At the top of that list of needs is protein. I say the following as a doctor and a former vegetarian: vegans and vegetarians who don’t supplement their diets with amino acids are very likely to experience a decline in...

Your gut is arguably the most important region of your body, housing 80% of your Immune System and responsible for the elimination of toxins that enter your body to ensure overall health.

Living in your digestive tract are trillions of bacteria...

What’s interesting is that food product manufacturers know there are millions of people like you. (We say, “food product” because much of the time what they sell is not really “food” and much more of a “product”)

They know consumers around...

Water, it is the key to life and a precious commodity as very little of it in a liquid state is known to exist in the universe. As for the water within us, when more water moves out of the body than enters we call that resulting state within the...

In 2015 The International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is part of the World Health Organization, classified Glyphosate as a “probable human carcinogen”. Glyphosate is an herbicide most recognized by its most popular brand name RoundUp.

Did you know that kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods? Of all of the nutrient-rich leafy greens that there are, kale wins out for top spot in nutrients by weight. Kale is a virtual powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.

Greens supplements are veggies, fruits, grasses, herbs, algae and other nutritional foods that have been dried and turned into powder.

Not all greens supplements are created equal. Look at the prices of similar products. Some cost $20 and some cost $60 or more for 30 servings. Why is this?

Tis the season for holiday parties, celebrations, and family gatherings. Unfortunately, with all the togetherness and revelry, we often sacrifice our health.

Carbs, sugar, alcohol and other less-than-healthy options abound...

Muscle protein is made of amino acids. Most of your neurotransmitters are made from amino acids. Glutathione, the most important detox molecule in biology is made from amino acids. Enzymes that break down food and catalyze biochemical reactions are made from amino acids. Collagen is a combination of amino acids. 

Cardiovascular disease is the reigning champion Cause of Death in the western world. Even though the medical world has known for decades that hardening of the arteries is the single greatest predictor of heart failure and stroke, cardiovascular disease remains at the top.

Cold and flu season is here and unless you’re prepared, you could get taken down for a week or more.

Here is Dr. Minkoff’s best advice to anyone feeling a cold or flu bug coming on.

Dr. Minkoff’s Most Important Advice: Catch It Fast

This is the single most important key to not letting the crud take you down. The second you feel like you might be coming down with something is when you need to take action.

If you can catch it now when it’s small, you have a chance of nipping it in the bud and stopping it before it spreads and becomes a much bigger problem.

Next we’ll cover Dr. Minkoff’s top 6 supplements for stopping colds before they start.

“I feel like I’m constantly wading through mud. Like my brain is clogged up. My limbs are heavy and every little action requires a great deal of effort. My muscles are tired and shaky. It’s just like pushing through a bog all the time.”

This is the essence of what it is like to have fibromyalgia. The body’s energy stores are perpetually on empty. Body aches and joint pain plague every movement. 

Even the small actions of daily life are a struggle.