Well, it’s finally happened. Monsanto’s genetically modified (GMO) Frankencrops have busted out of their fields and are on their way to a roadside near you.

When you’re born, you’re a model of perfect metabolic health. Your body is pH balanced… and might even stay a little on the alkaline side.

How much does a heart attack cost? Five hundred thousand dollars? A million dollars? Two million?

Doctors tell us that cardiovascular disease cannot be cured, but instead can only be managed, primarily with drugs such as statins. Likewise they would also have us believe that the best way to prevent cardiovascular problems is through the use of statins and daily aspirin, along with avoiding being overweight.

I was stunned when I read the headline on a recent press release from the American Dietetic Association (ADA). In big bold letters the ADA proudly proclaimed…

“Hershey Teams Up With ADA”

The other day a new patient came to my office feeling like he was “coming down with something.” There was no fever or coughing… but he felt tired, stiff, and achy. He even told me he was taking four Advils a day – just to get by.

Max wants to know what he's eating.

I don't blame him.

You’d think it would be reason to jump for joy when the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which tracks how much we eat of the various sweeteners on the market, says we’re using less high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

Dear Dr. Mirkin:

Should I avoid foods that are high in cholesterol?

Quick! Wrestle that fork out of your teenager’s hand and read this before he takes another bite.