… And 6 Surprising Foods That SHOULDN'T Be Salad dressing, meats, and dairy foods like milk are a given … you know they go right in the fridge when you get home from the grocery store. But what about those other sundry items like peanut butter, cooking oils, produce and bread? If you automatically stash everything in the f … Read More
Top 10 Foods for Stress
The majority of Americans are living with high to moderate levels of stress, and most report that their stress levels are only increasing, rather than decreasing. Already, more than half of Americans say they suffer health problems as a result of stress, while another 94 percent believe, rightly, that stress can contribute … Read More
How Often Should You Have a Bowel Movement?
...And the RISKS of Both Infrequent and Frequent Bowel Movements If you’ve never given your bowel movements a second thought, it’s probably a sign that your digestive process is running smoothly. Because if you suddenly become irregular, or have the opposite problem with too frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ll be so u … Read More
The Top 4 Dangers of X-Rays
You’ve probably had multiple x-rays taken over the course of your life … at the dentist, that time you sprained your ankle, for a mammogram and probably at least a time or two (or more) in between. And you probably assumed it was perfectly safe to do so … … Read More
The Top 4 Dangers of MRIs
The use of MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) has nearly quadrupled from 1996 to 2010, rising from 17 to 65 tests per 1,000 patients.[i] This imaging technology, which produces detailed images of organs and tissues, … Read More
Heart Surgeon Admits Medicine Made a Mistake
By Dwight Lundell, M.D. We physicians with all our training, knowledge, and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today … Read More
8 Best Foods for Sleep
Aflatoxin in Food
5 Health Risks of This Deadly Mold Toxin & The 7 Foods with Highest Aflatoxin Contamination You'd never knowingly put poison in your mouth, but when it comes to aflatoxin in food, what you don't know is exactly what's making you sick. Aflatoxin is a dangerous plant mold byproduct so widespread the Food and Drug Admini … Read More
A Little-Known but Super-Powerful “Cheat” for Targeted Pain Relief
One in five Americans struggle with chronic pain, according to a 2014 survey.[i] Of the nearly 35 million adults with persistent pain, 67 percent said their pain is “constantly present” while more than 50 percent said the pain is sometimes “unbearable and excruciating.” If you’re facing this daily battle, you know it’s no … Read More
Skin Problems? It Could Signal One of these 7 Serious Diseases!
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but your skin is a window to the rest of your body, as skin issues often represent the first signs of something going amiss underneath. The skin is often overlooked as simply a covering, but as your body’s largest organ, it acts as a barrier and shield against the outside world. And … Read More