Alternative Medicine

June 16, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 10 – My Interview with Steve Arterburn (Part 2)

In Part 2 of my interview with award-winning writer Steve Arterburn, he’ll share what he’s learned over the years about the art and craft of writing […]

June 14, 2023

A U.S. President’s Flag Day prayer

Today is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the American flag by the Continental Congress on this day in 1777. In his Flag Day address to […]

June 14, 2023

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Spring 2023

I’ve been honored to write a quarterly column, “Vaccine News You Can Use” for the Colorado Family Physician Journal for a number of years. If you’d […]

June 12, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt – Episode #07 – Essential #3 – How to Lighten Your Load or The essential of reducing SADness—stress, anxiety, and depression

In this series, I’m explaining the 10 key habits or 10 essentials of happy, healthy people. In this episode, we’ll discuss “How to Lighten Your Load” […]

June 9, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 09 – My Interview with Steve Arterburn (Part 1)

Steve Arterburn is a best-selling author and popular radio host whose ministries have helped countless men and women. You’ll meet him on today’s The Inside Story: […]

June 7, 2023

“Ask Dr. Walt” column in Today’s Christian Living

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. In the May 2023 issue, I […]

June 6, 2023

Remembering Normandy

Today is the 79th anniversary of the massive amphibious invasion of Nazi Europe by the Allies. More than 150,000 American and Allied troops, many just 18 […]

June 5, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt – Episode #06 – Essential #2 – Be Proactive in Preventing Disease or The Essential of Self-Care

In this series, I’m explaining the 10 key habits or 10 essentials of happy, healthy people. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to Be Proactive in […]

July 10, 2011

ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test

Long-time readers know of my fondness for and (unpaid) endorsement of ConsumerLab.com, one of the two best companies that test natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements) […]

July 11, 2011

Which vitamin D supplement boosts levels best — D2 or D3?

It turns out that vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) has the edge.

July 14, 2011

No evidence for Gripe water as treatment for infant colic

The Los Angeles Times reports, “Gripe waters have never been tested as remedies for colic” in babies.

July 14, 2011

What natural medications may help infant colic?

An article published in the journal Pediatrics … notes that there is some ‘encouraging’ evidence that fennel extract and some herbal teas could relieve colic symptoms, but […]

July 26, 2011

Have you heard of Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies? Slowtivate? Unwind? Be careful!

Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies are stirring up lots of controversy. Why?

July 26, 2011

Could too much calcium harm your health? Here’s the latest.

Calcium is commonly used to prevent osteoporosis and fractures, but experts are now debating how much calcium is really needed, especially by women.