With wintertime sicknesses afloat, vitamin supplements are being passed around like candy.  The popular belief is that food in America may not provide enough vitamins to be sufficient.  On the other hand, many doctors say that taking them is a waste of time and money. Does the basic research they refer to actually support this […]

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We all know organic is better when it comes to fruits and vegetables, right? After all, they’re cleaner and purer than produce grown with pesticides, and packaged with preservatives, right? Wrong. I started having doubts when a patient told me that. “Contrary to your advice, I don’t eat organic fruits and vegetables because I don’t […]

Dysthyemia is a disabling disorder that is generally experienced as a less severe but more chronic form of major depression, and affects about 6% of the population. The disorder is characterized by feelings of depression (low energy, poor appetite, feelings of hopelessness, etc.) for at least two years, and impairs one’s ability to regulate mood […]

Flu can kill?arm your immune system against it!

It?s been said that having a couple glasses of red wine every day helps you live a longer and healthier life.  Is this convenient research accurate?  For years, it?s been a widely believed fact that alcohol in moderation, especially red wine, is beneficial for your health because of the resveratrol in it. Resveratrol is a chemical […]

They may be right, as water is necessary for almost every function of our body. Therefore, we should drink enough.  However, recent reports suggest that our tap water is contaminated by multiple toxins. So it looks like in order to get enough of the essential nutrient, we have to consume more toxins. The solution to […]

It outnumbers the body?s cells 10 to 1, but is still underrated.  It influences digestive tract ailments, systemic diseases, and possibly the likelihood of cancer. It is the true boss of our bodies.  So why do doctors seldom talk about it?  When things go wrong with it, there isn?t a cure that can be patented. […]

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