
My (horrible) experience with blood pressure drugs
The title of today’s article may have surprised you—Sherry is taking blood pressure medication? Alas, not everything is as it appears, my friend, so let me tell you the whole story. As you may recall, I found a dynamic new integrative physician down here in Florida who is truly focused on health—not disease—and is helping me to maintain optimal health as I (quickly!) approach age 60. Part of his very thorough workup was a...

Six ways you may be raising your heart disease risk
I think it’s safe to say that most people don’t want their number to come up in the heart disease lottery. But unfortunately, many people have habits that are inviting heart disease to come knocking. And the thing is, they likely don’t even know it! Here are six of the most common habits that people have that increase the likelihood of heart disease at some point—see how many apply to you: 1- You don’t...
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This had better change…or we’re doomed
You have probably heard of the Hippocratic Oath that many doctors recite upon completion of medical school. It encapsulates the standards and principles of medical care since the time of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. But you’ve likely never seen the actual text of the oath! Note that it has been updated from its original form, so here are some excerpts from a more current version: I swear to fulfill, to the best...

Incredible probiotic benefits you’ve never heard of
At this point, most people know that probiotics are beneficial to their health…but they just aren’t aware of HOW beneficial they can be! Probiotics have earned a solid reputation for helping with gas, bloating and constipation—that’s pretty well-known. And more people are catching on that they encourage strong immune function too. Between 70-80 percent of your immune system is located in your gut microbiome, so probiotics help support that precious immune system! But that’s...

The 5 diet mistakes that guarantee sickness & disease
As much as I wish I could say otherwise, our current state of health is positively abysmal. Seven out of ten US adults have at least one chronic condition, and shockingly, so do 54 percent of our children. Three out of four of us are overweight or obese. Eight out of ten of us are medicated. What in the world is going on?! Well, there are many factors that play into whether someone...

My Independence Day message to you
Happy Independence Day to you! As we celebrate the birth of our country, this day will be filled with barbecues, parades, outdoor activities and of course, fireworks! But I’d like to reflect on a little deeper meaning here. Our founding fathers were tenacious and dedicated as they fought and sacrificed tremendously for this country that we call the United States. Why? Because they had a vision of a great country with freedoms and the...