by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin There was a time when you could go to your healthcare provider and get a prescription for antibiotic drugs if you had an infection in your lungs, throat, skin, or gastrointestinal or genital tract. These infections would clear up after a…
by K.J. McLaughlin Recently, an announcement from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), a respected authority on nutrition policy, noted that processed foods are an important part of the U.S. food supply because they are widely available and meet current nutritional guidelines. This statement was…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin It seems as though every time I turn around, there are some new regulations or recommendations regarding what I should be eating every day. Well, this could be good or bad depending on what the recommendations actually are as well as…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin You’ve likely heard about the importance of cholesterol and how you should get your cholesterol levels checked every year as part of your annual check-up. Blood cholesterol has been used as an indicator of health risk now for a number of…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin You may have heard about glutamine before. This substance has previously been used by athletes and people who have been badly burned, have been hospitalized for chronic diseases, or have suffered from immune dysfunction. Glutamine is a type of amino acid,…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Most physicians I personally know have a limited understanding of nutrition, other than citing the food guide to healthy eating. Some colleagues of mine also eat what I would call a questionable diet. But there are some foods that even these…
Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I think it is fair to suggest that most people want to live longer lives, so it only stands to reason that they’re interested in ways to do just that. Unfortunately, there are also a great many folks who have paid extravagant…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Throughout my career as a professional health care provider I have often been asked if the damage caused from personal neglect of one’s health can be reversed. My answer depends upon the circumstances surrounding each individual case. However, according to what…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin High cholesterol in the blood has been previously linked to a number of well-known diseases, including stroke, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. But were you aware that high cholesterol levels are also associated with a greater risk of developing cancer?…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The nutrition industry has really jumped on the bandwagon regarding the use of fish oil to improve human health. Ever since research showed that the increased intake of fish could reduce the risk of developing several different diseases, including heart disease,…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I always like to provide the most recent evidence regarding how you can improve your own health status. Health tips that involve small changes are usually a great place for you to start to become a healthier person. In my opinion,…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin People often ask me, “Dr. Kevin, is fat bad for me?” My usual answer: “That depends.” In nutritional medicine, in my opinion, there is no other topic that has been so misunderstood for so long. Fat has been given a very…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin According to a new study recently published by researchers from the University of Alabama, some commonly held beliefs regarding obesity are not supported by scientific evidence. The senior author of this review, Dr. Davis Allison, suggested that the topic of obesity…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Let me ask you a question. Did you ever think that your heart and your brain could be connected? There is an overabundance of information currently available regarding heart disease and how to avoid it or manage it. There is also…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I know that there are many nutritional supplements that purport to treat a condition or make some claim to that effect. Of course, there are laws in place that make it mandatory that there must be scientific proof that this is…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I go to the gym five days per week and continue to see people who are over 60 years of age working out, taking fitness classes, and participating in various types of physical activities. Although this is an encouraging trend, the…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I consume extra-virgin olive oil almost on a daily basis, because I understand the importance of including this valuable source of omega-9 fats in my diet. Olive oil has been widely researched and the findings have clearly shown that the intake…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Everyone I talk to wants to lose weight it seems. From a professional perspective, more people I have seen want and need to lose the excess pounds they have gained throughout the years. This is an important health concern that so…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin How do you feel after you exercise? Speaking from my own personal experience, I can assure you that exercise allows me to focus better on the job, in the gym, or on whatever task I need to do. My day begins…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Vitamins have gotten a rather bad rap in the last few years because some research studies have not supported their use for specific purposes following the interpretation of their results. To say the least, news regarding the use of vitamins for…
