Published September 18, 2015

In the past, I've talked about how important dopamine is to our physical and mental health. In fact, last year I outlined my theory that Robin Williams may have actually been suffering from a dopamine deficiency — one that contributed to the depression, substance addiction, and Parkinson's disease he battled.

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Published September 16, 2015

Why melatonin helps with some cases of irritable bowel syndrome and not others

In the past few issues of Second Opinion, I've been telling you about all of the many important effects of melatonin. Many people still think of melatonin as simply a sleep aid. But there's so much more to this incredible hormone. Today, I'm going to tell you about a study that found that melatonin can help treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS.

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Published September 14, 2015

This smart surgical knife could save your life - but I hope you never need it

Even though the most important factors for health are lifestyle based, medicine still has fantastic technology that can help you live longer. And now there's an incredible new technology being developed that I hope you never have to encounter. No, it's not dangerous or likely to harm you. It's not toxic or habit-forming. In fact, it could save your life.

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