El Dr. Joe

Liver Problems

The liver is the fastest healing organ in the body, but it can’t heal while you’re damaging it. Dr. Joe lists some symptoms that might be from liver damage so that you can take better care of yourself.

Inflammation

The one component in most every disease is inflammation. Chronic inflammation can cause the body to attack itself. Dr. Joe lets you know some signs that you need to deal with inflammation.

How Aging Affects Your Heart

Everyone wants to have a happy, healthy heart, but as you get older, your body changes. How can you prevent or delay health problems related to your heart? Dr. Joe gives you some tips.

Alzheimer’s, Your Brain, and Your Gut

Dr. Joe has some amazing, new research connecting gut health and Alzheimer’s disease. If you’re concerned about your brain, you will want to pay attention.

Foods That Age You

Most everyone is trying to look younger. What if it was a simple as not eating certain foods? Dr. Joe lists several foods that can affect you.

Home Remedies

Dr. Joe has some ideas you can use at home to help with common problems.

Kidney Health

Your kidneys are responsible for filtering your blood and removing toxins from the food you eat. The two main causes of Chronic Kidney Disease are hypertension and diabetes. You have a lot of control over those two things. Not surprisingly, the way to take care of your kidneys is the same as for the rest of your body. Dr. Joe explains some of the things you should and should not be taking in order to promote good kidney health.

How to Read Food Labels

What does “natural flavors” mean? What is hydrolyzed vegetable protein? Dr. Joe gives you some advice on how to read food labels.

Sunscreen

Dr. Joe talks about sunscreen. While that doesn’t sound very interesting, it’s very important to know what you’re putting on your skin (and in your body). Dr. Joe covers types of sunscreen you should never use, and the only two ingredients you should see on the label.

Cancer Metastasis

Dr. Joe has some new research on preventing the spread of cancer. A major culprit appears to be palmitic acid. Dr. Joe covers some of the foods that contain this fatty acid and some of the foods that might help reduce the spread of cancer.