The Importance of Natural Approaches to Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction: The statistics on the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes are staggering as it is now estimated that one-half of all Americans adults will develop the disease by 2020. It is a serious issue that will bankrupt our society on many levels if the tide is not...
Reseveratrol Shown to Improve Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes (But, Please Read the Fine Print)
Background Resveratrol is a plant compound similar to flavonoids. It is found in low levels in the skin of red grapes, red wine, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, dark chocolate, peanuts, and mulberry skin. Red wine is perhaps the most recognized source of resveratrol,...
If you don’t want to take a flu shot . . .
Introduction Despite the fact that the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) advocates a seasonal flu shot for everyone, the reality is that not everyone feels comfortable with this recommendation. I know that myself and many other health experts do not endorse...
Magnesium Oxide Shown to be Well-Absorbed
Background InformationWhile calcium gets most of the attention, magnesium is just as much of a major essential mineral and may be a much more important supplement consideration for many. Over 50% of the body’s magnesium is contained in the bones. Magnesium is...
What’s New with Natural Medicine?
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine just underwent its first revision in 15 years. In this broadcast of Five to Thrive Live, coauthor Michael Murray, ND, describes what surprised him most when updating the book and explains why curcumin, proteolytic enzymes and beta...Get The Longevity Matrix
On the Dr Oz show
On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”