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If you’re looking for a good one pot meal to enjoy on a cold winter’s night, try my recipe for vegetarian chili. It’s an excellent source of protein, fiber, and more. Plus, it’s a bargain, costing just a few dollars to make—and providing enough leftovers to enjoy on a second,…
Most people would agree that the gift of sight is one of our most precious possessions. Too often, though, we take it for granted, and start to worry only when vision starts to decline. The leading cause of blindness in our society is age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD…
Lately, it seems that every time I open a newspaper or turn on the radio or TV there’s a lot of unrest in the world. With such events in the news, I value the Christmas season more than ever. Whatever tradition you celebrate, you probably feel a similar need for…
We all know there’s no more important muscle in the body than your heart. It’s your hardest-working muscle and requires the best of care. There are so many delicious foods that actually promote heart health that it’s hard to imagine why anyone ever created the fake and processed foods that…
In winter, the cold, dry atmosphere combined with less sun exposure can be a real problem, especially if you suffer from chronic seborrhea or dandruff. Fortunately, you can not only relieve this irritating and unsightly skin condition, but treat the source of the problem so it doesn’t keep flaring up…
As the holidays approach, the grocery stores seem to be loaded with bushels of fresh nuts—including pecans, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts. Just like a squirrel, I stock up. I buy pounds and pounds and load up my freezer.
It’s probably no coincidence that many of the nut crops become…
If you have trouble swallowing pills, you’re not the only one. This is a problem that plagues many people, young and old. The good news is there are a lot of ways to make swallowing pills far easier--tips that definitely bear repeating. I only I wish I would have known all of…
One of the healthiest Thanksgiving traditions is eating sweet potatoes (yams). They’re loaded with vitamin A, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals. But instead of adding butter and brown sugar, and topping them with marshmallows, eat them baked. That way you get the healthy vitamins, minerals, and fiber—without all of…
Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here. Right behind that is the whirl of holiday festivities, including shopping, cooking, travel, and more. While much of the season’s frenzy is joyful, it’s also stressful—and that stress can have a negative impact on your body, particularly your immune system and your…
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The weather is crisp and inviting, which makes me feel more invigorated and energized. Plus, the leaves on the trees are changing.
But these changes in weather—despite how good it feels—can also add extra stress to your immune system, which is…
The media assault on the supplement industry continues, this time with a Wall Street Journal article that bashes vitamin use. When is it going to end? Probably not until the Food and Drug Administration has full control over how supplements are regulated in this country—which the government agency is working…
Fall is here, and winter is just around the corner…again. Football, frost, and, more recently, flu shots are just a few of the things associated with this time of year. The first two are inevitable. The third is a matter of choice, which has been popularized more by marketing and…
Once again, the media is on a rampage when it comes to vitamins and supplements…this time, reporting that vitamin E increases the risk of prostate cancer.
First of all, this is not some new study or new evidence regarding vitamin E. This vitamin E/prostate cancer study was performed years ago, and…
Yesterday, the media reported on a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine that concluded that the use of multivitamins and some other dietary supplements increased the risk of death in older women. Don’t believe the hype.
First, we’re talking about a single study...one that either contradicts or…
Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it was a good time to share one of the biggest--yet little-known breakthroughs in breast cancer research.
What researchers have found is that breast cancer patients have particularly low levels of the antioxidants selenium, glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin E and…
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The changing of the leaves and the cooler temperatures enjoyed in many areas of the country make this one of the most beautiful, most comfortable times of the year. But the cooler weather can be a challenge for your sinuses, when plants release…
We all know that stress isn’t good for your health, but what many people don’t realize is that stress can weigh you down—quite literally. Not only can negative, stressful emotions lead to overeating or choosing unhealthy food, the body’s actual physical response to emotional or situational stress plays a starring…
If you enjoy taking a nap, that’s a good thing. There’s plenty of research showing that a brief afternoon nap can restore alertness, energy, and task performance. Plus, a study out of Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, has shown just how long that nap should be.
Researchers allowed…
When it comes to digestion we hear a lot about the probiotics, which are powerful bacteria that work in your intestines. But sometimes the foods you eat can cause discomfort or indigestion. The reason is that our bodies produce fewer digestive enzymes as we age—which is why more and more…
Here in Texas Labor Day is a down-home celebration, with barbecues happening in nearly every backyard. Everyone reconnects, telling stories of their summer travels. Plus, one of our favorite traditions in my house is to serve up Mediterranean Summer Salad as a side-dish.
Not only does it include tomatoes…
I’ve always found that some of the best home remedies are the ones that are passed person-to-person, and this easy solution for pain is no exception. Gene from Illinois wrote to let me know that he’s found that, “…the inside of a banana peal will do wonders for me.”
He went…
Over the years, I’ve scoured the research and investigated more weight loss formulas than I care to count. After all, obesity is reaching epidemic proportions and is at the root of numerous serious health conditions—from diabetes to cardiovascular disease to cancer. One of the biggest obstacles to weight loss is…
A while back, I got a call from a friend who informed me that his father had suffered a fatal heart attack.
Apparently, the father was alone at the time, so there was no one to administer CPR or any other potentially life-saving maneuvers. CPR can be a…
You can’t help getting older, but that doesn’t mean you have to age as you do so. Research shows hormones are critical in the aging process. Insulin has been in the news for quite a while as one of the controllers of aging, but there’s also another hormone receiving scrutiny—insulin-like…
We all have concerns about getting older, but it seems that what many of us fear most isn’t developing heart disease, arthritis, or other “physical” diseases. It’s losing mental capacity and the ability to care for ourselves.
Medical professionals refer to this degeneration as senile dementia. The most…
Now that the summer months are in full force, you are likely hooking up the barbeque and gathering with friends to enjoy dinner in the great outdoors. As enjoyable as these get-togethers can be, you do need to be cautious. Research has shown that grilling meat at high temperatures can…
One simple way to help you lose excess weight is to increase your intake of dietary fiber.
In the 1980s, the big “discovery” was the importance of fiber in the diet. There were dozens of reports explaining how high-fiber diets could prevent heart disease, colon cancer, and dozens…
Even though you can survive for a month without food, it is a good idea to have some non-perishable food readily available. Any non-perishable food will do (such as canned soups and vegetables), but the one I recommend above all others is sardines.
Sardines are not only non-perishable—they are…
Roughly 10 to 15 percent of all asthma attacks are related to a food allergy. The most common foods that cause a reaction are eggs, peanuts, and milk. Since eggs and milk are used in a wide range of foods, it’s often difficult to avoid them.
If you ingest any of…
Researchers at the University of Kiel in Germany conducted a study using peppermint oil and ethanol (alcohol) in the treatment of headaches. Thirty-two patients took part in the double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study.
Dabbing a mixture of peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and alcohol onto the participants’ foreheads and temples brought about…
Tea tree oil is another one of those multi-purpose, non-toxic remedies that should be in every medicine cabinet and first-aid kit. Its extracted from the leaves of an Australian tree called Melaleuca alternifolia. The oil was nicknamed “tea tree” by Captain James Cook, who used the leaves to make tea during…
Varicose veins come in all shapes and sizes, as you probably know if you’ve reached middle age. The small ones near the surface are more of a cosmetic problem than anything else. Larger and deeper varicosities, however, can lead to the pooling of blood in the legs, which in turn…
While some people can toss a handful of pills into their mouth and swallow them with a gulp of water, I know many have trouble. Luckily there’s an easy solution.
If you have trouble swallowing pills—or capsules—try this:
1. Put only one capsule in your mouth and sip some water.
2. Tilt your…
There’s no question that having a stroke can be extremely scary, and it can leave you permanently disabled. But there’s some good news. Studies indicate that stroke damage can be reduced by as much as 80 percent when an experimental drug called Caffeinol is administered within two hours of a…
At this time of the year, many kids set up lemonade stands to make a little extra money—and to help people ward off the summer heat. But did you know that drinking a no sugar form of lemonade can also help to eliminate kidney stones?
It all started when researchers…
One of the more frequent problems reported by readers is dry eyes. One solution I’ve recommended is taking beta-carotene (25,000 units a day). But while one reader, Karen T., found that beta carotene does help, she did find that it didn’t completely eliminate the problem. But she did find another…
I’ve written many times about the benefits of juicing. Especially for people who have a hard time with their digestion, or who for some reason should be cutting down on their fiber, juicing is an effective method of getting nutrients into your system. But what you may not know is…
Much of the public is brainwashed with the idea that eggs are dangerous because of their high cholesterol content. Nothing could be further from the truth. Eggs are one of nature’s most complete foods and an excellent source of protein and other nutrients.
The yolk of the egg contains lecithin—which…
I’ve written many times about threats to your brain’s health. The brain uses such a large portion of the body’s energy and circulation that any foreign substance will likely make its way there eventually. And because the brain is made up mostly of fatty tissue, it tends to accumulate invaders…
I’ve written many times about threats to your brain’s health. The brain uses such a large portion of the body’s energy and circulation that any foreign substance will likely make its way there eventually. And because the brain is made up mostly of fatty tissue, it tends to accumulate invaders…
I want to tell you about a really simple way to use negatively-charged static electricity to get rid of pain and discomfort. This therapy doesn’t require a great deal of skill. In fact, many people may be reluctant to give it a try because it’s so low-tech, but don’t discount…
It’s that time of year again when there will be a big media push on the dangers of the sun and the use of tanning beds. I don’t advocate baking in the sun, and everything carries a risk—particularly when it’s taken to an extreme. But we weren’t made to live…
Allergies are commonly considered to be more of a concern during the spring and fall, but in fact they can be a problem at any time of year if the proper allergens are in the air. During the summer months, the most common allergens are mold and grass pollen.
For…
While my research takes me around the world, I try to make a point to be home in America to celebrate the independence of our country. Here in Kerrville, TX, like many small towns in America, July 4th is truly a homespun American holiday—nothing fancy, just a few parades and…
Your morning routine can set the stage for your entire day. Too many people stumble out of bed after hitting the snooze button on the alarm several times, grab a quick shower, and race off to work with a cup of coffee in hand. And they often find themselves feeling…
We all know the old adage about carrots being good for our eyes—but carrots aren’t the only food that can improve your vision. Tomatoes, spinach, red and yellow bell peppers, and many other colorful fruits and vegetables contain nutrients like beta-carotene, lutein, and other mixed carotenoids. These powerful antioxidants collect…
For years, I’ve recommended margarine over butter because margarine contains trans-fatty acids. Now, many margarine producers have changed their production techniques—so many of you have asked if I’ve changed my thoughts on margarine vs. butter. My answer is that I wouldn’t make that change right now.
Most margarine producers have changed…
There’s an old saying that an apple a day can keep the doctor away. Now, research shows that a glass of apple juice a day can have a dramatic effect on the behavior of Alzheimer’s patients.
A study from the University of Massachusetts involved 21 Alzheimer’s patients with moderate-to-severe…
If I had to pick one food I’d take with me if I was guaranteed not to find another food source for hours, or maybe days, it would be nuts. Nuts are filled with healthy oils and protein, and can help to energizing you and keep you feeling full for…
One troubling fact of modern society is that we’ve become dependent on fast food. Many people think nothing of picking up a bucket of fried chicken and calling that dinner. Unfortunately, those meals are filled with more fat and sodium than most people should be eating in a day, never…
