New Topical Treatment for Basal-Cell Skin Cancers

If you or a loved one has skin cancer, the only treatment available is surgery. Until now! There is a new alternative to curettage and electrical ablation (the two types of surgery used on skin cancer) that works well and causes much less scarring. The FDA recently approved the topical drug imiquimod (brand name: Aldara) … Read more

Homocysteine Linked to Alzheimers and Osteoporosis

Another important test I’ve told you about is for homocysteine, a toxic amino acid produced normally in the body. Elevated homocysteine levels are strongly associated with heart disease and stroke. But now were finding that it causes even more problems. The long-running Framingham study has now linked elevated homocysteine to a doubled risk of Alzheimers … Read more

You Can Lower Your Risk for Cancer and Macular Degeneration

I’ve told you in the past about C-reactive protein (CRP), which is a marker for general and ongoing inflammation in your body. CRP is usually associated with heart disease. But now there is evidence that an elevated CRP level is linked to cancer and macular degeneration. Do not be too alarmed, though, there is a … Read more

If You Must Take Blood Pressure Pills — Take These….

I’ve given you many alternatives through the years that I’ve found to be very helpful treatments for high blood pressure. I’ve recommended such treatments as fasting, taking certain nutrients, completely changing your diet, and many others. And I’ve heard wonderful stories from many of you. Unfortunately, high blood pressure sometimes is a very difficult problem … Read more

Fight Cholesterol and High Blood Sugar With Grapes

You know how nuts I am about resveratrol. This grape phytochemical does wonders for your heart, especially as a cholesterol fighter. Now there is another compound from grapes that actually outperforms resveratrol in cholesterol metabolism! Agnes Rimando, PhD, who works for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, says that a grape phytochemical called pterostilbene reduces cholesterol … Read more