Okay, that title is a lie.

In fact, I think you'll find this to be the least shocking article from me that you've ever read.

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.

In truth the term “natural health” is redundant because real, true health can only be natural. Unfortunately for us, as well as our pets, we’ve relinquished control of our natural health care to the sick care industry: the medical community, which can only masquerade as health care.

Research shows that as many as 30 million American men experience sexual problems at some time in their lives. That’s a frightening statistic.

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 summer is a time to kick back and relax. You’ve probably spent lazy days napping in the sun, swinging in a hammock by the lake and enjoying the culinary treats of summer, e.g. the barbeque. Now that it’s "back to school" time, what classes will you be taking for your health?

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.