• Brain Health

    Posted on February 27th, 2006

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Beat Allergies with the Right Candles

    A few weeks ago, a patient came to me complaining of terrible allergies. She just happened to mention that she loves candles. When I asked her what kind, she said, “Oh, just regular candles – vanilla and strawberry are my favorites.”
    In today’s Health Alert, you’ll find out why your candles may be causing allergies, [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on February 23rd, 2006

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    Good News About Bad Fats

    As of January 1st 2006, all packaged foods must list trans-fat content on their labels.
    This is an important step forward. Avoiding this bastard fat of modern food processing is critical to your good health.
    In today’s Health Alert, I’ll tell you what these new label requirements are and how to use them to your best [...]

  • Fitness

    Posted on February 20th, 2006

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    Your Lungs are Shrinking

    Part of what gives you the capacity to live robustly is getting enough oxygen. But your lungs are losing their capacity and vitality. In fact, they’re actually shrinking.
    Sooner or later, you’ll begin to notice you get tired more quickly, you’re less virile, you get colds and the flu more often, and it takes longer [...]

  • Weight Loss

    Posted on February 17th, 2006

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    Ditch Your Diet Pills

    You may be one of millions who are trying to drop a few pounds. The latest facts are sobering.
    More than 44 million Americans are overweight.  Over 300,000 die each year as a direct consequence.  The makers of diet pills sold on TV would have you believe that cortisol is to blame.
    In today’s Health Alert, [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on February 13th, 2006

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    Would You Eat My Science Project?

    I read some news today that made me reminisce back to high school. I once created a genetic mutation of the fungus, Aspergillus niger by altering its nutrient environment and subjecting it to intense ultraviolet radiation.
    As I remember it, the judges at the science fair were both impressed and shocked. They didn’t seem to know [...]

  • Brain Health

    Posted on February 9th, 2006

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    A Fresh Look at Melatonin

    You’ve probably already heard of melatonin. I’ve used it in my practice for years as a safe and natural sleep aid. But many patients come to me reporting that after some initial success, it stopped working over time.
    New research confirms the reason I’ve been giving patients for their lack of success with melatonin…
    Scientists at MIT [...]