“When you have a stroke, you must talk slowly to be understood, and I’ve discovered that when I talk slowly, people listen. They think I'm going to say something important!” Kirk Douglas The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes has reported that strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in North America. A […]

Dear Dr. Rona: I read your article in Vitality about cholesterol lowering drugs. I then showed my family doctor the article but he told me to keep taking Lipitor because I had a strong family history of heart disease. Both my parents died of heart attacks in their 50s and my cholesterol was very high […]

Spring is here, and with it comes seasonal setbacks that can cause problems with sleep.  Can’t fall asleep? Or, is it that you wake up every hour and can’t get a restful night of sleep? Does this go on for days on end? Let’s say that you have given up caffeine, alcohol, and a high […]

While not as glamorous as ginkgo biloba, ginseng or St. John’s wort, the B vitamins are far more important for the optimal functioning of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system than any other nutrient or herbal remedy. While glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and shark’s cartilage are grabbing the headlines in osteoarthritis reversal, we often […]

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." James Baldwin Once thought to be a rather rare occurrence, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) incidence in men under 30 has been on the rise. This increased incidence, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is thought […]

Harvard Medical School published an article about seven ways to prevent a stroke in June of 2020. The strategies for stroke prevention that Harvard advised are as follows: 1) Lower blood pressure 2) Treat atrial fibrillation 3) Lose weight 4) Treat diabetes 5) Exercise more 6) Quit smoking 7) Drink alcohol only in moderation. I’m […]

Improving your sex life by enhancing libido and fertility requires optimizing your levels of certain hormones. Testosterone, DHEA, growth hormone, estrogen, and progesterone are the major hormones involved. And their optimal levels in the body can be achieved without the use of prescription hormones in the majority of individuals. In the case of testosterone (the […]

Question for Dr. Rona: If a man in his early to mid 60's takes a testosterone shot once a month, is it dangerous to take the Covid shot and booster shots as well?  I have tried to find out but get conflicting answers from different sources. Thank you so much, Louise D. Dear Louise: The […]

The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has caused worldwide fear, panic, and confusion. Fueled by non-stop media accounts of infection and death rates, and quarantines of entire cities, the hysteria is building with each passing day. Medical authorities are urging us to wash our hands repeatedly to reduce the spread of viruses. Similar to the SARS epidemic […]

Hi Vitality, I’m a long-time reader of your magazine and really appreciate what you do for us readers and society in general! I’ve been searching and have not been able to find any information regarding how one might attempt to cleanse themselves after being forced to take the Covid vaccine. I am doing well in […]

On Rheumatoid Arthritis Dear Doctor Rona: About 8 months ago, my aunt developed symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with swelling and stiffness in her hands, knees, and feet. Over time, her doctor prescribed three different medications – the first two meds caused sensitivity reactions, and the third medication (Sulfasalazine) caused such an extreme reaction that it […]

Dear Dr. Rona, I'd very much appreciate it if you could address the issue of bladder stones (not kidney stones, not gallstones). I'd like your take on what causes them to occur; what foods/drinks to avoid; what natural remedies are best to reduce and/or eliminate them. Similarly, re: BPH and high PSA reading - 8.4. […]

(Updated January 31, 2022) Dear Dr. Rona, When I was a former patient of yours many years ago, you ordered an ELISA test of my blood to detect the root cause of my health problems.  The results that came back astounded me.  Four chemicals found in textiles were present in my bloodstream. My problems with […]

Joint pain is a common complaint that shows up at the doctor’s office every day. Arthritis is a general term meaning inflammation in the joints. Is it rheumatoid or osteoarthritis? What’s the difference and what are the best natural treatments? About 50 million North Americans (approximately one in seven people) have some form of arthritis. […]

Keeping your kidneys healthy is vital to your body’s well-being. Healthy kidneys ensure that your body can filter and expel waste efficiently, while producing hormones to help you function at your best. Your kidneys work to filter blood, balance electrolytes, and regulate hormones that affect your bones and blood pressure. One important hormone made by […]

Should Arthritis Sufferers Avoid Gluten and Citrus? (Re: September 2016 article Arthritis, Osteo versus Rheumatoid – and the Best Natural Treatments for Both) Dear Dr. Rona: I read your article about rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and found a couple of points that are somewhat contrary to common knowledge. In your article, it is suggested to avoid foods […]