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Weekly Health Quiz: Sleep, Spirulina and Microplastics
1 Which of the following is NOT a known health benefit of spirulina? Treatment for arsenic poisoning Protection against radiation Fever-reducing effect Spirulina, a freshwater and saltwater, blue-green algae, has been used as a treatment for arsenic poisoning, and research shows it protects against radiation damage and may lower your risk of stroke and cancer. Learn more. Anticancer activity 2 Which of the following statements is true? A chemical contamination level below the safety limit set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
read moreAlkaline Water or Hydrogen Water — Which One Is Better for You?
Alkaline water is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with sales jumping from $47 million in 2014 to $427 million in 2017.1 Marketers claim alkaline water can correct excess acidity in your tissues, which can then prevent or reverse cancer, arthritis and other degenerative diseases.2 However, there’s virtually no good evidence to support such claims, and I warned people about drinking alkaline water on a regular basis over eight years ago. Molecular hydrogen, on the other hand, does have a number of health benefits, some of which...
read moreWhat Are the Benefits of Vitamin B1, Thiamine?
You’ve probably heard of thiamine, another name for vitamin B1, possibly in relation to “fortified” foods like cereals and breads. As one of eight essential B vitamins, thiamine is considered “essential” because your body can’t produce it on its own; it must come from an outside source. Mostly concentrated in the skeletal muscles, but also found in your brain, liver, kidneys and heart, it’s excreted by the kidneys1 and performs several important functions in your body. More than one study has suggested it to be the primary “B” needed on a...
read moreFermented Dairy Protects Your Heart
A 20-year Finnish observational study suggests eating fermented dairy products could protect you against heart disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year, accounting for 1 in 4 deaths.1 Despite public skepticism about the potential adverse health effects of dairy products — reflected in an increasing intake of plant-based drinks like almond, rice and soy — scientific evidence continues to validate the many positive nutritional benefits of dairy products....
read moreCajun Cauliflower Dirty Rice Recipe
Recipe by Jennafer Ashley from PaleoHacksYou can change [CO1]your diet and improve your well-being by looking for wholesome and nutrient-filled options that’ll replace lackluster and unhealthy items. One such example is cauliflower rice, which more and more people nowadays are using instead of typical rice varieties. (You make cauliflower rice by pulsing or grating cauliflower until it resembles rice grains or couscous.)Switching to cauliflower rice provides you with both nutrients and variety — you can combine your favorite vegetables, meats...
read moreNew Book Superfuel: Ketogenic Keys to Unlock the Secrets of Good Fats, Bad Fats and Great Health
I’ve previously interviewed James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., about his book, “The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong and How Eating More Might Save Your Life,” where he exposes why we got it wrong about salt and promotes eating healthy real salt.1 “The Salt Fix” is a fascinating book and I encourage you to go pick up a copy and read it. Here, we will focus on our new book, “Superfuel: Ketogenic Keys to Unlock the Secrets of Good Fats, Bad Fats, and Great Health,” which covers the importance of...
read moreBorderline Personality Disorder: A Guide to Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Table of Contents What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder in Women Borderline Personality Disorder in Men Borderline Personality Disorder in Children Borderline Personality Disorder Versus Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms Borderline Personality Disorder Checklist Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Based on the DSM-5 Criteria Borderline Personality Disorder Test Borderline Personality Disorder Causes Types of Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Help Manage...
read moreFacts About Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant with a history going back thousands of years. According to historians, cave dwellers from the Paleolithic age consumed the fruit for sustenance.1 During the time of Christ, the fruit was gathered in the wild in ancient Troy. As the Medieval Ages came along, red raspberry expanded into the realm of art, where it was used as pigment for paintings and manuscripts.2 The red raspberry that most Americans are familiar with today is believed to be a native North American species, although it also thrives...
read moreWhy Does Cold Weather Increase Your Risk for Heart Attack?
A number of bodily changes occur when you are exposed to cold temperatures. Although irritating and sometimes embarrassing, a runny nose in the cold weather is actually one way your body protects your mucous membranes.1 The additional fluid helps catch bacteria, viruses and other foreign bodies, which then leave as the mucus drips out of your nose. The winter months are also a time when your skin tends to dry out, leaving it feeling tight, rough and itchy. Aside from being uncomfortable and less than aesthetically desirable, when it becomes...
read moreThe Science of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation can have a number of health effects and ramifications, ranging from mild to devastating. The 2015 National Geographic video, “Science of Sleep,” starts out with the story of third mate Gregory Cousins, whose sleep deprivation led to one of the greatest environmental catastrophes in history. Cousins had slept only six hours in the past 48 hours when he ran the supertanker Exxon Valdez aground, causing the 11 million gallons of crude oil to spill into Prince Williams Sound, devastating 23 species of wildlife and...
read moreMustard Greens — An Easy to Grow Cool-Weather Crop
Mustard, also known as mustard greens (of which there are several popular varieties1,2) is a relative of cabbage, broccoli and radishes. It’s a cool-weather plant that is easy to grow, matures quickly and is self-seeding.3 As noted by Grow Network,4 “Mustard can grow in almost any soil type, withstand drought conditions … and self-seed to produce a continuous crop with almost no work on your part.” The Florida broadleaf and Green wave varieties take about 45 days to mature while the Southern giant curled variety takes about...
read moreCaraway: A Plant With Diverse Culinary Applications, Plus a Few Potential Health Benefits
Caraway (Carum carvi) is an aromatic plant known for its seeds. However, other parts of it are edible as well, such as the leaves and roots.1 It’s considered to be one of the oldest cultivated spices,2 being utilized by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs.3 In fact, it is believed that the word originated from the Arabs, who called the seeds “karawya.”4 Today, caraway is still featured greatly in dishes and home remedies around the world due to its medicinal and culinary applications. Discover what makes caraway a...
read moreCinnamon Leaf Oil: Perks From a Spice Oil
Beyond its alluring fragrance and spicy-sweet flavor, cinnamon provides many benefits for your health, such as its insulin-like effects, which can be useful for diabetics.1 But did you know that you can also get many of cinnamon’s health benefits by using cinnamon leaf oil? Here are facts worth knowing about this oil. What Is Cinnamon Leaf Oil? Cinnamon leaf oil comes from Cinnamomum verum (also called Laurus cinnamomum and formerly known as C. zeylanicum2) from the Laurel (Lauraceae) plant family. This small and bushy evergreen tree is...
read morePhospholipid-Bound Omega-3 May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in High-Risk Individuals
More and more, scientists are confirming and validating recommendations to consume healthy dietary fats, and typically in far greater amounts than recommended by U.S. dietary guidelines. Healthy fats are, in my view, so important for health, I’ve dedicated my last two books to this topic. “Fat for Fuel” details how to implement a cyclical ketogenic diet high in healthy fats, low in net carbs and moderate in protein. “Superfuel: Ketogenic Keys to Unlock the Secrets of Good Fats, Bad Fats, and Great Health,” slated...
read moreNew Study: Smelling Lavender Really Can Relax You
Anxiety is a worldwide problem, and in the U.S. it affects almost one-fifth of the adult population.1 Yet prescription treatments for anxiety are far from ideal and often present undesirable side effects. SSRI antidepressants, often prescribed for anxiety despite questions about their effectiveness for this use,2 put patients at clear risk of suicide, mania and bipolar disorder, birth defects, weight gain and sexual dysfunction.3 When combined with other drugs, SSRIs can put patients at risk for serotonin syndrome4 and are increasingly...
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