
Ask The Doctor: January 2022
I am struggling with bad breath. What can I do? Bad breath can occur for…

I am struggling with bad breath. What can I do? Bad breath can occur for…

Protein has been the buzzword in every food conversation for a few years now. As…

More than 100 million Americans have hypertension (HT), and almost half a million deaths annually…

The snack aisle is packed with a confusing array of chip options. We’ve got some…

I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra fiber. Are…

Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

Type 2 diabetes is diabetes that you are not born with. It develops over time….

A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who…

Sandwiches make delicious and nutritious lunches and even on-the-go breakfasts and simple suppers. What you…

You are starting a bowel movement and you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your…

The word “cholesterol” usually has a negative connotation, but it’s not all bad. In fact,…

Why are steel-cut oats preferrable to rolled oats? They can’t be used for baking, take…

Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…

Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…

Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice…

I’ve been caring for my elderly mother for a couple of years, but her dementia…

Like all meals, dinner should include plenty of minimally processed plant foods (non-starchy vegetables, fruits,…

In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of…

Med Diet May Boost Brain Function. Regular Med diet style eating is associated with better…

The COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered restaurants resulted in many more people preparing their meals, but…

Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on…

One of the main risk factors for stroke is atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when…

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a…

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

More people are buying plant-based foods than ever before, including during the pandemic. Sales of…

Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…

Q: I have no morning appetite and generally don’t eat until later in the day,…

Numerous studies have shown that a healthy diet can lower your risk of getting a…

The American Heart Association may have found a fountain of youth: In a study, participants…

Eat Walnuts to Reduce Inflammatory Markers A meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials showed that…

It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

Flu is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that can usually be diagnosed by its…

If you’re motivated to make a healthy change this year, consider including meatless meals. There’s…
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Does the amount of deuterium in drinking water matter to one’s health? Judith C. Thalheimer,…

While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose…

Why is breakfast routinely touted as the most important meal of the day? It’s because…

Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

Conventional wisdom says that it’s good to be young. After all, youth is all about…

Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

We’ve heard the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,”…

Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…

Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

In the world of grains, everything old is new again. Quinoa, an “ancient grain” first…