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Maca May Help Improve Your Reproductive Health
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a cruciferous herb that is often compared to a turnip or radish because of its appearance.1 Also called Peruvian ginseng,2 this plant was first documented in the Peruvian Andes, where the Incas used it as a stamina and strength booster for their warriors.3 At one time, only the elite and the royals were permitted to consume this herb. Today, the maca root is utilized in different parts of the globe. Maca extract is now valued as a liquid extract or tincture or as a nutritional supplement because of its impressive...
read moreMilitary Method for Falling Asleep in Two Minutes
An estimated 70 million American adults have a sleep disorder, the most common of which is insomnia1 — the inability to fall asleep, or waking up one or more times during the night. If you’re in this category, despair not, because the list of strategies to improve your sleep is long. While most sleep problems are tied to lifestyle choices such as spending too much time indoors during daylight hours, and/or excessive use of technology and chronic exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which will require you to make (perhaps significant)...
read moreCan Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Help Reduce Alzheimer’s?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects, may offer hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease, at least according to a study on mice.1 Rodents with a disease similar to Alzheimer’s were given a synthetic form of THC, which resulted in fewer lost brain cells, 20 percent less sticky plaques in the brain (which are linked to Alzheimer’s) as well as a boost in memory. In fact, Alzheimer’s mice given THC did as well on memory tests as healthy mice, while those given a placebo lost some of their memory.2...
read moreIs There Plastic in Your Tea?
In the U.S., there aren’t scheduled tea breaks or tea-related routines, but it is still one of the most widely consumed beverages, found in nearly 80 percent of all U.S. households.1 In 2017, Americans consumed over 84 billion servings of tea and more than 3.8 billion gallons.2 Nearly 86 percent of that was black tea, followed by 13 percent green tea and the small remaining amount a mixture of oolong, white and dark teas. Multiple benefits are associated with drinking tea, including consuming antioxidants, polyphenols and a variety of...
read moreFDA Restricts Sale of Flavored E-Cigs to Discourage Smoking Among Youth
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.,1 and health authorities warn that while traditional (combustible) cigarette use has declined,2 the number of teens using e-cigs, also known as vaping, has steadily risen in recent years. Between 2011 and 2015, vaping among high school students rose by an astounding 900 percent.3 According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey,4 3.6 million teens are now vaping.5 A high schooler quoted in The New Yorker expresses a common view when he says that while smoking is “gross...
read moreWill Leaf Blowers Jeopardize Your Hearing?
Inside your inner ear are tiny hair-like structures vital to your hearing. As you age, these cells begin to degrade, reducing your sensitivity to sound. However, you may also suffer damage to your hearing from exposure to loud noises. As James Fallows, staff writer at The Atlantic discusses in this short video, dangers to your hearing don’t have to come from loud music, entertainment or massive construction machinery. The seemingly inconsequential gas-powered leaf blower may play a pivotal role increasing your risk of hearing damage and loss....
read moreTop Reasons You Can’t Trust Your Doctor
A visit to your doctor’s office should leave you feeling informed and supported, with open and truthful conversations about your health and treatment plans. Many, however, do not get such courtesies, especially where vaccinations are concerned. Open conversations about vaccines are the exception rather than the rule at many U.S. doctors’ offices. Increasingly, parents are left feeling belittled or threatened by their children’s doctors should they so much as question the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)...
read moreAcute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Fears Increase as Parents Say Health Agency Hiding Truth
So far in 2018, at least 106 confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) have occurred in the U.S.1 The mysterious disease, which is reminiscent of polio, primarily affects children and can cause permanent paralysis, continues to baffle the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been investigating the disease since 2014. It was that year when AFM cases first spiked, reaching 120 cases from August to December. The condition then seemingly took a year off, with only 22 confirmed cases in 2015, followed by another...
read moreBeware of GMO Potatoes
Any product made with potato will henceforth be subject to added scrutiny before it can receive The Non-GMO Project’s verification stamp.1 The reason? The now widespread prevalence of genetically engineered (GE) potato in the U.S. food supply. The first-generation GE Innate® potato, developed by J.R. Simplot Co. and branded simply as White Russet™, was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2014 and entered the U.S. marketplace the following year.2 Canada approved it in 2016.3 The Innate® potato has been modified...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Plastic, Ketones and Gratitude
1 Which of the following nutrients has been shown to be a crucial factor in the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? Choline Choline appears to be essential for prevention of fatty liver disease, as it is required to move fat out of your liver. Choline deficiency has been shown to result in fat buildup in the liver. Learn more. Vitamin B12 Omega-3 Omega-6 2 Which of the following statements is true? A greater number of post-Millennials have their driver’s license and drive than previous generations Post-Millennials spend...
read moreShould You Take Probiotics if You Must Take Antibiotics?
Your intestinal bacteria are part of your immune system, and researchers are discovering that microbes of all kinds play instrumental roles in countless areas of your health. For example, beneficial bacteria, also known as probiotics, have been shown to: Modulate your immune response1 and reduce inflammation2 Produce vitamins,3 absorb minerals4 and break down indigestible dietary fiber, turning it into beneficial short-chain fatty acids5 Eliminate toxins6 from your body Benefit your mood and mental health Boost weight loss7,8,9 Beneficial...
read moreAir Purifier Helps Reduce Blood Pressure
Scientists have cautioned that pollutants known as “fine particulate matter” in the air you breathe — the microscopically small particles coming from fires, cigarette smoke, fossil fuel combustion and vehicles — increase your risk of serious physical ailments, most notably cardiovascular disease. In fact, Dr. Robert Brook, cardiovascular medicine specialist and professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan’s (UM) Frankel Cardiovascular Center, asserts that more than 88,000 people in the U.S. die every year as...
read moreDrinking Coffee May Reduce Diabetes Risk by 29 Percent
After conducting a systematic review of more than 10 years of research, scientists from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have concluded habitual coffee consumption may slash your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much as 29 percent.1 Notably, while the results suggest both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee have favorable metabolic effects, the risk reduction associated with new-onset Type 2 diabetes appears to be stronger with caffeinated coffee. If you are looking for another reason to enjoy a cup of organic coffee, these findings...
read moreLeftover Turkey Skillet Recipe
Recipe by Jennafer Ashley of Paleohacks Turkey has always been a traditional part of Thanksgiving dinner, often served with vegetables and a side of cranberry sauce. It is usually roasted to golden perfection, making it an appetizing centerpiece of holiday feasts. But with the abundance of food during these celebrations, it’s unavoidable to have leftovers. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 204 million pounds of turkey go straight to waste after Thanksgiving Day. Help minimize this and save money at the same time by...
read moreKeto-Mojo — The Most Accurate and Inexpensive Way to Determine if You’re in Nutritional Ketosis
Dorian Greenow, also known as Mister Mojo, is the cofounder of Keto-Mojo, viewed by many experts as the best strategy to measure your ketone levels. While ketones can be measured by blood, breath or urine testing, blood testing is the most accurate. The drawback has long been cost, which is what Greenow set out to change. The Keto-Mojo ketone and blood glucose monitoring system is not only the most accurate way of testing your ketones, it’s also far more affordable than other blood testing strips on the market. Ketone Testing Methods In...
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