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Weekly Health Quiz: Vertigo, Muscles and Statins
1 Which of the following nutritional supplements has a proven track record as a powerful antiviral, significantly reducing your risk of common cold, influenza and several other viral illnesses? Resveratrol Quercetin Quercetin reduces your risk of cold or flu and boosts mental performance following extreme physical stress, which might otherwise undermine your immune function and render you more susceptible to infections. It packs a powerful antiviral punch, inhibiting several strains of influenza, hepatitis B and C, and other viruses. Learn...
read moreAshitaba — A Most Powerful yet Unknown Herb
Native to Japan, ashitaba (Angelica keiskei koidzumi1) is a bitter leafy herb of the Angelica genus, closely related to the carrot. It’s also known as “tomorrow’s leaf,” due to its rapid growth and regenerative abilities. It’s a fast grower and new leaves rapidly sprout when picked. The plant is well-known in China and Japan, having been part of the diet since ancient times. There, it has also been used medicinally for hundreds of years, as a general health promoter and antiaging remedy.2 The first reference to...
read moreOmega-3s Protect Your Lungs and Mitochondria
The death toll from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, included 343 firefighters and paramedics among the 2,7531 who were exposed to 10 million tons of material released in a caustic dust cloud as the twin towers were reduced to rubble.2 Since then, more than 150 have died. Of the nearly 400,000 who are eligible for the World Trade Center Health Program set up specifically to treat the physical and mental health challenges caused by exposure,3 72,000 are enrolled and 8,000 have been diagnosed with cancer.4 First responders were...
read moreEasy and healthy fruit pizza recipe
Do you love hosting backyard parties during summer? If so, this easy and healthy fruit pizza recipe should pique your interest. It’s a refreshing summer snack (or dessert) that can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike, and it makes use of the best produce this season has to offer. This fruit pizza is a better alternative to snacks containing sugars and other additives, or conventional pizzas loaded with unhealthy toppings and oozing with grease. It also allows you to save time and money by encouraging you to use ingredients you may already...
read moreWhat You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health
Table of Contents Thyroid Gland: Understanding How It Works Hypothyroidism: The Sluggish Thyroid Syndrome How to Know if You Have Hypothyroidism How About If You Have a Hyperactive Thyroid? Diagnosing Possible Thyroid Issues Are Your at Risk of Thyroid Cancer? 4 Things That Affect Your Thyroid Health Iodine: Your Best Weapon Against Thyroid Problems How to Increase Your Iodine Levels Naturally Simple Steps That You Can Do to Improve Your Thyroid Health Your thyroid, one of your most important endocrine glands, greatly influences almost every...
read moreHow to Increase Metabolic Autophagy and Why You Should
Siim Land,1 a sociocultural anthropologist, entrepreneur and high-performance coach, is also the author of an excellent book, “Metabolic Autophagy: Practice Intermittent Fasting and Resistance Training to Build Muscle and Promote Longevity (Metabolic Autophagy Diet Book 1).” I met Land at Dave Asprey’s 2019 Upgrade Labs’ event, formally known as the Bulletproof Conference, and was impressed with his depth of knowledge. “Metabolic Autophagy” is a marvelous companion book to “Fat for Fuel: A...
read moreOrganic Psyllium Husk’s Many Health Benefits
Table of Contents What Is Psyllium Husk? Health Benefits of Psyllium Husk Uses of Psyllium Husk Studies on Psyllium Husk Does Psyllium Husk Have Side Effects? Psyllium Supplements Can Interact With Certain Medicines Here Are Possible Alternatives to Psyllium Husk Powder Psyllium Husk’s Potential Is Unparalleled Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Psyllium Husk Psyllium husk comes from the Plantago ovata plant, which is home to nearly 15,000 tiny seeds.1 This plant is commonly found in India, although it is also grown in many other...
read moreDocumentary — Nebraska Retiree Uses Earth’s Heat to Grow Oranges in Snow
Genetically modified seeds, the weed killer Roundup (glyphosate), and other dangerous agro chemicals and pesticides have hijacked our food system. This chemically-based method of industrial agriculture has irrevocably damaged the soil. It kills the microorganisms that provide the nutrients needed for plant growth and nutrition, depleting the soil minerals that enrich our food. Because of soil depletion, fruits and vegetables grown decades ago were much richer in vitamins and minerals than those grown today;1 each successive generation of...
read moreGraphene to Fight Mosquitoes — What Are the Risks?
Blood-sucking insects like mosquitoes are among the most dangerous disease transmitters in the world. Vector-borne diseases, which include malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and others, cause more than 700,000 deaths worldwide each year, accounting for more than 17% of all infectious disease globally.1 According to the World Health Organization, malaria alone, which is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, kills 400,000 people annually, most of them children under 5.2 In the U.S., mosquito bites can transmit viruses like West Nile, St....
read moreThe Link Between Fast Food and Teenage Depression
In the U.S., an estimated 3.2 million adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 suffer from depression, defined as having at least one major depressive episode in a year. This accounts for 13.3% of adolescents, who experience a period of at least two weeks with a depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities and other symptoms, such as problems with sleep, appetite, energy, concentration or feelings of self-worth.1 Depression among adolescents is on the rise, increasing by 30% in the last 10 years.2 Many factors may be to blame, but...
read moreDo You Have Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common forms of peripheral vertigo, meaning it stems from a problem in your inner ear, and not your brain,1,2 BPPV refers to a condition in which calcium carbonate crystal deposits in the labyrinth of your inner ear become dislodged and end up in your ear canal. While your outer ear canal, eardrum and middle ear are involved in the transmission and interpretation of sound, your inner ear is not directly involved in hearing. Instead, the organs in your inner ear act as a gyroscope...
read moreWhat Is Garam Masala and How Can You Use It?
Table of Contents What Is Garam Masala? 4 Spices in Garam Masala and Their Health Benefits Garam Masala Uses How to Make Garam Masala Spice: Recipes You Can Make at Home Garam Masala Spice Recipes You Can Try How to Store Garam Masala Garam Masala Substitutes Garam Masala Frequently Asked Questions Sometimes dubbed “the magic spice,” garam masala is actually a blend of spices mixed into one.1 There is no one way to prepare this spice; it varies from region to region, and from one household to another.2 This article will delve deeper into...
read moreStatins Shown to Extend Life by Mere Days
Researchers have repeatedly failed to find evidence that high cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In fact, there’s plenty of evidence suggesting that higher cholesterol may actually be healthier than lower levels. As I’ve discussed in many previous articles, three (to some degree interrelated) factors that have a far greater influence on your cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk are: Insulin resistance1 Chronic inflammation2 High iron3 Elevated iron levels will significantly contribute to inflammation, but even...
read moreVaping Lung Injury Cases Rise to Nearly 300
The dangers associated with vaping have grown over the years as researchers identify more and more toxins that are inhaled with each puff.1 This affects both users and bystanders. Although the industry advertises vaping as a safer alternative to combustible cigarettes, the industry standard for “safer” is likely not safe. Compared to combustible cigarettes with thousands of chemicals, 70 of which are known carcinogens,2 vaping may seem safer since the product contains fewer toxins. There is more to consider, however. The National Academies of...
read moreWhy You See 9 Pharmaceutical Ads a Day
The U.S. and New Zealand are the only two countries that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise on TV or radio.1 Although the FDA had always allowed advertising, they also required that a long list of side effects be published at the same time. This was possible in newspaper advertising with small print, but in a 30-second TV ad it couldn’t be done. It was during a speech at the American Advertising Federation conference when then FDA commissioner Arthur Hayes talked about drug advertising and said it2 “may be on the brink of...
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