This might come as a surprise to you, but one of the smartest choices of good fat you can add to your diet is organic virgin coconut oil. Yes, coconut oil.

My patients often ask me about the benefits of one trendy supplement or another that’s been in the news. And while some, like vitamin D or green tea, can offer a wealth of healthy benefits, you shouldn’t ignore tried and true nutrients that aren’t getting press.

Just about all of us have occasional bumps and mishaps which lead to bruises, and some of us are more prone to bruising than others. Bruise-prone or not, there are several natural ways to prevent and help heal bruises.

You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes, but did you know they can help strengthen your immune system, as well?

Many Hollywood movie stars seem blessed with an uncanny ability to fight aging. Their skin remains smooth with very few lines and wrinkles, their hair is thick and shiny, and they’ve still got great muscle tone with very little fat.

The conventional view is that obesity is the result of eating too much and/or not being active enough. I don’t quite subscribe to this view myself, as I see body weight as the result of a complex interplay between a variety of factors including the form calories come in the diet and hormonal factors.

Did you know that dry skin is seen more in people with light skin, blue eyes and fair hair?

Honey reminds me of romance. I call my dearest friends honey when I want to remind them how sweet they are to me.

But I also use honey for healing.