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NEWSFLASH: Heartburn not caused by excess acidity!
For nearly 80 years it’s been unchallenged scientific dogma that heartburn (more recently dubbed GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a matter of unchecked acid secretion. Tens of millions of Americans have chewed calcium pills, quaffed 1st generation acid blockers…read more
Categories:GERD Inflammation
Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside
I’m in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I’m constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my recommendations, I perform…read more
Click bait health reporting: I’m calling BS on these 5 health stories
“If you’re rational, you don’t get to believe whatever you want to believe.” ― Michael Huemer News stories on diet and health are so misleading these days. In an effort to gin up circulation, health writers are constantly searching for…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Cancer Heart Health Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition Controversies
Health and Wellness for Busy Women
Natalya Fazylova is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and an Associate Professor at the City University of New York. In her postgraduate education Dr. Fazylova became a certified Chinese Herbologist through the New York Institute of Herbal Medicine and a…read more
Categories:Women’s Health
Can what you eat really damage your thyroid?
I’m about to embark on a discussion of one the most controversial topics I’ve ever touched upon. Is it Donald Trump’s candidacy? Same-sex marriage? Gun control? No, none of the above. It’s whether certain foods can be goitrogens, to be…read more
17 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response
With the cold and flu season peaking, I thought it might be a good time to review natural ways of supporting our immune systems. (Listen to my recent Clinical Focus podcast on the subject of Immune Support, as well as a…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
To juice or not to juice?
It’s the season for detox. The Internet and social media are replete with stories about the health advantages of juicing. Lets take a look at some of the pros and cons associated with this popular trend. Juicing is often advocated…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Sleep your way to skinny!
Can you actually lose weight by getting more shuteye? Repeated studies show the answer is yes. Two studies done at our research center showed that having CFS or fibromyalgia results in an average weight gain of 32 ½ pounds. This…read more
Categories:Fibromyalgia Sleep
The WORST health and nutrition stories of 2015
At year’s end, I customarily review the top podcasts and stories of the past year. This year, I’ve decided to inaugurate a new tradition. In the spirit of Worst Fashion Trends, the Darwin Awards (for stupidest ways of dying), and Rotten…read more
Categories:Cancer General Nutrition Menopause Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Pediatric Health Prostate Disorders Supplements Women’s Health
Could a vegetarian diet undermine your mental health?
I saw it on Drudge: “The Scary Mental Health Risks of Going Meatless,” a story in Women’s Health magazine. Predictably, this ignited a media feeding frenzy: “Plant-Based Diets May Hike Mental Health Risks” — CNBC “Vegetarian Diets Linked to Emotional,…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage.…
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Q: One of the weight loss systems advertised on radio claims that you have to balance…
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In the latest attempt to remove “stigma” from medical terminology, liver specialists have come up…
Functional Sobriety: The Nutritional Road to Overcoming Alcohol Challenges with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Part 1
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