Kombucha Tea: What’s the Real Deal?
If you’re one of the many people who takes celebrities seriously as a source of information on nutrition and fitness, you
Consumers Reports on Dangerous Supplements
The September issue of Consumers Reports- the same one that famously dissed the iPhone 4 for not being able to make decent
More Low-Fat Lies (Part One)
This story is so important that I’m going to forgo the usual 3-story format of the newsletter and dedicate this entire issue
Scientists measure stress levels in hair!
Cortisol is considered to be a stress hormone. Its secretion is increased during times of stress.
Vitamin D Toxicity: What You Need to Know
Given my very bullish recommendation on vitamin D supplementation, it’s not surprising that more than a few people have asked me if taking too much vitamin D can be toxic. The answer is yes. (And please don’t stop reading here.) The question became a lot more than...
The Diet Wars: The Saga Continues
A new study was just published in the Annals of Internal Medicine testing a low-carb diet against a conventional low-fat one.
