As you probably remember, I’m not a huge fan of “awareness” events, especially when they revolve around health issues like cancer. You may not realize this, but enormous amounts of money have been poured into cancer research since President Nixon declared his “War on Cancer” in 1971. Yet cancer still remains our #2 killer. Clearly, we’re dropping the ball somewhere. While it’s true that cancer can be influenced by genetics, environmental exposures, toxins and other...

  In addition to being my birth month, August is also National Wellness Month. While having a whole month dedicated to wellness sounds very positive and encouraging, I have to admit that I don’t see a whole lot of “wellness” going on around me. Everywhere I go, I see people struggling with their health—dealing with excess weight, low energy, aches and pains, limited mobility, shortness of breath or simply not feeling as vibrant as they’d...

If you went to the doctor complaining of a low mood and irritability, there could be a number of possible causes. Constipation? Again, plenty of possibilities. Headaches? Same story. But there’s one surprisingly simple factor that can contribute to all three—and it’s easy to overlook. I’m talking about dehydration. And especially during the hot summer months, you may be losing more water than you realize. Here’s what you need to know about dehydration, how to...

  What if I told you that the same hidden process may contribute to aging, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes, cataracts, arthritis, and many other chronic health concerns? It sounds unbelievable, but this "monster" lives inside every one of us. The good news? It's not always the bad guy. In fact, your body actually needs it. The trouble begins when it's allowed to get out of control for long periods...

  Step into any grocery store, department store, or pharmacy and you'll quickly be reminded that the personal care industry is big business. Entire aisles are devoted to lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, gels, sprays, cleansers, toners, scrubs, and countless other products. Manufacturers know people are willing to spend substantial amounts of money—and try almost anything—to look their best. I sometimes joke that a personal care company could bottle used motor oil, market it as a moisturizer,...