Contrary to what you've heard, there's no such thing as "good" or "bad" cholesterol. Cholesterol is a natural part of our bodies…and until everyone understands it's not "broken," they're never going to get it right. Big Pharma has made billions from its cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.… Read More
Have you heard of "white coat syndrome?" It's when your blood pressure spikes up to 30% simply because you're seeing your doctor... And it's much more likely to happen to women and seniors. High blood pressure is a serious condition. It's potentially deadly... which means it's important to… Read More
If you're dieting, stop. Not only because it will make you gain more weight — but sooner or later, you'll beat yourself up for failing. That's what happened to my patient. Her weight yo-yoed between 120 and 180 pounds for more than a decade. Like most people who diet, my patient blamed… Read More
Women can be stronger than men in a lot of ways – stamina, flexibility, balance, and increased longevity. But nowhere is the difference between men and women's strength more apparent than when it comes to the immune system. Numerous studies prove females produce a much stronger immune… Read More
During the holidays, you want your skin to sparkle and glow. But if you're like many of the women I see in my practice, this time of year is anything but "holly and jolly!" You're busy doing all of those holiday preparations – on top of all of your regular tasks. Then, there are the annual… Read More
Merry Christmas! I hope your holiday is everything you want it to be. But...if this time of year has you feeling frazzled and stressed out instead of merry and bright, you're not alone. A recent survey found that Christmas is the 6th most stressful event of our lives — right behind divorce,… Read More
My goal as an anti-aging doctor isn't to lengthen your lifespan. It's a noble goal. But it's not what I'm trying to do. My idea of anti-aging is to help you live as young and youthful as possible, right now – without being sidelined by pain or disease. I want to help you increase your… Read More
At this time of year, a lot of my patients ask me how they can lose weight. As you know, my advice is to always seek natural alternatives to Big Pharma drugs. And that's especially important when it comes to diet pills. The FDA always seems to be approving a new "miracle" weight-loss pill, only… Read More
Most doctors and scientists believe your body wears out because of environmental “wear and tear” — the same way your car gets old and starts having problems. But you are not a broken-down old car! And when doctors use this theory to treat you, they’ll only treat the symptoms of aging.… Read More