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This 1950s Video Demonstrates Where Best Food Comes From
“Where would we be without grass?” It’s a question posed in the video above, titled “Grass: The Big Story,” and released by the USDA circa 1950. Grass farming is emerging as necessary to rejuvenate the soil, produce high-quality food and remedy many of the environmental problems caused by industrial agriculture, but while it’s sometimes viewed as a trendy movement, its benefits have been known for decades. It’s a prime example of “what’s old is new again,” in that raising cows on...
read moreLittle Timmy vs. Google Spies
Children are spending an alarming amount of time watching media on various screens and devices, but among them, Google-owned YouTube is emerging as one of the biggest threats to their well-being. In fact, Google must pay a record $170 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission and the New York attorney general, which claim YouTube collected children’s personal information without parents’ consent. Broken down, Google will pay $136 million to the FTC and $34 million to New York. The allegations include that YouTube violated...
read moreThe Opioid Crisis — A Case of Mass Homicide?
The inappropriate treatment approach to back pain is a driving force behind the opioid epidemic, Dave Chase, co-founder of Health Rosetta, reports,1 citing the 2018 JAMA Network Open paper,2 “Opioid Prescribing for Low Back Pain: What Is the Role of Payers?” One of the reasons for this is the sheer prevalence of back pain. Statistics3 suggest 8 in 10 American adults will be affected by it at some point in their life. “It’s also a microcosm of all the things that are wrong with the U.S. health care system, including its contribution to the...
read moreDo Plants Have a Brain?
Plants may be the most underappreciated life forms. Since they can’t move like animals, they’re usually considered simple environmental bystanders –– soaking up sun, providing oxygen through photosynthesis, providing the many fruits and vegetables we eat but otherwise living a passive existence. Yet, scientific research is revealing so many under-recognized plant abilities, some are theorizing that plants actually have a “brain.” For example, plants can defend themselves against predators but also attract desirable visitors ––...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Spices, Fluoride and Nurdles
1 Of the following spices, which has been shown to have the highest anti-inflammatory capacity? Nutmeg Fennel Ginger According to a novel 2012 study, cloves, ginger, rosemary and turmeric significantly reduced markers of systemic inflammation. Ginger lowered three different biomarkers, suggesting its superior anti-inflammatory action, but rosemary and turmeric also offered potent protection against inflammation and oxidative damage. Learn more. Fenugreek 2 According to recent research, water fluoridation: Has halved the incidence of dental...
read moreHow Much Omega-3 Do You Need?
Dietary fats are essential to good health. Although it is harmful to eat too many of some, or not enough of others, without healthy fats your body will not work properly.1 Fat is used to keep your skin and hair healthy, absorb certain vitamins and insulate your body to keep you warm. Certain fats are essential since your body cannot make them. Fat is required for brain development as well as controlling inflammation and blood clotting. The most dangerous type of dietary fat is trans fat, which is found in baked goods and processed foods.2...
read moreQuercetin Lowers Your Risk for Viral Illnesses
Your immune system is your first-line defense against bacterial and viral infections, so the most effective way to prevent infectious illness is maintaining robust immune function. Your diet and other lifestyle factors are foundational for this, but certain supplements can also be helpful. One such supplement is quercetin,1 an antioxidant flavonol found naturally in apples, plums, red grapes, green tea, elder flower and onions, just to name a few.2 Quercetin is one of those compounds with a wide range of benefits, making it useful for a...
read moreAn introduction to celiac disease
Celiac disease may seem like a modern affliction connected with food antigens introduced into the human diet in the past few decades, but it actually dates back to the 1st century A.D., when the Greek physician Aretaeus of Cappadocia took note of a condition that inhibited the retention of food and caused it to pass through the stomach undigested. He called this condition “koiliakos” (derived from “koelia,” the Greek word for abdomen), and patients with this illness were called celiacs.1 Over the years, there have been many breakthroughs...
read moreDelicious and refreshing drinks to quench your thirst
Pure filtered water is the best beverage to quench your dehydration, but let’s face it — sometimes you just need a touch of sweetness to excite your taste buds. Don’t be tempted to reach for soda or processed juice, however — instead, make your own healthy drinks at home using fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients Fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods available on the planet, and consuming them may help protect effect against various ailments such as diabetes,...
read moreWhat broke American health care and how to fix it
Dr. Marty Makary, a professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital — rated the top U.S. hospital 22 times over the past 28 years — has written a new book, “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care — and How to Fix It.” He also has a master’s degree in public health. In 2013, I interviewed him about his previous book, “Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care.” In “The Price We Pay,” Makary delves into some of the profoundly serious...
read moreStore Bought Vegetables and Herbs to Regrow at Home
Table of Contents Ginger is a set-and-forget-it type of plant Add spice to your garden with garlic Grow your carrots for more than just the roots Grow and regrow lettuce all summer Herbs grow well in containers, inside and outside Gardening is a healthy outdoor activity that reaps more rewards than just the food you grow for yourself. One study1 by Dutch researchers found gardening produced a reduction in cortisol levels significantly stronger than those who did not garden after a stressful experience. Cortisol is excreted when your body is...
read moreMales and females react differently to the same pain
It’s no secret that men and women are different. Diane Halpern, Ph.D., past president of the American Psychological Association, wrote an academic text, “Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities.” Bruce Goldman, science writer at Stanford,1 reported in the preface to the first edition that:2 “At the time, it seemed clear to me that any between-sex differences in thinking abilities were due to socialization practices, artifacts and mistakes in the research, and bias and prejudice. … After reviewing a pile of journal articles that...
read moreRaspberry ketone: Don’t believe the hype
Table of Contents What is raspberry ketone and where does it come from? Clinical studies do not support popular claims The side effects of raspberry ketone Remember: Weight loss products are not a ‘miracle cure’ Instead of using raspberry ketone, try the ketogenic diet Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about raspberry ketone Raspberry ketone is a weight loss supplement that has been banned in the U.K. for several years. According to the British newspaper Express, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) banned raspberry ketone and...
read moreRegenerating New Zealand: Using nature to restore forests
Imagine a place in nature that’s thriving with life, where native plants and wildlife exist in abundance, and the crystal-clear flowing streams are clean enough to drink. Welcome to the Hinewai Nature Reserve & Wildlife Sanctuary, an ecological restoration project located in New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula that’s open for the public to visit and enjoy. A new documentary titled, “Fools & Dreamers: Regenerating a Native Forest,” produced by Happen Films, features the project and one of its key supporters, botanist, nature buff and...
read moreStore bought fruits and veggies to regrow at home
Table of Contents Ginger is a set-and-forget-it type of plant Add spice to your garden with garlic Grow your carrots for more than just the roots Grow and regrow lettuce all summer Herbs grow well in containers, inside and outside Gardening is a healthy outdoor activity that reaps more rewards than just the food you grow for yourself. One study1 by Dutch researchers found gardening produced a reduction in cortisol levels significantly stronger than those who did not garden after a stressful experience. Cortisol is excreted when your body is...
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