Did you know that there’s a natural chemical found in fruit that can cause Parkinson’s? It’s true. Fruit such as cranberries, prunes, plums, and apples contain the chemical. So do spices like cinnamon and ripe cloves. But the amount you’ll find in these foods is probably too small to cause the disease.

Studies show that doctors in the United States wrote 213 million prescriptions for antidepressants in 2010. Are there that many people in the United States who are so depressed they have to resort to drugs?

If you take or think you need to take antidepressants, I received the following e-mail from a patient of mine that shows you really don’t need them: