Discover the surprising truth about stomach acid and its vital role in your health!
Jul 3, 2012 | Digestion
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or “heartburn,” is a digestive disorder that affects millions, many of whom have been hoodwinked into taking dangerous proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and other gastric acid-inhibiting drugs... read moreJul 1, 2012 | Coconut Oil
Alzheimer’s is thought to stem from an inability of the brain to process glucose, leading to cell death. But the brain has another source of fuel: ketones, produced by the body from mid-chain triglycerides, such as those in coconut oil. Those who cook with... read moreJun 19, 2012 | Self-Improvement
For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I... read moreMay 26, 2012 | Health
According to a new study, five portions daily of fruits and vegetables can give your skin a glow, making you appear more attractive. Scientists have discovered that the yellow-red pigmentation in produce can be absorbed by fat deposits in skin, thus giving it a... read moreApr 29, 2012 | Health
If you fly a lot, we have some bad news for you. Every time you go up to those high altitudes, you are exposed you to ionizing radiation. That’s the type of radiation that leads to DNA damage and aging. However, there is some good news. A new study says... read moreApr 4, 2012 | Health
A study published in the May 2011 issue of Journal of Adolescent Health has found that serious insufficiency of vitamin D exist among obese adolescents. The retrospective study, done at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, RI, looked at blood levels... read more