Do calcium supplements make your bones weaker?

As you may know, calcium is critical for the quality of your life, and especially as you age. However, I don't recommend calcium supplements. So, you'll likely want to know where to get that calcium. I am repeatedly asked where I get mine, since I eat so little dairy.

Is your mouthwash raising your blood pressure?

I know, it sounds crazy, doesn't it? But, crazy as it sounds, there is a definite possibility that some people will have to choose between having sweet smelling breath and having high blood pressure. It all has to do with the bacteria in your mouth.

The real reason fish contain so much mercury

In the June issue of Second Opinion, I showed how mercury could be one of the major causes of chronic illness – and how to treat the problem. As you may know, one of the major sources of mercury poisoning comes from your dentist in mercury fillings. But your dentist is not your only source of this most toxic of naturally occurring metals. The air you breathe is likely contaminated as well.