Archive for: April, 2017

This court just ruled Coca-Cola products are POISON

Chances are you’ve seen some videos circulating the web showing Coke’s ability to take rust and paint off metal objects or clean toilet bowls. While deep down we all know that sodas aren’t healthy, many of us still drink liters of the sugary stuff on a daily basis. No matter where you are, Coca-Cola is […]

Hip surgery on a Sunday? Think again… it could be your last

Bristol University researchers have concluded that elderly patients are more likely to die if they undergo a fractured hip surgery on a Sunday. Termed “the weekend effect“, the study looked at more than 250,000 cases of hip fracture surgery and saw that 12.5 percent of these were performed on a Sunday. It was found that […]

Herbed Ricotta, Asparagus, and Phyllo Tart

Ingredients 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 garlic clove, grated 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 12 (14- x 9-in.) frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus spears, trimmed to […]

Honey-Baked Pork Roast

Ingredients 1 (5-lb.) bone-in pork picnic half roast 6 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3/8 teaspoon ground red […]

All the Green Things Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 1/2-in. pieces (4 cups) 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoons minced shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon […]

Hypnosis Benefits Migraines

A migraine is a debilitating form of a headache. Many people suffer from migraines. Various triggers can produce the onset of a migraine. However, reducing the likelihood of a migraine occurring and getting rid of one once it occurs, can be challenging. Studies have been conducted showing that hypnotherapy can be quite beneficial to the […]

Migraines Have Been Linked To Vitamin Deficiency

Migraine headaches are common today more than ever. But most people don’t know what causes them. Well, it’s suspected that vitamin deficiencies are one of the main triggers. Yes! That sharp and sudden headache could be a sign you’re not getting adequate vitamins. According to research, migraines affect 18 percent of women and 6 percent […]

Migraines and fibromyalgia: the TMJ connection

What follows is heavy reading. If you suffer from headaches, migraines or fibromyalgia, it will be well worth it to discover the relationship of these issues to the position of your lower jaw. The content of this article could change your life. We have my colleague Leonard J. Feld, D.D.S. to thank for it. Many […]

Merck in hot water over dangerous shingles vaccine that caused numerous injuries, deaths

Commercials for the jab showing happy people free of shingles are a common feature of television advertising. But Merck & Co’s “Zosatavax” vaccine to prevent varicella, the adult version of chickenpox, is causing the international drug giant some serious headaches after numerous people who got the shot suffered injuries and/or death. Multiple lawsuits are making […]

Another study links diet soda to weight gain

A recent study has added more weight (pun intended) to the argument that artificial sweeteners do not help people in controlling their weight – in fact, the consumption of diet drinks actually contributes to obesity. This latest investigation on the subject was conducted by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health […]