June 12, 2018

Excess Salt Spells Trouble for Female Bones

I recently had an over 55-aged female patient get a disabling femur (thigh bone) fracture. I was surprised as her recent bone scans showed that she had good bone density for her age.  Yet, I learned later that she also had a high salt intake in her diet and this can spell trouble for older men and women, particularly post menopausal ladies. High Salt Diets Cancel Good Bone Density I was recently surprised to learn that research has proven that post menopausal women are at greater risk for a disabling fracture if they have excessive salt in their diets – […]
June 5, 2018

Live Longer with Daily Nature Visits

If you’re over 50, you likely spend a little more time than you used to thinking about your health and how to maintain it. But, did you know, you have FREE access to one of the best health and longevity boosters there is? It’s true and I’m going to tell you why… Daily Nature Visits: Zap Stress, Boost Happiness and Longevity Did you ever notice how great you felt after going for a barefoot walk on a sandy beach, or riding your bike through beautiful, rolling scenery, or just sitting quietly on a bench in the middle of a botanical […]
May 15, 2018

Bring On the ‘Good’ Bacteria

Doctors often need to give patients advice on their diets. I have talked with countless patients who are confused about the huge amount of information on what will keep you healthy, what will keep you thin, and what will keep you young. Furthermore, the latest news about healthy eating often changes from year to year and even month to month. To make life easier for my patients, I follow the latest research in nutrition and healthy eating. One food that consistently makes headlines has actually been around for hundreds of years. I am talking about kefir, the cultured milk beverage. […]
May 15, 2018

Processed Meat Leads To Colon Cancer?

As a doctor, I’m always telling my patients to pay closer attention to what they eat to decrease their risk of heart and other diseases.  Lately, I’ve been telling them to watch how much of this particular type of food they eat to decrease their risk of both heart and colon disease.  Let me tell you why eating too much of this food can be risky for your health… Over 40 Grams of Processed Meats A Day Raises Your Risk  Who doesn’t love a good hot dog, salami or ham sandwich from the deli? And who doesn’t love a good […]
May 8, 2018

Is Beer A Health Drink?

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, […]
May 8, 2018

4 Power Seeds That Fight Diseases of Aging

Today’s complex techno-world is full of man-made processed foods, synthetic medicines, and artificial replicas of just about everything.  Yet, there are 4 of Nature’s superpower foods that you can still turn to for good health, especially as you get older.  Here’s what they are… Super Seeds:  4 of Nature’s Best Anti-Aging, Health Boosting Foods It’s hard to find one man-made super food, let alone 4, that offers protection for your heart, brain, bones, joints, and keeps your skin looking ageless to boot.  Yet, that’s exactly what these 4 super seeds do.  If you haven’t added at least 1 of them […]
May 8, 2018

Create More Youthful Skin Using Papaya

I see many older patients with skin that’s beginning to show its age. They want to know what’s the best skin preparation to help regain a more youthful look. I tell them that one of the best anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, products is really not one of those expensive products after all. Rather, it’s a product of Nature that you can buy relatively cheaply in the produce department of your local grocery – the skin-rejuvenating papaya. Here’s why… Reap The Anti-Aging Skin Benefits of Papaya When patients come to me with skin problems – particularly ‘aging skin issues’ – I ask […]