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Goji Berry: Salvation or Silliness?

The goji berry has attained a degree of name recognition that rivals Mohammed Ali. Everyone has heard of it yet few can say why it is so popular. It’s popular because it contains “magic”. Yes I’m being a bit silly here but my point is simple, we tend to hear that a particular food has “amazing health benefits” and without even exploring whether it is myth or miracle we just pay the price... [Read more]

Effects of A Low Impact Exercise on Bone Density

(The following is an excerpt from an Ask Dr. Huber segment that we felt applied to many of our readers that participate in low-impact exercise. The specific question addressed bone density for women cyclists.) Low impact sports, such as cycling, have been shown in studies to be at risk for loss of bone density for several reasons. First of all we (I too love cycling) strive to keep our cadence... [Read more]

Is Milk Good for Kids? (or anyone else?)

We were told to feed our kids milk and we did. Those kids were you and I. Want to know the results? We, as a generation drinking milk developed more diabetes and more cancer than any generation in history. I don’t know about you but I want my kids to have a better life than me or my generation. So to every parent out there who loves their kids, yes, Octo-Mom even you, listen up and get it right.... [Read more]

Swine Flu (H1N1) – Part 3: How Should You Protect Yourself?

(Part 3 in a 3 part series) So will you likely die from Influenza A or one of its subtypes like H1N1? Depends on who YOU are. Under the age of 5, the immune system has not matured and these kids are at risk to some degree. If you are very old or have debilitating chronic disease then yes, your odds are higher. But the fact is influenza virus does not cause death in and of itself. The flu is not... [Read more]

Swine Flu (H1N1) – Part 2: Should We Be Rushing an H1N1 Vaccine?

(Part 2 in a 3 part series) As we have already reviewed, the “Swine Flu – H1N1” panic may be premature but it has launched an avalanche of activity within private industry and our government to address the worst possible outcome which would be a worldwide pandemic. We have scientist rushing to produce a vaccine against this “horrible beast,” which to this point in time has proven to be... [Read more]

Swine Flu (H1N1) – Part 1: What Is It and How Worried Should You Be?

(Part 1 in a 3 part series) There is so much confusion and anxiety surrounding the topic of Swine Flu. I would like you to take a deep breath, relax, and just explore this topic as we uncover the truth and scare away the myth. I will say up front that I think every individual needs to make their own decision in this matter based on their own health and personal risk. I do not feel that there is... [Read more]