This summer I came across a life-changing article by one of the world’s longest-serving physicians and educators, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara. At age 104 Dr. Hinohara is somewhat of a legend in the medical field, and his article outlines what he believes to be his “secrets” to longevity. Some of his advice makes a lot of […]
Hair Color Alternatives That Actually Work (even on grays)
Nobody likes getting gray hair (I should know, I discovered my first few strands of gray last year). Not only does it make you feel old, but it usually marks the beginning of a long, inconvenient, and controversial relationship with hair color. Why the controversy? Aside from finding the right color and hair stylist, whether you […]
3 Natural Fertility Remedies that Work
You were cautiously optimistic that it would be easy to get pregnant… …but after months of trying…still no baby. But WHY? You’re young enough, healthy enough, and can’t understand why you have “fertility issues.” It seems to be a modern-day burden all too many couples face, and conventional medicine has answers but…cannot explain WHY. In […]
15 No-Brainer Ways to Get Enough Veggies
Do you struggle with getting enough vegetables into your family’s diet? How about fruit? Everyone likes fruit, right? Well…according to data collected by the CDC, the average American eats only 1.1 servings of fruit (including fruit juice) and 1.6 servings of vegetables (including fried potatoes) per day. I have to admit, I was a little […]
What’s in Dr. Alex’s Pantry?
I get a LOT of questions from patients and readers about the types of foods and ingredients I use at home. So today I’m throwing open my pantry doors (yikes!) and giving you a full list of the must-have staples we cook with at home. As you read through, please know I believe everyone’s nutritional […]
Meet Vitamin G…the ultimate antioxidant
Have you heard of Vitamin G? It’s been called “the most important health discovery”, yet most people don’t know about it. It’s NOT a nutrient found in food, drinking water, sunshine, or pills. It IS freely available for no cost, has zero side effects, and no chance of overdose. AND it boasts an impressive list […]
