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Could a Root Canal Be the Cause of Your Chronic Health Problem?
Root canal treated teeth may harbor harmful microbes, the toxic metabolic waste products of which can have systemic health impacts and contribute to a variety of chronic diseases. The Netflix documentary “Root Cause” investigates these issues, interviewing doctors and dentists around the world, including yours truly (although briefly), who believe many health problems can be traced back to these infected teeth. Interviewed medical professionals include: Dr. David Minkoff Dawn Ewing, Ph.D., author of “Let the Tooth Be Known” Dr. Greg Emerson...
read moreEarl Grey: The Bergamot-Infused Tea
Table of Contents What Is Earl Grey Tea? 4 Potential Health Benefits of Earl Grey Tea Caffeine Content in Earl Grey Tea How to Make Earl Grey Tea How to Store Earl Grey Tea Earl Grey Tea Side Effects To Be Aware Of Have You Tried This Flavored Tea Yet? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Earl Grey Tea You’ve probably been introduced to the different types of Camellia sinensis teas — the “true teas,” as they are popularly called. But did you know that because these basic drinks are so versatile, they’ve often been infused with other types...
read moreAnother Unaccounted Expense of the Flu Vaccine
Any time you undergo a medical procedure, including vaccination, there is a risk of side effects, ranging from mild to severe. This is particularly important to remember if you’re receiving the procedure outside of a medical space, such as is the case with an increasing number of vaccinations. Influenza vaccines, commonly referred to as flu shots, are available in the U.S. at drug stores, grocery stores and workplaces. Should you choose to receive a flu shot at your office, for instance, and an adverse reaction occurs, there will be no...
read moreHow to Grow Caraway
Table of Contents History of Caraway How to Plant Caraway Harvesting Caraway Seeds Health Benefits of Caraway Caraway Essential Oil Benefits Cooking With Caraway Caraway (Carum carvi) is an aromatic herbaceous plant, but is better known for their seeds. The origins of the name come from the Arabic “al-karwiya” seeds. Others believe the origin of the name is Latin from the word carvi, originating from Caria where the caraway plant may have first been used.1 Growing caraway requires some patience as the plant is biennial.2 This...
read moreA Guide to Growing Sweet Potatoes
Table of Contents Sweet Potato Propagation Methods: Slips and Vine Cuttings Sweet Potato Planting, Harvesting and Storage Guidelines Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Cooking Sweet Potatoes Correctly Increases Nutrient Bioavailability Try This Sweet Potato Recipe The growing of sweet potatoes dates back to 750 B.C. Sweet potatoes belong to the Convolvulaceae or morning glory plant family, and should not be confused with regular potatoes and yams, both of which are entirely different from sweet potatoes. There are about 400 varieties of sweet...
read moreBoost Your Antioxidant and Healthy Fat Intake With Rosehip
Table of Contents What Is Rosehip? 5 Published Benefits of Rosehip Uses of Rosehip Growing and Harvesting Rosehip Rosehip Tea Recipes Rosehip Seed Oil Rosehip Supplements Rosehip May Provide Benefits, but Use It Wisely Rosehip FAQs The rose is one of the most popular flowers around the world. Various cultures view it as the symbol of love and beauty due to its natural beauty and fragrant qualities. It even symbolized certain historical conflicts, such as the “War of the Roses” in 15th century England.1 But did you know that aside...
read moreB Vitamins Are Important for the Prevention of Cognitive Decline
It should come as no surprise that nutrition is a foundational consideration to optimize and maintain cognitive function. It’s well-established that healthy fats such as animal-based omega-3s — especially DHA — are vitally important for brain health, but certain vitamins are also important, and a number of vitamin deficiencies have been linked to impaired cognition, neurological diseases and mental disorders. Among the most important vitamins for brain health are vitamins B3 (niacin), B6 and B12. For example, two clinical manifestations...
read moreEmulsifiers in Food Linked to Inflammation, Anxiety and Depression
When you eat processed foods, you’re not only being exposed to unhealthy ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup and synthetic fats but also the additives used to create a uniform, shelf-stable product. Emulsifiers, including carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and polysorbate 80 (P80), are among them, and research suggests they could be leading to inflammation, anxiety and depression in those who consume them. If you’ve ever made salad dressing or mayonnaise at home, you’re probably aware that the ingredients naturally separate,...
read moreIndustrial Agriculture Poisoning Wells and Streams
Animal waste and fertilizer runoff are two of the largest contributors to water pollution and contamination. Rising productivity on industrial factory farms is single-handedly impairing drinking water supplies across the country, polluting with key culprits like nitrogen, phosphate, insecticides and pesticides. In the Midwest, Iowa is the leader in U.S. corn and soy production and a major producer of hogs, eggs, cattle and chickens raised in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).1 Over 55 percent of the rivers and streams in the...
read morePhosphates May Make You Feel Lazy
Many are aware processed foods contain a variety of food additives. You may assume those additives have been tested for safety and approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but this is not the case. Although food manufacturers submit new additives to the FDA for review, the process takes years. In 1958, a loophole was created as Congress didn’t want the FDA to waste time reviewing staple ingredients, like salt and vinegar. They added a category of generally recognized as safe (GRAS), under which no FDA review is...
read moreResearch Reveals Shocking Information About Sucralose (Splenda) Side Effects
Table of Contents Splenda Was Approved With Near-Nonexistent Evidence of Safety Sucralose ‘Should Carry a Big Red Warning Label’ All Artificial Sweeteners Are Toxic to Your Gut Bacteria Sucralose Is Not an Inert Compound Researchers Call for New Safety Review Sucralose Linked to Liver, Kidney and Thymus Damage Sucralose Raises Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Lots of Studies Question Safety of Sucralose Studies That Support Sucralose Safety Artificial Sweeteners Trick Your Body Into Storing Fat Commonly Reported Splenda Side Effects Report...
read moreGene-Edited Chickens Are Here
The first gene-edited chickens are scheduled to hatch at the Roslin Institute at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The designer birds have been modified to resist flu, which spreads rapidly among CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) birds and has the potential to be transmitted to humans. “If we could prevent influenza virus crossing from wild birds into chickens, we would stop the next pandemic at source,” Wendy Barclay, a virologist at Imperial College London, said in a news release.1 The simplest way to stop the...
read moreWhy Snopes Gets an ‘F’
In the barrage of information you come across daily online, how do you know what’s true and what’s nothing more than hearsay, gossip or all-out lies? Some people use Snopes as their go-to source for online fact-checking, believing it to give the unbiased and credible final word on all those widely-circulated stories. If you’re relying on Snopes as your arbiter of truth, however, you’re in for a surprise: Snopes engages in massive censorship of natural health and general promotion of industry talking points. What...
read moreWHO, Pharma, Gates and Government: Who’s Calling the Shots?
By Barbara Loe Fisher The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report on January 16, 2019 ranking “vaccine hesitancy” as one of the top “10 Threats to Global Health in 2019,” alongside air pollution and climate change, noncommunicable diseases, global influenza pandemic, antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases such as ebola, dengue fever and HIV.1 Throughout history, the greatest contributors to disease and early death in human populations have been poverty, poor sanitation and poor nutrition,2,3,4 but...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Dehydration, Light Bulbs and CBD
1 The following type of blade has been shown to significantly delay browning of produce such as apples and avocado: Serrated blades Steel blades Tanto blade Ceramic blades Ceramic knives are chemically inert, and said to slow the browning process. Ceramic blades are best for slicing fruit, vegetables and boneless meat, but should not be used on frozen foods, meat with bones or cheese. Learn more. 2 The most comprehensive global strategy to minimize pollution and related environmental destruction would be: Implementation of regenerative...
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