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Dr. Don Colbert

Did You Know Words Can Relieve Stress?

The Bible says, “Pleasant words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones” (Prov. 16:24). Mother Teresa had a saying, “Let no one come to you without leaving happier and better.” There are words and phrases…

7 Nutrients Lacking In Your Diet

A recent analysis of the 2001-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found most American adults do not maintain recommended levels of several key nutrients. Modern food processing, modern commercial farming methods and lifestyle all combine to greatly reduce…

Multivitamins May Protect Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer

A recent study at Yeshiva University – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, involving thousands of postmenopausal women, suggests that women who develop breast cancer may greatly benefit from

Why Do Most Heart Attacks and Strokes Occur in the Morning?

You know that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women. Did you know that most adverse cardiovascular events occur in the morning, and that people who have a heart attack in the morning

Metal Used In Electronics May Double Risk of Stroke

A metal used in numerous electronics and light bulbs may double the risk of stroke, according to a new study. Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in the Western world, ranking only second to heart disease. It…

Another Big Reason to Lose Weight

Men who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than men who are not overweight. Even more alarming, patients with more aggressive

The Power of Forgiveness

Anger is a normal human response to negative or threatening events. Doctors have known for decades that sustained or recurrent anger takes a huge toll on your health. During episodes of anger, the adrenal glands release stress hormones such as

New Study Reveals Another Benefit to Sleep

When you sleep, your brain undergoes a fascinating “detox” process that removes waste products linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia. In fact, this cleansing activity is 10 times more

How to Add Healthy Fiber to Ground Beef

Several studies suggest most Americans consume about half the daily amount of dietary fiber they need. Low calorie dietary fiber is mainly found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Soluble fiber is found in

Oreos as Addictive as Cocaine and Morphine

Many nutritionists have long warned that high fat/high sugar foods are addictive. Now there is even more scientific evidence. Joseph Schroeder, associate professor of neuroscience at Connecticut College, and Jamie Honohan, a scholar in the College’s