by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Jan 25, 2016 | Health and Diet, Health Supplements
WGBH Frontline Slams Supplements There are many ongoing controversies about the use of supplements and their effects on people’s health. The supplement industry in the United States could best be described as a bazaar with various companies hawking their...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Oct 2, 2015 | Health and Diet, Heart Health
The benefits of flaxseed have been described for decades. Flaxseed has a very hard husk and contains several oils. If you eat flaxseeds whole, they will pass through undigested. In practice, the seed is crushed and the oil is harvested. Fish oil is a better source of...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Aug 8, 2015 | Health and Diet, Medications
After the enthusiastic response to my oatmeal recipe, I thought I should counter with a breakfast warning. Most of you have been deafened with recommendations to “eat fruits and vegetables,” however not all fruits and vegetables are equal. Here is a synopsis of a...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Mar 6, 2015 | Allergies, Health and Diet, Outdoors, Uncategorized
How to Make it Through Sinus Season – 2015 Update Dr. Katz In addition to the instructions below which will help you with keeping your sinuses healthy throughout the winter, this year’s update has some encouraging news from the conventional medical community....
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Mar 6, 2015 | Disease, Health and Diet
The Wrong White Crystals: Some Insights into Salt and Sugar The Bad News on Bread? Writing about the American Diet is maddening. Not a day goes by that a remarkable insight, announced one day, is refuted the next. These are not ignorant armies warring by night,...
