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Don’t Eat Chicken with Rice…and Other Unhealthy Food Combinations
When I was 15, my skin began to break out, and a well-meaning but misguided dermatologist prescribed antibiotics. Fifteen years later, frequent use of antibiotics...
Best and Worst Drinks for Preventing Kidney Stones
Mention kidney stones and everyone within earshot winces—because we’ve all heard how painful these stones can be. So if you want to be stone-free, you’re...
Herbs and Vitamins That Sabotage Lab Tests
Nutrients and herbs can skew results, leading your doctor astray. If you take vitamin and/or herbal supplements, you probably already know that these products can...
Take the Stink Out of Sardines
Sardines are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and they actually taste pretty mild—but the smell of a just-opened can is enough to...
Nutrients That Reverse Cataracts
Are cataracts no big deal? I pose this question because cataract surgery has become so quick and effective that many people now ignore opportunities to...
Craving Chocolate? Or a Burger? Here’s What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You
It can strike when you least expect it—an overwhelming desire to satisfy a food craving. You may be desperate for a burger, cake, chocolate, pizza...
Warning…Your Green Tea Isn’t What You Think It Is
With voluminous scientific evidence now showing that it protects the heart, helps stave off diabetes and provides other significant health benefits, it’s no surprise that...
How NAC Supplements Fight Colds, Flu and Much More
You know all about the benefits of fish oil…and magnesium…and vitamin D. But here’s a supplement that far fewer people are taking—but many could benefit...
A Top Cardiologist Reveals the Best Supplements for Your Heart
Put your hand on your heart. How’s it doing in there? For too many women, the answer is, “Not so good.” Despite the fact that...
Does Oregano Lower Testosterone?
Q: I often add oregano to food to fight infections, but I have heard that it lowers testosterone. Should men avoid oregano? A: Oregano includes...
Stop Flushing Your Calcium Down the Drain
Are you conscientiously eating calcium-rich foods and following your doctor’s orders about calcium supplement use? That’s good—but not good enough to ensure that your bones...
