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Why the Media Went Crazy for Keto Crotch
“Your Meat-Heavy Diet Might Be Giving You ‘Keto Crotch,'” an article1 on munchies.vice.com announces, claiming “Doctors have confirmed that changing your diet can create new and interesting smells … down there.” “‘Keto Crotch’ Might Be the Strongest Argument for Eating Carbs Yet,” Emily Alford reports on Jezebel.com.2 “‘Keto Crotch Is the Seriously Smelly Side Effect of the Popular Diet,” the New York Post declares,3 and then goes on to confuse diabetic ketoacidosis —...
read moreTempeh Reuben Recipe
My love for fermented foods is fervent. Offering impressive nutrition with every bite, these gut-friendly products are superfoods in their own way. Tempeh, a traditional fermented soy product is originally from Indonesia, where it’s eaten as a primary source of protein. Aside from using soybeans, tempeh can also be produced from coconut press cake (tempeh bongkrek), okara or soy pulp (tempeh gembus), and banana leaves (tempeh gódhóng). Turn ordinary tempeh into a mouthwatering dish with my quick and easy Tempeh Reuben recipe. Ingredients:...
read moreWired for Healing: Remapping the Brain to Recover From Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses
Annie Hopper is a limbic retraining specialist. While you may never have heard this term, limbic hyperactivity or dysfunction appears to be a foundational core of the dysfunction and challenges associated with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia and a number of other conditions, and by retraining your limbic system to respond appropriately, symptoms may subside or vanish. Hopper was herself homeless for a time due to her EHS, which made her unable to...
read moreIntroduction to Dysphagia: A Throat and Esophageal Disorder With Many Underlying Causes
Swallowing is a complex biological action that comprises more than 31 muscles and five cranial nerves1 all working together to facilitate nutrition. Its two main goals are to push food from the mouth into the stomach and to protect airways from foreign objects.2 The Process Model of Feeding was created to help people understand how swallowing works whenever solid foods and liquids are consumed:3 Stage 1 (Transport) — Once food enters the mouth, the tongue carries it to the post-canine region to the back of the mouth to begin chewing. Food...
read moreKrill Oil: Make This Omega-3 Supplement Part of Your Health Regimen
Table of Contents What Is Krill Oil and Where Does It Come From? Krill Oil Versus Fish Oil: Which One Is Better? How Does Your Body Use the Omega-3s From Krill Oil? Krill Oil’s Many Health Benefits Studies on Krill Oil Confirm Its Potency Krill Oil May Have Some Side Effects The Best Sources of Krill Oil: Here’s What to Look for When Buying This Supplement Krill Is King When It Comes to Omega-3s, but Here’s Another Great Choice You Can Try Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Krill Oil If you’ve been a long-time...
read moreCan You Guess the Top Five Dirtiest Items in Your Home?
Comparatively speaking, your toilet seat is actually quite clean. Best Life1 went on a deep dive to discover the dirtiest areas in your home where bacteria may be lurking. These surfaces are likely touched each day without a second thought. Some are just teeming with bacteria. After years of being warned about the spread of the common cold on door handles, you may have guessed they are included in a list of the top 10 items. However, door handles, computer keyboards and your pet’s bowls don’t make the top five list of items with...
read moreHave You Seen the Safety Warning Hidden Inside Your Cellphone?
In this special edition of CBC Marketplace, originally aired March 2017, journalist Wendy Mesley investigates the safety of cellphones, focusing on a little-known warning from the manufacturer hidden within your cellphone manual that advises you to keep the device at a certain distance from your body to ensure you don’t exceed the federal safety limit for radiofrequency (RF) exposure. In the real-world, however, most people carry their phones close to their body, usually in a pocket. Many women even tuck their phone right into their bra...
read moreExercise Is Key to Longer Life
Results from a new study, shared in this short video, demonstrate the importance of exercise and movement to your health. Exercise may be one of the best preventive strategies against common chronic ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. The more time you spend sitting, the shorter your life expectancy,1 thanks to the negative impact on your cardiovascular and metabolic functions. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists inactivity as the cause of 3.2 million deaths each year.2 In one meta-analysis,3 researchers found those who sat...
read moreResolving Lower Back Pain for Good With NST
NST Basic DVD Training – Lumbar Spine from Michael Nixon-Livy on Vimeo.By Dr. Michael Nixon-Livy Overview Without doubt lower back pain is one of modern man’s most frequent, challenging and unrelenting problematic health conditions. In this age of modern medical and scientific research, new discoveries are being made at a rapid rate; yet, nothing is emerging to quell the seemingly worsening state of affairs accompanying the undeniable fact that this global health condition is on the increase. Some salient information:...
read moreThe Impressive Benefits of Cumin: More Than Just a Curry Ingredient
Table of Contents What Is Cumin? The Standout Health Benefits of Cumin What Is Cumin Used For? Cumin Recipes: What Is Cumin Used for in Cooking? How to Grow Cumin at Home Give Cumin Essential Oil a Try, Too Did you know that every time you add spices to your meal, you’re actually boosting its nutritional content without adding to its calorie content? There’s a wide variety of spices available today, but here’s one that will surely get your attention: cumin. Cumin is loved by many not only for its versatility in the kitchen,...
read moreRandomized Double-Blind Study Shows Saffron Can Help ADHD
The herb saffron may be a safe and effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).1 This common neuropsychiatric disorder affects up to 7 percent of school-age children, causing a mix of symptoms including difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity to mood swings and short attention span. In up to 60 percent of cases, symptoms persist into adulthood,2 where the disorder is linked to social problems, low self-esteem and low quality of life. It’s also known to affect academic achievement. The standard, first-line...
read moreThe Many Ways in Which Your Mattress May Harm Your Health, and How to Select a Healthy Mattress
When shopping for a mattress, there are a number of factors to take into account, beyond perceived comfort. In time for Presidents’ Day mattress sales, The New York Times listed several tips to help you select your ideal mattress. Among them:1 1. Assess quality and durability — Bedding and medical experts recommend looking for memory foam with a density of 3 pounds per cubic foot or greater, and coils with a gauge of 13 to 15. 2. You typically get what you pay for — A recent New York Times test of 20 foam mattresses suggested models in the...
read moreFDA Admits Most Sunscreens Are Probably Unsafe
First off, let me make it very clear that sunscreen is widely overused. There are some circumstances where it is wise and appropriate to use but those cases are few and far between. For the most part, you just need to avoid the sunscreen and rely on sensible sun exposure. Get out of the sun or wear clothing the moment your skin starts to turn light pink. Having laid that foundation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed new regulations1 to “make sure sunscreens are safe and effective.” If enacted, this could have a...
read moreHow a Virus Can Save Your Life
Humans are in a new arms race against bacteria able to evolve resistance to antibiotics at much faster rates than scientists can develop drugs.1 Antibiotic resistance and multidrug resistance have been driven by number of factors triggered by modern life. Although overuse of antibiotics in humans is one factor, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially banned antibiotic use on confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) for the purpose of growth promotion. Antibiotic use now...
read moreHow the Air Pollution Crisis Can Affect You
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 92 percent of the world’s population breathe polluted air,1 and nearly 7 million deaths can be attributed to air pollution each year.2 An overall toxic environment is responsible for at least 25 percent of deaths reported worldwide, and poor air quality is one of the greatest contributors to this risk.3 Your body is dependent on the air you breathe. Poor quality can damage your lungs, heart and other organs’ systems. Sources of pollution take the form of emissions from factories, cars,...
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