Why do some people get sick every winter and others don't? Every winter, I see countless people in my office for flu and cold symptoms. After 26 years in practice, I've found it's pretty easy to predict who’s going to get sick and who isn't. It's not a mystery. There’s a saying that "success leaves clues." Well, so does illness—it’s predictable. What do I mean? Let me explain. Ever wonder why there’s even a "flu season"? Why only during winter? Do viruses and bacteria suddenl

Would you still eat your dinner if you saw a maggot on it? That's how I feel about supplements containing certain ingredients. (And that's a big reason why I always ask to see what you're taking—just to ensure you're not accidentally harming yourself!) Here's my top 8 list of ingredients to avoid* in all supplements (and foods, too!): 1. Seed Oils - Soybean, Corn, Cottonseed, Safflower, Sunflower and Palm 2. Artificial Sugars (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K) 3. Food Dyes (Red #40, B

Do you have "routine" labs drawn at your yearly physical? Have you been told, "It all looks fine!" But you still don't feel great. You don't feel horrible, but you do feel fat, tired, achy, foggy-headed, and bloated. You can feel your heart skip more beats than it should, and sleep is elusive. Getting out of bed in the morning has become a struggle. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes run in your family, so you're a bit concerned about the future, but your doctor says, "Y