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This week, I finish up my three-part series, “12 drugs you should never take.” I hope that the previous two installments have enlightened and informed, and that some of you have begun the process of ditching these medications…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Nutrition Controversies Obesity Pediatric Health Supplements Women’s Health
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes…read more
Last week, I gave you the first four medications on my list of the “12 drugs you should never take.” If you missed that installment, you can read it here. This week, I continue with the next third of…read more
Categories:Aging Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Crohn's Disease General Medicine Infections Multiple Sclerosis Sleep Substance Dependency
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times per week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now!…read more
Oftentimes, when people hear the phrase “the dangers of prescription drugs,” they think of the problems that arise when patients abuse drugs, either taking drugs they haven’t been prescribed or not taking medications in accordance with the instructions…read more
Categories:Allergy Colds and Respiratory Infections Depression/Anxiety Ear, Nose and Throat Flu General Medicine Sinusitis Substance Dependency
One of the best-kept secrets about Intelligent Medicine is that it’s not just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real time. Each week, we also generate three or…read more
Categories:Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Digestive Health General Medicine General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Heart Disease Heart Health Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Paleo Diet Supplements
Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. …read more
Categories:Diabetes Hypoglycemia Sleep
As you already know, I’m a big proponent of nutritional supplements. The majority of supplement manufacturers are responsible and ethical, and their claims are, by and large, science-based. That does not mean that I suspend my critical faculties…read more
Categories:Aging Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Gluten Sensitivity Heart Health Nutrition Controversies Supplements
Q: I’ve been taking vitamin D for a long time and my levels are still low. Why? A: There are many reasons serum vitamin D levels remain low, even after longtime supplementation. First, how much vitamin D are you taking?…read more
Q: Could you please offer some suggestions on how to heal a leaky gut? A: The gut has two functions: To digest and absorb nutrients and to keep toxins out. Leaky gut syndrome begins with exposure to environmental…read more
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
I’m a veteran of the Diet Wars. Back in the 80s, when the ultra-low-carb Atkins…
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I couldn’t resist. Rather than leave these candidates for “Breakthrough treatments that we don’t really need” on…
The Profit Motive Behind American Dialysis with Tom Mueller, Part 2
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