If you’re a tea drinker, you’re no doubt familiar with Earl Grey. Its distinctive aroma and subtle flavor make it one of the most popular teas in the world. Earl Grey’s characteristic fragrance comes from bergamot (Citrus bergamia), …
Blog: Health Articles by Dr. Whitaker
Welcome to Dr. Whitaker's Blog. Here you will find hundreds of health articles on a variety of topics. Some of these health articles will focus on common conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Others will be about the innovative treatments we use at the Whitaker Wellness Institute to safely--and naturally--help patients regain their health and vitality.
To read more about the health articles that interest you, just click on the titles below.
Nasal Irrigation for Allergies and Congestion
More than $6 billion a year is spent on prescription allergy medicines, all of which have side effects. And anyone who has ever used an over-the-counter nasal decongestant spray knows they work quickly, but they often cause rebound congestion—leading to …
Eggs for Better Health
In honor of Easter, let’s talk about eggs. According to US Department of Agriculture research, thanks to better feed, large eggs today contain only 185 mg of cholesterol compared to 215 mg a decade ago. They also boast more vitamin …
Reverse Your Arthritis Naturally
Arthritis is one of the most common of all physical complaints, affecting more than 21 percent of American adults—and for a significant number of them, it causes such pain and functional impairment that it limits their daily activities.
If you …
Say No to Stroke
Every year 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke, and 133,000 of them die, making stroke our fourth-leading cause of death. For the majority of those who do survive a stroke, lingering speech, motor, and vision problems are common. What makes …
Keep a Sharp Eye on Vision Health
Vision is the sense we tend to treasure the most, and one that often fails us as we grow older. Around the age of 40, as the lenses of the eyes begin to lose their elasticity, small print becomes harder …
Weight Loss Supplements: What Works
It’s already February, and if you’ve resolved to knock off some of those extra pounds, I trust you’re still on track. In addition to exercising regularly and cutting back on unhealthy fats and refined carbohydrates, you may be looking for …
Cut Cholesterol With These Foods
A quarter of Americans age 45 and older take Lipitor, Zocor, or another cholesterol-lowering statin drug. Yes, these drugs reduce cholesterol but, in my opinion, their potential benefits pale in comparison to their known dangers. There is nothing—I repeat, nothing—that …
Say No to Flu Shots
I recently called a pharmacy to phone in a prescription for a patient, but before I could speak to anyone, I had to listen to this message: “Flu shots are available at this pharmacy location. Please ask the pharmacists or …
Avoid These Unnecessary Surgeries
Unlike drugs, surgical procedures require no proof of safety or efficacy. They’re adopted simply on the assumption that they work. Of course, some of the 75 million operations performed in this country every year are necessary, even lifesaving. But increasing …
