Today (May 31) is World No Tobacco Day and a good time for all smokers to sit back, take a deep breath and think about quitting their habit. I’m very happy to report that your family doctor finally has a couple good prescription options for you.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Illness
Honey For Hayfever? Doesn't Work — But Here's What Does
I’ve been hearing people ask about using honey for spring allergies (which just started to kick in for me this week), so I thought I’d do a bit of evidence-based digging for you, and here’s what I found. The answer, unfortunately for some, is no, there is no strong evidence that taking honey helps decrease allergies.… Read the rest
Thick, Greenish Runny Nose = Antibiotics? No, It Doesn't…
It’s a popular misconception among not just the population but also many doctors, that a greenish runny nose = bacterial infection = the need to take prescription antibiotics. Well, it’s not true! As this fun New York Times article reviews, the color is more a sign of clumps of your body’s infection-fighting white cells as well as colorful shades of your normal nose bacteria.… Read the rest
Coughing: What Medicines Work?
A cough is one of the most annoying symptoms of the common cold, and OTC cough syrups are one of the most popular purchases in pharmacies. But which ones really work?
No Combos For Children Under Four
Recent reviews have consistently shown that, unfortunately, there is no major evidence that any common OTC products help well for a cough.… Read the rest
Diabetes and Natural Supplements: Which Work? Which Don't?
What natural supplements and medicines work to prevent or lessen diabetes? We know that the Western-prescribed medicines such as insulin injections and metformin pills are extremely effective, but wouldn’t it be great, and much healthier for us, if we could focus on more natural therapies?… Read the rest
Diabetes: Yes, You Can Prevent It. Here's The #1 Tip…
Here’s another pop quiz: What’s the most effective way to prevent or reverse diabetes?
- Exercise
- Diet
- Weight Loss
- Avoiding sugar
The answer, surprising to many, is not diet, it is — weight loss! Losing about 5-10% of your body weight seems to have the most impact in reducing your risk of developing diabetes.