Saffron Put to the Test for Alzheimer’s
The spice saffron is pitted head-to-head against the leading drug for severe Alzheimer’s disease. What’s...
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Mold Toxins in Cereals, Herbs, Spices, and Wine
Why should fasts lasting longer than 24 hours and particularly for three or more days only be done under the supervision of a health professional and preferably in a live-in clinic? Fasting for a week or two can actually...
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Volume 54 Is Out Now
My new digital DVD, Volume 54, is out today and covers statins, SIBO, moringa, appetite, and more. It...
Tomato Sauce Put to the Test for Prostate Cancer
What happened when cancer patients were given three quarters of a cup of canned tomato...
Lycopene Supplements Put to the Test
High doses of lycopene—the red pigment in tomatoes—were put to the test to see if...
Amla (dried Indian gooseberry) vs. Lipitor for Lowering Cholesterol
Extracts of amla (Indian gooseberry) were pitted head-to-head against cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and the blood...
The Most Antioxidant-Packed Whole Food
Are the apparently amazing benefits of amla—dried Indian gooseberries—too good to be true? In reference...
Presumed Safety of Probiotics Questioned
In certain medical conditions, probiotic supplements may actually make things worse. If you’ve ever made...
Are Avocados Associated with Greater Risk or Reduced Risk of Cancer?
Avocado consumption can improve artery function, but what effect might guacamole have on cancer risk?...
Natural Dietary Treatments for Fibroids
The same diet that helps regulate hormones in women may also reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting...
What’s Best for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Coconut Oil vs. Mineral Oil vs. Vaseline
Natural topical remedies for eczema, including licorice root gel, St. John’s Wort cream, and emollients...
Dietary Supplements for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Are there dietary supplements that can help with atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known...
Get Your Signed Bookplates
A signed bookplate makes a great keepsake for any of your copies of How Not...
Should You Get an Annual Physical Exam?
What are the risks and benefits of getting a comprehensive annual physical exam and routine...
Should You Get an Annual Health Check-Up?
What are the risks and benefits of getting an annual check-up from your doctor? Physicians...
Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Tumors?
What does the world’s leading authority on carcinogens have to say about mobile phones? Do...
Can Cell Phone Radiation Damage Your DNA?
Do mobile phones cause brain tumors? Whenever a trillion-dollar industry is involved—whether it’s Big Food,...
Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine in Toothpaste Better Than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
For those with recurrent canker sores, is it better to use a toothpaste with SLS,...
Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in Toothpaste Safe?
Just because the sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste doesn’t cause cancer doesn’t mean it can’t...
Helpful Foods to Support People with Autism
The sulforaphane found in five cents’ worth of broccoli sprouts has been shown to benefit...
Fighting Autism Brain Inflammation with Food
One food may be able to combat all four purported causal factors of autism: synaptic...
Fever Benefits for Autism in a Food
Dramatic improvements in children with autism when they have a fever suggest that the disorder may...
Recipe for Ribollita
I’m excited to share a recipe from The How Not to Diet Cookbook. If you’ve...
Benefits of Turmeric for Arsenic Exposure
What happened when turmeric curcumin was put to the test to see if it could...
Are Lectins in Food Good or Bad for You?
Might lectins help explain why those who eat more beans and whole grains have less...
