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Why You Should Never Buy Precut Fruit
Eating more vegetables may be one of the simplest choices you can make to improve your health. Just about any vegetable is good for you, but some are better than others. Some fruits, lower in fructose, are also healthy as they contain high amounts of antioxidants. In one study1 from the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found a suboptimal diet was culpable in developing cardiometabolic diseases.2 Good food identified in the study to reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases included fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds,...
read moreYour Doctor’s Lab Coat Is Likely Contaminated
For some, simply seeing a physician in a white coat is enough to spike your blood pressure. This condition, known as “white coat hypertension” or “white coat syndrome,”1 happens when the blood pressure readings in your physician’s office are higher than they are in a different setting. While it was once believed white-coat high blood pressure was triggered by stress from your doctor’s appointment, some think it might be a signal you’re at risk for high blood pressure as a long-term condition.2 To move...
read moreWhat’s the Truth Behind MMR Vaccine Testing?
April 2, 2018, I posted an article in which I discussed the 2010 lawsuit filed against Merck by two former virologists employed by the company. The whistleblowers claim Merck lied about the effectiveness of the mumps portion of its MMR II (mumps, measles, rubella) vaccine, artificially inflating its efficacy in testing.1,2 For example, the MMR vaccine’s effectiveness was tested against the virus used in the vaccine rather than the natural, wild mumps virus that you’d actually be exposed to in the real world. Animal antibodies were also said...
read moreInoculating Against Manipulation
Letting teenagers know they’re being manipulated by food marketers may be a deceptively simple way to encourage healthier eating, according to research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.1 Many of the leading chronic diseases threatening human health, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, are the result of poor dietary choices. These dietary habits may start in childhood, in part due to pervasive and carefully orchestrated advertisements from the junk food industry. Teenagers are among those who are heavily...
read moreBayer Loses Third Trial – Jury Awards $2 Billion!
Bayer is the largest seed and pesticide company in the world, due to its $63 billion Monsanto purchase. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the merger in 2018, with Bayer CEO Werner Baumann stating at the time that the acquisition would further their goal of creating a leading agriculture company, adding, “We want to help farmers across the world grow more nutritious food in a more sustainable way.”1 All has not remained rosy, however, as Monsanto came along with a heavy liability, including 13,400 lawsuits from people...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Fruit, Soil and Cholesterol
1 Which of the following has been proven to be an essential component of a healthy ecosystem that regenerates land and promotes healthy soils? Laboratory-grown meat made from cell cultures Plant-based meat substitutes Concentrated animal feeding operations Holistic livestock management Holistic livestock management has been shown to be an essential component of regenerative farming and the creation of healthy soils. Learn more. 2 Recent research shows glyphosate has multigenerational effects even at half of the...
read moreNew Immune Cells Found in Mother’s Milk
It’s well-known that breastfed babies tend to be healthier than babies given a bottle filled with formula, especially in their first year of life, and the benefits are numerous. What’s more, the longer a baby is breastfed, the more far-reaching the health effects are throughout their lives. The developing field of stem cell biology is being used by scientists to differentiate the types of cells derived from breast milk. While there are innumerable studies on the advantages mothers offer their children when they choose to...
read moreTop 8 Tips to Optimize Your Blood Sugar Level
Insulin is essential to staying alive; unfortunately, the vast majority of people have resistance to this essential hormone, speeding up the aging process and contributing to the development of degenerative diseases. Any meal high in grain and sugar carbs typically generates a rapid rise in blood glucose. To compensate, your pancreas secretes more insulin into your bloodstream to lower your blood sugar. Insulin, however, is also very efficient at lowering blood sugar by turning it into fat. The more you secrete, the more fat your body will...
read moreHighest Quality Study Proves Eating This Way Is A Pollution Solution
In the 1940s, the Green Revolution changed agricultural practices. The beginning of the Revolution is often attributed to Norman Borlaug who developed high-yield varieties of wheat enabling Mexico to produce more wheat than was needed by citizens in their country.1 Production of wheat and rice from high-yield varieties had dramatic success in Mexico and India, which on the surface appeared to solve food production issues. However, these new varieties were domesticated varieties bred to respond to fertilizers to increase the yield.2 The Green...
read moreHow Functional Genetics Can Help You Take Control of Your Health
Functional genomics is a gene testing modality with enormous value that many are completely unaware of. Bob Miller1 is a certified traditional naturopath specializing in genetic-specific nutrition. He’s the founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute,2 devoted to testing and helping people understand the results of their functional genetic testing and how to apply it to improve their health. “As a traditional naturopath, we’re not licensed medical doctors, so we don’t diagnose, treat or prescribe,” Miller explains. “We look at the...
read moreThis Tasty Sauce Requires Minimal Effort, but Delivers Maximum Flavors
For the French, a well-made sauce is given utmost importance when preparing dishes. In fact, this cuisine has what’s called five “mother sauces” that serve as bases or “finishers.” A remoulade is one of the sauces you can find in French cuisine, and although it isn’t a “mother sauce,” its flavor is well-recognized and has even provided some inspiration for other sauces. What Is Remoulade? A remoulade (pronounced reh-moo-lahd ), according to Food Republic, usually combines eggs and oil to make a mayonnaise. Afterward, fresh and/or dried herbs...
read moreLyme Disease: An Introduction
Lyme disease remains one of the most serious and controversial epidemics today. Approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) every year. However, data from the standard national surveillance show that around 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S.,1 indicating the disease is considerably underreported. But what exactly is Lyme disease and how can you contract it? An Overview on Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be...
read moreHow Can You Benefit From Vitamin B12?
Table of Contents What Is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 Sources: Where Can You Get It? What Is B12 Deficiency and Is It Serious? Are You at Risk of Being B12-Deficient? What Is Vitamin B12 Good For? What Are the Other Uses of Vitamin B12? Studies Conducted on Vitamin B12 Side Effects and Contraindications for B12 Supplementation Maintain Healthy Vitamin B12 Levels so You Can Ensure Better Cognitive Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Vitamin B12 A significant portion of Americans have some type of vitamin deficiency and unknowingly...
read moreWhitening Strips or Soda? Which Is Worse for Your Teeth?
Brushing your teeth is an indispensable health habit affecting more than just your mouth. Regardless of your age or the number of years you’ve been using a toothbrush, it’s important you address all aspects of dental health as it plays a role in optimizing your overall health and well-being. You may easily avoid bad breath, plaque, yellow teeth and tooth decay when you adopt an effective oral care routine. It is unfortunate how many fail to appreciate how this simple strategy affects your overall health. In addition to affecting...
read moreA Film About the Impending 5G Apocalypse
Are you still under the misconception that unchecked exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) and radiofrequency (RF) radiation is of no concern? Then I urge you to view the featured documentary, “5G Apocalypse — The Extinction Event” by Sacha Stone. Please understand that while I am not in agreement with some of Stone’s conspiracy theories on the militarization of these frequencies, the science is beyond solid to justify concern about 5G without throwing in conspiracy allegations. I do believe that, overall, the documentary was well done and...
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