– A Miracle at Birth – by Max Hammonds, MD – How does a fetus breathe? Do its lungs work? How does it get oxygen? Are the kidneys functioning? Where…
A Tomato Is Not a Bag of Nutrients
by Max Hammonds, MD – “Everyone knows that our soils are more and more depleted.” “The food that we grow is no longer nutritious. Either we must build up our…
How Long Will You Live?
by Max Hammonds, MD – What is the strongest predictor of who will live a long and healthy life? Is it exercise? Is it eating a plant-based diet? Is it…
The Truth About Fish in Your Diet
by Max Hammonds, MD True or False: Deep water ocean fish – oily fish – are higher in omega-3 fatty acids which lower LDL cholesterol – the bad cholesterol. Eating…
How to Prevent Half of US Cancers: Join the Campaign
by Max Hammonds, MD The American Institute for Cancer Research kicked off World Cancer Day in the U.S. on February 4. On World Cancer Day, American Institute for Cancer Research…
I Have a Hole in My Heart
by Max Hammonds, MD Many people have been told that they have a “hole” in their heart. What does that mean – exactly? Wouldn’t a “hole” allow the blood to…
The Bacteria in Your Body
by Max Hammonds, MD Humans harbor trillions of bacteria in their bodies. Collectively they are called the microbiome, a collection of mainly a half dozen categories of bacteria that serve…
Isn’t There a Pill for That?
by Max Hammonds, MD “I’m having a hard time getting to sleep.” Isn’t there a pill for that? “My cholesterol is higher than it should be.” Isn’t there a pill…
Changing Bad Habits for Good
by Max Hammonds, MD We are told by our mothers that eating too many cookies is bad for you and that eating nasty-tasting cooked spinach is good for you. And…