Diseases & Conditions

Treating COVID-19: What We Know Now About What Really Works

Treating COVID-19: What We Know Now About What Really Works

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | May 1, 2021

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors tried anything to help sick patients. Now, we have a much better idea of what improves outcomes. Here’s what works…

Preventing Diabetes Through Drugs

Preventing Diabetes Through Drugs

Michael Hochman, MD | May 1, 2021

Are pharmaceuticals the answer to America’s diabetes problem?

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter
Respiratory

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter

Timothy Connolly, MD | April 15, 2021

Some COVID-19 sufferers experience dangerous drops in blood oxygen and a pulse oximeter can monitor that. But misunderstanding how to use it could be dangerous. 

COVID-19 Tests: Which One Is Right for You?

COVID-19 Tests: Which One Is Right for You?

Geoffrey Baird, MD, PhD | April 15, 2021

There are three types of coronavirus tests, and they each test different things in different ways with different levels of effectiveness. What you need to know…

Six Health Monitoring Devices to Have at Home
Diseases & Conditions

Six Health Monitoring Devices to Have at Home

Andrea Chymiy, MD, MPH | April 15, 2021

You’re more likely to meet virtually with your doctor than ever before. In these COVID times, six home health devices to provide specific data to your doctor.

Mediterranean Diet Beats Low-Fat Diet for Heart Attack Patients
Heart Attack

Mediterranean Diet Beats Low-Fat Diet for Heart Attack Patients

March 29, 2021

In patients who’ve had a heart attack, a Mediterranean diet was much better than a low-fat diet at reducing risk for another heart attack. The study…

Tryptophan Shows Potential to Relieve Celiac Disease
Diseases & Conditions

Tryptophan Shows Potential to Relieve Celiac Disease

March 26, 2021

For people with celiac disease, tryptophan combined with probiotics may improve their intestinal healing and response to a gluten-free diet.

Bee Venom Injections Relieve Knee Osteoarthritis

Bee Venom Injections Relieve Knee Osteoarthritis

March 26, 2021

Injecting honey bee venom into the knee improves osteoarthritis pain and disability, according to recent research. Read on for the details…

A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps
Cancer

A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps

March 23, 2021

A Chinese herb reduced the risk of precancerous colon polyps from returning, according to a new study.

Extra Heartbeats (PVCs) Cured Naturally
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Extra Heartbeats (PVCs) Cured Naturally

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 13, 2021

Blair had a recurrent heart arrhythmia since childhood, diagnosed in her 40’s as PVCs. When the condition suddenly grew worse, here’s how we solved it without drugs or ablation.

A Novel Way to Predict Heart Failure Prognosis

A Novel Way to Predict Heart Failure Prognosis

February 24, 2021

It’s difficult to predict the prognosis for a person with heart failure, but new research shows that pupil size can give valuable clues. Study results…

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 13, 2021

An abnormal Pap smear could simply be inflammation or could be pre-cancerous. This natural treatment yielded a clean retest at the three-month follow-up.

Easing the Real Source of Your Neck Pain

Easing the Real Source of Your Neck Pain

Mitchell Yass | January 29, 2021

Neck stretches or massage don’t address the real cause of neck pain. For lasting relief, target this set of muscles with resistance training.

The Vital Vitamin D/COVID-19 Connection—Sarah Hiner Talks to Michael F. Holick, MD, PhD, Author of The Vitamin D Solution

The Vital Vitamin D/COVID-19 Connection—Sarah Hiner Talks to Michael F. Holick, MD, PhD, Author of The Vitamin D Solution

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | January 20, 2021

Vitamin D—a simple, everyday and inexpensive vitamin supplement—could significantly reduce your risk of getting and dying from COVID.

Beware of Atrial Fibrillation After Any Surgery
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Beware of Atrial Fibrillation After Any Surgery

David Sherer, MD | November 21, 2020

A new study shows that an irregular heartbeat (Afib) can develop following any type of surgery, not just cardiac. Steps to protect yourself or a loved one from this dangerous risk.