All multivitamins contain a smattering of B vitamins, so what else do you need to know? Actually, there’s a lot of new research, especially on folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6. Here are six reasons why you should be taking these three vitamins—and at dosages higher than what you’re…
R.B., a type 2 diabetic, had been on insulin for 16 years. She had retinopathy, angina, high blood pressure, a history of two heart attacks, and an open ulcer on her foot that refused to heal. But the most debilitating of her problems was neuropathy. Nerve damage left her with virtually no…
Since the economic downturn, Americans are working longer and harder than ever. Understandably, this means they’re being exposed to more stress and, as a result, are at increased risk of anxiety and depression. The good news is that taking B-complex vitamins can help. In a clinical trial,…
At the Whitaker Wellness Institute, we routinely prescribe high doses of water- and fat-soluble vitamins and minerals to virtually all of our patients. However, for our patients living with diabetes, we bump up those amounts by at least 50 percent. The diabetic condition causes increased urination…
Type 1 diabetes is sometimes referred to as juvenile diabetes because it usually appears before the age of 20 (though it can present itself at any age). It results from the inability of the pancreas to produce adequate insulin. While the vast majority of people living with diabetes are suffering…
The key to the treating diabetes is twofold. First, you need to control blood sugar levels. Equally important, you must prevent diabetes complications. While conventional physicians do attempt to stave off diabetes complications by helping patients maintain blood sugar levels that are in the normal…
If you or someone you know is dealing with diabetic neuropathy, you are aware just how painful and debilitating this condition can be. The numbness, discomfort, and loss of sensation in the extremities isn’t just inconvenient—it can cause real problems. Fortunately, several supplements are…
Our current approach to looking at alcoholism as a character disorder is a travesty. Alcoholism is a disease, a biochemical disorder that affects approximately 18 million Americans. Yet we continue to treat alcoholics as if they caused their disease. One particularly harmful misconception is that…
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which is a good reminder to everyone to pay attention to bone health. Head to the health food store and you'll see shelves full of nutritional supplements that boast high-potency calcium. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret:…
If pharmaceutical giant Merck has its way, Gardasil, their human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the “cervical cancer vaccine”), would be yet another mandated immunization. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has already recommended it for all females from age 9 to 26. Mandatory vaccination…
Approximately 5 million Americans have congestive heart failure, and it contributes to 300,000 deaths annually. Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle—damaged by a heart attack, chronic hypertension or coronary artery disease, infection, drugs, or toxins—is unable to pump enough…
Do you have high blood pressure? If so, you’re not alone. Hypertension has reached epidemic proportions in our country currently affecting nearly 75 million Americans. Slick advertisements for blood pressure lowering drugs bombard you every time you turn on the TV or open a magazine. But given…
Heart disease is the #1 killer in this country, and for many people a heart attack is the first symptom of the disease. The good news is you can absolutely prevent heart disease, even if you’re at high risk—and you don’t need powerful prescription drugs or surgery to accomplish this. 1. If…
Two of the best natural remedies for diabetes are B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. B-complex vitamins, particularly B6 and B12, are vital for the health of people who have diabetes. That’s because these vitamins support nerve health, which is critical when addressing conditions such as diabetic…
Today is Friday, which means that millions of people will be celebrating the start of the weekend with a drink at Happy Hour. While wine has cornered the market in recent years—a healthy choice filled with protective antioxidants (namely resveratrol)—beer is making a comeback. But what you may…
Heart disease is the #1 killer in this country, and for many people a heart attack is the first symptom of the disease. The good news is you can absolutely prevent cardiovascular disease, even if you’re at high risk, and you don’t need powerful prescription drugs or surgery to accomplish this.…
I know there are many health topics most men aren't comfortable talking about. They'd rather suffer in silence, pretending everything's fine--even if it's not. Since this Sunday is Father's Day, I thought I would dedicate today's blog post, and Friday's, to talking about some of these vexing, and…
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, and that we’ll soon be “ringing out the old, and ringing in the new.” Whether you’re spending a quiet evening at home with your loved ones and friends or going out on the town, here are a few tips to help you avoid some common “party…
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