2011 September | pilladvised

Food, Inc. Film

by Jonathan Galland

Ever wonder where your food comes from?

It is a question on a lot of people’s minds. More and more of us are looking to eat locally, eat organically, and eat healthier for ourselves and the planet.

But, as the fascinating film Food, Inc. shows, eating right is not always the easiest or fastest solution.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Propaganda

Today we are honored to feature an article by Alan R. Gaby, M.D., who, as an author, professor of nutrition, and speaker has played a leading role in advancing nutritional medicine.

Dr. Gaby explains the serious health impacts of high-fructose corn syrup, which is the leading sweetener in a huge variety of products you find in the supermarket.

Drug Deaths Overtake Car Fatalities

By Jonathan Galland

What is in your medicine cabinet could be more dangerous than what is in your driveway.

That’s the takeaway from a new report on the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse from the Los Angeles Times. Drug deaths have doubled within a decade, while traffic fatalities have declined.

How to Add Garlic and Onions To Your Day

by Dr. Leo Galland

Since ancient times, onions, garlic and scallions have been prized around the world for their culinary uses. Because of their durability, onions have been shipped and traded across long distances.

According to a study from the UK, when it comes to horticultural crops, onions are the second most important after tomatoes.

Cure Unknown

by Jonathan Galland

With the movie Contagion spreading in the theaters, you might think the next epidemic will come from a scary outbreak of an exotic disease from far away.

But there is a silent epidemic that lurks in our backyards, parks and playgrounds: Lyme disease.

And it all starts with a tiny tick bite that you might not even see.

Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain

Today we kick off the first in a series of articles by David Perlmutter, MD.

Dr. Perlmutter is a an award-winning pioneer in the field of integrated neurology, and we are honored to share his wisdom here. He is the author of bestselling books including Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment and The Better Brain Book.