We just got back from a 5 night vacation in the Bahamas at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and wanted to share a review while it is still fresh in my mind. Tommy had two weeks off and I knew we had to go somewhere warm. In November, a friend of mine ... [Continue Reading]
The Real Deal On Keto Body Odor
I’m continuing my crusade of keto mythbusting. Recently, there was keto crotch, then keto bloat, and today I’m returning to one of the O.G. myths—keto body odor. Yes, it seems detractors of the keto diet are hell-bent on making you think your ... [Continue Reading]
A practical guide to the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has received much attention as a healthy way to eat, and with good reason. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, certain cancers, depression, and in older adults, a ... [Continue Reading]
5 Hemp Oil Benefits For Health and Wellness
Have you tried hemp oil? After almost a century of being outlawed, hemp—a form of cannabis with extremely low levels of psychoactive THC—is now legal in the United States. This is big news for people interested in the therapeutic effects of ... [Continue Reading]
Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines can affect your heart
As the cold and flu season continues this year, it is important to be aware that many of the most commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) remedies for congestion, aches, pains, and low-grade fevers contain medicines that can have harmful effects on the ... [Continue Reading]
Keto Bloat: Separating Fact from Fiction
Move over, keto crotch. There’s a new fear-mongering anti-keto media blitz forming: keto bloat. According to the “good scientists” of the Kellogg company food lab, an unprecedented number of young people are walking around with ... [Continue Reading]
How to prevent poisonings in children — and what to do if they happen
March 17–March 23, 2019 is National Poison Prevention Week Every day in the United States, over 300 children under the age of 20 are seen in an emergency room because of poisoning, and two of them die. What is most heartbreaking is that poisonings ... [Continue Reading]
Living a Life Like This Is Amazing
It’s Monday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please ... [Continue Reading]
How long does a joint replacement last?
Joint replacement surgery represents one of the biggest and most life-changing advances in modern medicine. It has meant the difference between disability from crippling arthritis and nearly normal mobility for millions of people in recent decades. ... [Continue Reading]
Keto Waffle Breakfast Sandwich (+ a Giveaway!)
Breakfast: it’s perhaps the menu with the most stumbling blocks for those living low-carb. Eggs are great, but—let’s face it—get old without some variety. At times we may find ourselves missing the traditional breakfast classics we might ... [Continue Reading]
Keto for (all) Women – Enter to Win Lifetime Coaching
Win 1 of 3 memberships into my 12-week keto for ladies program, Happy Keto Body. Gain access to the only doctor-approved keto nutrition program for women that’s helped more than 3,000 women feel in control, lose weight and start seeing actual results ... [Continue Reading]
Hormone Support for Women on Keto
We rely on hormones as little messengers that carry signals for various functions within the body. Keto can help to balance your hormones so that your body can better understand when to store body fat, or when to trigger a stress response after an ... [Continue Reading]
Weekly Link Love—Edition 20
Research of the Week Neolithic Brits hosted massive feasts that drew people and pigs from all over the island. Researchers say they’ve found a cholesterol-lowering drug without the muscle-damaging side effects of statins. Among people with ... [Continue Reading]
Something else to avoid in pregnancy: Phthalates
Most pregnant women know that they should avoid things like alcohol and tobacco while they are pregnant, as well as certain foods like sushi and soft cheeses. But not many pregnant women think about avoiding lipstick, perfume, or lotions — and it ... [Continue Reading]
How to Throw a Dinner Party on a Weeknight (Yep, It’s Possible)
This article was created in partnership with Barilla® as part of Together at the Table. Why do we limit fun to the weekend? There are seven days in a week, yet we save all our socializing for precious Friday and Saturday nights (and the occasional ... [Continue Reading]
6 Cooking Tips That Make Hosting a Dinner Party So. Much. Easier
This article was created in partnership with Barilla® as part of Together at the Table. Hosting a dinner party is like having to sauté on stage in front of a crowd of critics. Even the most self-assured person in the world can feel a lot of pressure ... [Continue Reading]
3 Food Bloggers Share Their Favorite Family Recipes
This article was created in partnership with Barilla® as part of Together at the Table. It's Tuesday, and you’ve got a major task at hand: Cook a meal that's healthy, ready in minutes, and delicious enough to please everyone. On nights like these, ... [Continue Reading]
7 Ways to Turn a Box of Pasta Into a Globally Inspired Meal
This article was created in partnership with Barilla® as part of Together at the Table. If you think spaghetti only has a place on your table if it's served with red sauce and meatballs, allow us to illuminate the possibilities. A box of spaghetti ... [Continue Reading]
Banishing dry winter skin
Do you have dry, itchy winter skin? You’re not alone. During the winter months, many of my patients come into clinic asking about the right cream to use to cure their dry skin. But dry skin care is about so much more than just moisturizers. Here are ... [Continue Reading]
Dear Mark: Protein Efficiency in Seniors, Earned Carbs, Hardgainer with Limited Time
For this week’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering three questions from readers. First, is the reduced protein efficiency in older adults due to inactivity, or is it something inherent to the aging process, or both? Second, how does a ... [Continue Reading]
What’s the Pegan Diet? (And How Does It Compare To Primal?)
Because people don’t have enough diets to choose from already, there’s a new one on the scene: the Pegan diet. Actually it’s not that new—Dr. Mark Hyman started writing about it back in 2014, but it’s gained traction since he published ... [Continue Reading]
Can exercise extend your life?
Exercise provides a remarkable variety of health benefits, which range from strengthening bones to positive effects on mood and helping to prevent chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Research dating back to the late 1980s has ... [Continue Reading]