You’ve likely heard about melatonin. It’s a supplement that’s been around for a few decades now. It was originally touted as a cure for jet lag and even everyday insomnia. Yet, further research on melatonin revealed that it’s benefits were much more extensive than a sleep aid. Recently researchers in Toronto have uncovered yet another benefit of melatonin that has special importance to older people and their bones. Here’s what they found… Is Melatonin The New Key To Osteoporosis? As I mentioned above, we’ve known for a few decades now how great melatonin is for helping with sleep disorders. But […]
If you’ve thought about becoming a raw foodist, you might be interested in knowing more about how raw foods are prepared and what constitutes a raw food diet. Basically the principle behind eating raw foods is that uncooked and unprocessed foods are healthier for you than foods that are cooked or dead. Although there are many schools of thought around what is the healthiest diet, raw foodists are totally convinced that eating raw food reduces the risk of cancer and other deadly diseases. Research supports the notion that a plant-based diet, among other health benefits, lowers cholesterol and helps in glucose level […]
Many of my male patients enjoy eating red meat and consuming dairy products on a regular basis. Indeed, red
Summer is here. Are you and your body prepared for it? As much as you may love your fun in the sun, the summer also “cooks up” its own range of health-related considerations. To help you get prepared, we’ve pulled together a list of summer-specific health tips that should get you and yours well-positioned for a happy and healthy season of sun. Try Natural Insect Repellents This Summer Nobody enjoys being bitten by mosquitoes and the longer you stay outside, the higher your chances of becoming a victim. If you’re like me, you’re a culinary delight for mosquitoes. I have […]
Figs can be dried and enjoyed all year long, but there is nothing better than fresh figs in the summer. I think figs can turn a bland salad into an elegant entrée, and they can enhance the flavor of meat beautifully, so I like to marinate my rack of lamb in a f Fig and onion paste. I included my Rack of Lamb with Fig Sauce recipe (below) in my newest cookbook, The Age Beautifully Cookbook, and it has been a favorite at dinner parties. Lamb has protein for building muscle and plenty of vitamin B12, which protects neurons and […]
You’ve heard, probably many times, that your body needs omega-3 fatty acids… in fact, it craves them. These omega-3s are in short supply in the food chain these days, but when you get enough of them you help your heart, your brain, your joints, and even your mood.
Alcohol is always a tricky subject to cover. Some people don’t approve of alcohol because it can be addictive, it can impair your judgment, and it can cause health problems. While these arguments are all true, they are all also the result of overdrinking. I want to be very clear that I do not advocate or recommend over-consuming alcohol. Beer Delivers Nutrients Your Heart Needs Heart disease is the number one killer in this country. So any news about things you can do that can help prevent heart disease is important. In two large studies reported on in the Wall Street journal, […]
A healthy heart is key to a long life. When I say this to my patients many of them protest that avoiding cancer or protecting your brain is just is important. While they have a point, I stand by my statement. The reason I feel so strongly about heart health is that I’ve seen time and time again that people who take good care of their hearts tend to avoid other deadly, chronic diseases like liver disease, many cancers, and Alzheimer’s. The steps you take to improve your heart health will have a great impact on your overall health. And […]
I learned about some pretty exciting research findings the other day. The implications of it may break new ground in both anti-aging medicine as well as diabetes and joint health. Seems that a decades-old joint supplement has been given new life by Swiss-German researchers. In addition to its already known, and well-accepted, ability to help arthritic joints, new findings show that glucosamine may help diabetes. But that’s not all. Let me tell you about the even more amazing properties of glucosamine. I know you’ll be as excited as I am. Glucosamine: Protects Joints, Helps Diabetes…Extends LIFE As unbelievable as that […]
“Nutrient profiling” isn’t really a new thing. Alternative health researchers as well as naturopath doctors have been doing it for decades. Simply said, it’s the process of identifying which foods, vitamins, minerals, etc, pack the