Got a sinus infection? Avoid antibiotics...

If you’ve read Real Cures for long, you probably know the real nature of chronic sinus infections. The main cause is not bacteria. 

According to some very strong evidence from the Mayo clinic, the cause of chronic sinus infections is almost always a fungus. And fungi do not respond to antibiotics. In fact, a known complication of antibiotics is that they will actually worsen a fungal infection.

Is this tasty treat good for diabetics?

Many years ago, I wrote that a great way to treat metabolic syndrome is by taking magnesium. I quoted a study that showed how magnesium reduces your risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 31%. Now a new study says chocolate may have the same results.

This makes sense, as chocolate is one of the most magnesium-rich foods around. In fact, it’s why many women crave chocolate — they have a magnesium deficiency.

A review of medical studies on dark chocolate confirms that eating the tasty treat has several health benefits. It can lead to improvements in blood pressure, blood vessel endothelial function, and a dip in insulin levels. The latter means that your insulin might be working better.

Overweight? Here’s how to avoid heart disease

If you’re overweight, your doctor has probably warned that you’re at a much higher risk of heart disease. In fact, you probably already have the first signs of it — high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It’s true that excess body fat is a major risk factor for heart disease. But two new studies suggest you don’t have to die of a heart attack.

Both studies looked at the impact of a fruit juice cocktail on major heart-disease risk factors. The results are stunning.