The placebo effect is many things but one interpretation has been the healing power of intention and expectation (tapping into the body’s own potent self-healing potential). But there is also a [...]
Month: November 2012
A cure for the common cold (hiding in plain sight)
In this month’s issue of my Insiders’ Cures newsletter, I discuss some simple—but highly effective—solutions for preventing colds and flu. And I also share some proven techniques that can help if [...]
Farming, fertilizers, and government failures
During a press conference one May in the late 1940s, President Truman had to open the doors to the White House rose garden to get some air. Unfortunately, the gardeners had just finished [...]
The dark side of the cancer lobby
Everyone with money to spend has lobbyists in Washington, DC. For example, there are lobbyists against cancer—such as the politically correct anti-smoking legions. And all those who lobby for [...]
Predicting the future
As I mentioned last week (in the Dispatch “Who wants to be boss?”) stress is very subjective and can be difficult to define from one individual to another. But it’s important to keep in mind that [...]
A thankful history
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday with uniquely American foods that celebrate the annual seasonal harvest and gives thanks for nature’s bounty. And indeed the bounty of America [...]
What’s buzzing around inside your head?
Last month, I told you about another ridiculous government medical disaster exercise. No, not Obamacare—but Homeland Security and CDC training for government doctors and others involving a [...]
A shot in the dark
Flu season is upon us once again. And so is the incessant drum beat from the government-industrial-medical complex, urging you to run out to your nearest clinic or pharmacy for your annual flu [...]
Newer isn’t always better–or safer
You’ve probably seen commercials for the new blood thinning drug Pradaxa. But you may not have heard of the latest controversy swirling around. It turns out that Pradaxa is the most recent [...]
The perils of positive thinking
In a past Daily Dispatch, I mentioned how ineffective “management/motivational gurus” and “lifestyle coaches” really are when it comes to really helping people manage the stress of everyday life. [...]