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...

  The phrase “too much of a good thing” warns that an excess of anything can be bad or a downright disaster. Nowhere is this truer than with yeast (Candida) in your body! When they are present in the right amounts in your intestinal tract, yeasts can be good guys!  They help kill harmful bacteria that you may take with food or from the environment, they assist with digestion and even help you absorb essential...

People typically look to the drug and personal care industries to help achieve their health goals…but end up disappointed or downright harmed as a result. For example, if you want beautiful skin, there are mountains of fancy creams out there all promising to make your largest organ soft and glowing. But external moisturizers only do so much for healthy skin—you need water and nutrients too! Is weight loss your goal?  Brace yourself once you uncover...

There is a dangerous trend that is exploding before our very eyes and the problem with that is so many people are caught up in it that they don’t even realize they are being manipulated. I’m talking about fear-based medicine. Over the last several decades we’ve seen the marketing of pharmaceutical products go from merely a recommendation or an option to YOU MUST DO THIS OR YOU WILL DIE! Yet when you take a closer...