I just did a search on the CDC’s website for disease statistics and noticed a huge gaping hole in their disease statistic reporting.  As you would expect, heart disease continues to claim its top spot on the mortality chart, with about 650,000 deaths in 2017 (the most recent data year).  Cancer remains number two, with 600,000 deaths. The list continues with accidents at 170,000 and lower respiratory diseases causing 160,000 deaths. But there is another...

I think it’s safe to say that none of us wants to be pushing up daisies anytime soon! Now there are numerous factors that play into our disease and mortality rates and have an impact on how soon you will get a visit from the grim reaper.  Although some (such as genetics or congenital diseases) are largely out of our control, there are other factors that you CAN do something about—and likely live much longer...

Our modern society has been brainwashed into thinking that fevers are: Something bad Always dangerous Best treated with acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring your temperature down Let me assure you that all 3 of those beliefs are WRONG! Fevers in most cases are good guys, they are rarely dangerous, and using pain relievers is positively the WORST thing you can do! Here’s why. [[big4]]Fever is a good guy![[end]] Contrary to what you may have always...

As I was grocery shopping in my local Wegmans yesterday, an annoucement came over the loudspeaker saying, “Don’t risk getting sick this flu season!  Get your flu shot right here in our pharmacy today!” And I cringed because I thought of all of the people who get caught up in the yearly flu season fear mongering and think that a vaccine is their only hope of staying flu-free. Let me tell it like it is...

I think it’s safe to say that most people believe viruses and bacteria are bad, dangerous and something that should be avoided at all cost! But keep in mind that viruses and bacteria have been with us since the dawn of time, and I’m here to tell you that they have gotten somewhat of a bad rap.    As a matter of fact, many times they are even GOOD guys! Here’s what I mean. [[big4]]An...

Most people are pretty well aware of what their cardiovascular system is for, and what their digestive and respiratory systems do. But what if I asked you what your lymphatic system does? <Insert sounds of crickets chirping.> Truth is, most people are clueless about their lymphatic system!  But trust me, if yours isn’t working right, it’s only a matter of time before you get seriously sick. Here’s why. [[big4]]Your internal janitorial crew[[end]] Your lymphatic system...