HeartWise

According to the latest research, our most dreaded diseases may have met their match; not with some exciting new wonder drug, but by some very low-tech, easily available, and highly potent foods. Dr. Michael Greger identifies the most powerful pharmacy on earth. (www.nutritionfacts.org)

The benefits of sunlight on the human body are well established. Exposure to the sun is essential for restoring, building, and maintaining optimum health. However, like everything else in life, there's a downside. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, offers much-needed guidance.

In New York State, a not-for-profit organization is making inroads into the health of children attending school. What they've done and what they've learned can help make schoolchildren everywhere healthier and smarter. Amie Hamlin, executive director of The Coalition for Healthy School Food shares insights and suggestions. (www.healthyschoolfood.org)

Would you like to be immune to sickness? It's possible___to a point says Dr. David Katz, author of the book "Disease-Proof." Katz is founding director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center and advocates a proactive stance when facing down that which would kill us. (www.davidkatzmd.com)

Where is the medical profession taking us these days? How can we best be prepared for the industry's amazing strengths and dangerous weaknesses? Board certified OB-GYN physician Dr. William Rawls offers behind the scenes advice___and warnings. (www.vitalplan.com)

If you want the best health under the sun, Dr. James Marcum, founder and director of Heartwise Ministries offers just the right prescription.

What happens when a doctor can't heal himself? Some years ago, OB-GYN physician, Dr. William Rawls, began searching for answers for what was making his life almost unlivable. What he discovered set him on a new course and can provide us with valuable insights into our own health and well-being. (www.vitalplan.com)

Psychiatry done right can be a life saver. Psychiatry done wrong can be deadly. The new book, "Psychiatry Under the Influence," reveals the dark underbelly of this institution--a world where patient care is sacrificed on the altar of greed and profit--where science plays second fiddle to institutional and political influences. Co-authors Robert Whitaker and Lisa Cosgrove explain.

We think we've found the one sure bet for a healthy meal at our favorite restaurant: a big salad! Cameron wells, registered dietitian at the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine, suggests caution. Sometimes, salads can be even more unhealthy than the rest of the meal. You just have to know how to build it properly. (www.pcrm.org)

How do we protect the health of our hearts? Good question--one that needs answering because heart disease is our number one killer. The secret is hidden in an underutilized yet completely available resource. Plants! Cardiologist Dr. James Marcum explains.