Thump Your Way to a Stronger Immune System
With cold and flu season here, your immune system needs extra TLC. Along with exercise and a low-glycemic, nutrient-rich diet, there’s something else you can do. Stimulate your thymus.
With cold and flu season here, your immune system needs extra TLC. Along with exercise and a low-glycemic, nutrient-rich diet, there’s something else you can do. Stimulate your thymus.
By Suzanne Richardson | Wed, Dec 17, 2008
If you get a cold this winter, forget sugar-filled lozenges. Instead, try a licorice root brew to ease your symptoms. The tea that worked so quickly for me is called “Organic Throat Coat” by Traditional Medicinals. But if you type “licorice root tea” into Google, you’ll get plenty of other options.
By Dr. Al Sears | Thu, Dec 11, 2008
The truth is, cellphones have not been around long enough to give us the kind of long-term studies we really need to know for sure. And the research is conflicting. Some studies show no increased risk. So I’m not ready to tell my readers and patients that cellphones definitely cause cancer. The FDA says, "The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones." But they then add, "There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe."
By Shane Ellison | Mon, Dec 8, 2008
A new study on heart health is touting statin drugs as the best thing since the iPod. But before you head off to your doctor asking for a prescription, let’s take a closer look at the facts.
By Kelley Herring | Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Do you want people to do a double-take when you reveal your real age? Then do this: Eat cinnamon and cloves. Recent research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that these spices - which are often used in holiday goodies - not only provide antioxidants but also significant protection against the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs).
By James B. LaValle | Wed, Nov 26, 2008
This is the time of year when many of my patients struggle with keeping their weight and blood sugar under control. It starts with Halloween, when we buy those delectable treat-size candy bars to pass out to trick-or-treaters - and eat many of them ourselves. It continues throughout Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day with the sugar-laden treats and leftovers from holiday meals contributing to our already flourishing spare tires.
By Kelley Herring | Sat, Nov 8, 2008
While some of us love the taste of broccoli, most of the time it’s eaten for its health benefits. But new research suggests that if you cook it, almost all of the cancer-fighting nutrients are lost.
By Kelley Herring | Fri, Nov 7, 2008
Do you suffer from ulcers? If so, it’s time to get off the meds and make a Cranberry Yogurt Smoothie. A recent study published in Nutrition found that regular consumption of cranberry juice and/or a probiotic strain called Lactobacillus johnsonii helps to kill H. pylori (the bacterium that causes ulcers).
By Suzanne Richardson | Mon, Nov 3, 2008
Saying something as simple as "I'm so sorry for your loss" will give your friend the sympathy he needs.
By Shane Ellison | Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Whether it’s simple forgetfulness or the all-out scourge of Alzheimer’s, the loss of mental acuity as we age ruins quality of life. To the surprise of most, studies show that this decline can be slowed or even prevented with the energizing combo of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR).
By Kelley Herring | Thu, Dec 18, 2008
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