. But there is a whole other category of addiction that most people don’t even think of… Unless you’re affected by it. I’m talking about addiction to sugars and starchy carbs. People whose 4 food groups are pasta, breads, sweets and crackers are sometimes humorously referred to as...
- Tags: Addiction, Carbohydrates, Healthy Eating, Stress, Sugar, Yeast

The many ways heartburn drugs can kill you
Here we go again. The pharmaceutical industry has made yet ANOTHER “slip-up” that has potentially threatened the lives of millions of people using one of its toxic medications. This time it’s ranitidine (aka Zantac). The FDA recently recalled ranitidine because it contains N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a human carcinogen, and the attorneys are lining up to file a tsunami of lawsuits on behalf of cancer sufferers. What makes this particularly frightening is that Zantac...

10 Ways to boost your energy fast!
I’m going to go out on a limb today and guess that you don’t always have nearly the level of energy that you’d like to have. Fair statement? It’s not surprising. Lacking energy is one of the most common reasons that people consult their doctors. But what makes this challenging is that there are many potential reasons why you may be resembling Dagwood Bumstead on a regular basis. So it’s important to figure out...