Are you taking your probiotic the wrong way?

You probably already know that your intestinal tract has millions of bacteria. They perform a host of important biological and immune-related functions. These friendly bacteria are essential to your health. That’s why probiotic supplements, which contain various strains of these friendly bacteria, are so popular. But you may not be getting everything out of your probiotic. The reason? You could be taking it the wrong way.

Why diabetics are more likely 
to get Alzheimer’s


I’ve mentioned this before, but the research is becoming so compelling, and the importance for you so great, it bears another mention. If you have diabetes, you will be significantly more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease.


A new study out of Japan brings an ominous warning to diabetics. The researchers in this study followed 1,000 men and women over the age of 60. They found that Alzheimer’s risk doubles in diabetics. What’s more, diabetics have a 75% higher risk of getting other forms of dementia.

Don’t listen to Newt
Gingrich’s medical advice


Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich recently said that we could save a lot of money in the health care system if we practiced prevention. I agreed with him. But then he went on to say we should use a statin drug instead of waiting for a heart attack. Friend, that’s not prevention. Not only do statins not prevent heart attacks, they may cause other diseases. In fact, a new study links statins with prostate cancer, the number one cancer in men.