Published March 25, 2009

A simple, inexpensive solution for dry eye

Dry eye is a very common problem for people over 50. In fact, the Archives of Ophthalmology says that in people aged 48 to 91 years, 13% will develop dry eye over five years. And for those with dry eyes, it can be quite a problem. The itching, irritation, and inflammation can cause significant damage to the eye tissue, especially with rubbing and scratching.

Unfortunately, too many doctors will hear this complaint and immediately diagnose rheumatologic disease and Sjogren syndrome. But there’s usually a much simpler explanation — and treatment.

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Published March 20, 2009

Is fruit juice really that bad for you?

In Wednesday’s health alert, I told you to avoid bottled fruit juice. It has way too much fructose in it — and no fiber to slow the absorption. But is bottled fruit juice really that bad for you?

It’s true that fructose, especially processed fructose like high fructose corn syrup, is a swill that can cause diabetes and heart disease. But another study shows that some juices do have health benefits. In fact, this study showed that the wonderful polyphenols in apples and purple grape juice can reduce your risk of a heart attack.

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Published March 19, 2009

How to eat fish without poisoning yourself

You may know that eating fish can be hazardous to your health. Even mainstream publications have caught on to the fact that the world’s fish supply is tainted with mercury. But there’s one thing the media hasn’t told you. There’s a very simple way to eat fish without poisoning yourself.

The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published an article entitled, “Fish intake, contaminants, and human health.” In the article, the authors noted the many dangers of methyl mercury. Methyl mercury is formed from inorganic mercury, which is common in the environment.

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