“The Week In Health”-April 14th

Hi Everyone! If you are a female reading this, have you ever received a mammogram? I discuss that subject, plus cereal consumption in this week’s episode. Click the box below to watch, and then click on the article links. Dr. Bob Article Links: 1. USA Today-Cereal aisle psychology: All eyes on the consumer 2. USA Today-Yes or no to mammogram? A lot depends on your age Click the words for… Read more

#AskDrBob-April 11th

Ask Dr. Bob April 11, 2014 These were the questions that were asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Click the blue box to watch the video. Thank you for sending us your general health questions. We hope they make a difference in your life. 1. What is the optimal amount of sleep I should get a night? I normally suggest a minimum of six hours, but eight hours is ideal…. Read more

#DruglessDetox-Is Your Body A Toxic Dump?

Today, we live in an increasingly toxic environment. There are increases in nuclear waste, pollution (air, land, noise), and contaminated water, which all pose significant external challenges to the health and well-being of people worldwide. Even greater than the threat of external toxins, are internal toxins. We consume these through medications, food, beverages, and also skin products. Consider the following statistics which Americans consumer per year: 150-200 pounds of sugar… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 14 Recap

Hi Everyone! I hope that you are having a great month so far, and that you are catching up on needed sleep (our April #OptimalU focus, of course). Here is this week’s collection of photos for you. Also, check out our first #DruglessDetox post if you are interested for a “Spring Cleaning”. Enjoy! Dr. Bob Day 1: Read one new book this month and cultivate one new, solid relationship with… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 13 Recap

Hi Everyone! This week ends our month on exercise and begins our April focus on sleep. I’m looking forward to sharing information that will help you sleep throughout the night and wake up refreshed (and hungry) every morning. Thanks for joining me in this year-long journey! Speaking of, Journey Community Church is our April outreach of the month, and you can visit the rest of the sleep Q & A’s… Read more

“The Week In Health”-March 31st

Hi Everyone! For this week’s episode, I use The Wall Street Journal as my main source. The two articles I discuss this week talk about growth hormones and colds that linger. Click the box to watch my episode, and the links to the articles are below. Thanks for watching! Dr. Bob Article Links: 1. The Wall Street Journal-Scientists Warn of Risks From Growth Hormone 2. The Wall Street Journal-Sick Again?… Read more

#DruglessDetox-Welcome

Everyday I have many individuals ask me a variety of their health concerns, but one of the most popular is “How do I detox?” I find it funny that the question never begins with “Should I” or “When do I”, it’s “how”, suggesting they already have their mind made up a detox is something their body needs. It’s true you should be asking these questions if you feel the need… Read more

#AskDrBob-March 28th

Ask Dr. Bob March 28, 2014 These were the questions that were asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Click the blue box to watch the video. Thank you for sending us your general health questions. We hope they make a difference in your life. 1. I have a skin disorder called granuloma annulare. I have been going to a dermatologist for 8 years getting cortisone injections I have stopped since… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 12 Recap

Hi Everyone! As we enter our final week of March, I’d like to invite you to our live event, which takes place tomorrow, March 26th at 9:00 PM EST. You can watch here. Also, stick around because we will be having a giveaway for a lucky member of our audience. In this week’s collection of photos , I talk about exercise, foods with fiber, and a few more. If you… Read more

“The Week In Health”-March 24th

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Last week I talked about Alzheimer’s, and I’m also talking about it again this week in how it relates to women (see my attached article). The first article I discuss is about canola oil. Personally, I do not recommend consuming canola oil, which is used A LOT in cooking and store bought sauces today. In the episode, I talk about avocados,… Read more

#AskDrBob-March 21st

Ask Dr. Bob March 21, 2014 These were the questions that were asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Click the blue box to watch the video. Thank you for sending us your general health questions. We hope they make a difference in your life. 1. How do you get too much copper in your body? You get too much copper because you don’t have enough zinc. Wheat and soy deplete… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 11 Recap

Hi Everyone! This week we continued our focus with exercise, and also included videos about protein and more. Click here to RSVP for our March Live Event on March 26th, and stick around for a prize giveaway at the end. Also, click here if you would like a free preview of my “Optimal Guide to Health”, thanks for reading and watching! Dr. Bob Day 1: Daily doorjamb push-ups relieve mid-back… Read more

“The Week In Health”-March 17th

Hi Everyone! Are you on a diet? One of the articles I look at this week talks about dieting, while the other looks at Alzheimer’s. To watch my “Get To Know” on Alzheimer’s click here, where I go into that condition in more detail. Click the box to watch the episode, and the links are included in the bottom. Article Links: 1. The Wall Street Journal-The Risk of High-Protein Diets… Read more

#AskDrBob-March 14th

Ask Dr. Bob March 14, 2014 These were the questions that were asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Click the blue box to watch the video. Thank you for sending us your general health questions. We hope they make a difference in your life. 1.  Hi Dr Bob! You have mentioned before in one of your videos that the chemical sodium benzoate used in soda is harmful causing food allergies,… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 10 Recap

Hi Everyone! This past week, we began our March focus which is on exercise, and I hope that they have brought value to your life and you were able to incorporate them into your daily routine. Also this week, videos about corn syrup, and vitamin B-based foods. On the 26th we will have our next Google+ Hangout. Trust me, we will have our biggest giveaway yet, so you won’t want… Read more

“The Week In Health”-March 10th

Hi Everyone! Do you know how old your heart is? The Wall Street Journal wrote an article suggesting your heart age might be older than your actual age. Read the link to see how you can keep your heart healthier and age appropriate; and also a look at why food allergies are more serious than once previously thought. Here are more articles on your heart, allergies (dairy, sugar, and soy),… Read more

#AskDrBob-March 7th

Ask Dr. Bob March 7, 2014 These were the questions that were asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Click the blue box to watch the video. Thank you for sending us your general health questions. We hope they make a difference in your life.   1. My 23 year old daughter is beginning to have a faint mustache. Can you help? A mustache in females would result from a pituitary… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 9 Recap

Hi Everyone! This past week, we moved from our focus on relationships, to our March focus, which is on exercise. I hope that if you don’t have a regular exercise pattern, that the photos and videos we have for you this month will encourage you to start (especially with spring just around the corner, I hope!)! If you were unable to attend our Google+ Hangout last Wednesday, here is the… Read more

#OptimalU-Week 8 Recap

Hi Everyone! This week’s #OptimalU pictures and videos include squash (recipe here), another “throwback Thursday”, and our attempt at “jumping”. Tomorrow, will be our February Google+ LIVE event. We will be discussing relationships, your heart health, and I will take your questions, too. I hope to see you there! Dr. Bob Day 1: Bake a squash today. Day 2: Write six items that you are thankful for today. I am… Read more

“The Week in Health”-February 24th

Hi Everyone! In this week’s episode, I mention this is probably one of the most important “Week in Health’s” I have done and you will see why. Please click on the link to the article for more information. Dr. Bob Article Link: 1. The Wall Street Journal-Cat Bites Pose Little-Known Dangers