Dr. Reginald B. Cherry, M.D.
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Don't Pass the Salt – CUT the Salt!
With all the talk this past year about healthcare reform and its costs, there is one simple dietary step that could reduce healthcare costs by up to $18 billion and prevent 100,000 deaths per year: Cutting back our salt intake.
Protect Your Skin From the Sun With These Foods
Sunscreen, hats, umbrellas, protective clothing and other external barriers are the first line of defense against the sun\'s rays, but some delicious summer foods can offer additional, internal protection.
Keep Your Digestive System Running Smoothly
God has given you a marvelous temple to live in – your body! For example, the complex way your body processes food for nourishment and strength is truly remarkable.
Your Secret Weapon Against Chemicals, Pollutants and Toxins
Every day we read or hear about more toxins we are being exposed to on a regular basis – in the foods we eat, the air we breathe and the products we use in our homes or on our bodies.
Foods that Raise, Lower Diabetes Risk
What foods do Harvard Medical School, the American Diabetes Association and Dr. Cherry recommend to lower your diabetes risk? What foods do they say to avoid?
Reduce Your Diabetes Risk by 50 Percent
Diet and exercise can reduce your risk of getting diabetes even more than medication, according to a long-term study.
Summer Weight Loss Tips
Summer often means vacation, lighter clothing, outside activities – and a renewed focus on weight loss.
Have a Healthy Summer Barbecue
Memorial Day is the official kick-off to the barbecuing season, but it doesn\'t mean your healthy eating habits need to go up in smoke!
Trans Fats: Bad for the Heart AND the Brain
We know trans fats are bad for your heart, but new research suggests they may be bad for the brain as well.
The Top Cholesterol Cutting Foods
Harvard Medical School has recommended 11 foods that can help lower cholesterol in a multi-pronged approach.