Are You a Sugar Addict? Take This Quiz
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – America’s weight problem is so bad a recently published report in the New England Journal of Medicine predicts over half of the nation will…
Study Uncovers a Link Between Dopamine and Our Biological Clocks that Can Lead to Snacking, Overeating and Obesity
University of Virginia via Newswise – “…We’re learning that when we eat is just as important as how much we eat. A calorie is not just a calorie. Calories consumed…
Intermittent Fasting: Live ‘Fast,’ Live Longer?
Johns Hopkins Medicine via EurekAlert – For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health. Newly enthusiastic fitness buffs…
Can you Treat a Food Allergy by Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Sally Robertson, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – Food allergy refers to an abnormal immune reaction to harmless proteins in food (referred to as allergens) that repeatedly occurs on exposure to…
Suffering from Insomnia? New Study Says to Lay Off the Refined Carbs
Columbia University Irving Medical Center via Newswise – Women who consumed a diet high in added sugars and refined carbohydrates had a greater risk of developing insomnia, a new study…
How Much Vitamin C Should You Get Every Day?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – “For many years, the RDA [recommended daily allowance] for all vitamins were based on preventing deficiency, with a margin of safety,” but…
Tips for Beating Cancer: Activate Your Body’s 5 Health Defense Systems
William W. Li, MD via Dr. Axe – Tips for beating cancer should always include dietary components, but all too often, this part of cancer treatment is ignored. We turned…
How to Reduce Inflammation, Fix Your Gut, and Improve Mental & Brain Health
Dr. Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – Your brain is one of the most brilliant parts of your body. Everything from our hormones to our digestion is controlled and…
10 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Pomegranates: The Perfect Christmas Appetizer
Dr. Don Colbert – Pomegranates are beautiful. They are vibrant. They are difficult and messy to open (we’ll solve that below). And, they are incredibly nutritious. In fact, they have…
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally in 28 Simple Steps
Rachael Link, MS, RD via Dr. Axe – When it comes to how to lower cholesterol, using a mix of diet and lifestyle modifications can be most effective. There are tons…
Dead Probiotic Strain Shown to Reduce Harmful, Aging-Related Inflammation
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center via EurekAlert – “We know that probiotics are instrumental in maintaining a healthy gut and preventing leakage, but there isn’t much data available to pinpoint…
Eating Whole Fruit Linked With a Reduction in Blood Pressure
University of Delaware via Newswise – University of Delaware researchers have some good news and some bad news that could help you in those critical, decisive moments. Newswise — First,…
Is Type 1 Diabetes Triggered by the Bovine Insulin in Milk?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Unlike A2 casein, A1 casein breaks down into casomorphin, which has opioid properties that may alter immune function, perhaps increasing susceptibility to…
Healthiest Holidays Ever: What to Eat & How to Handle Falling Off Track (Part 2)
Dr. Don Colbert – If you’re aiming to make this year your healthiest Holidays ever, we are here to help. Earlier last week, we started with a simplified frame of…
Ease Anxiety with Primal Power Meal Plan
Al Sears, MD, CNS – There’s a big connection between what we eat and how we feel — both physically and mentally. Perhaps as a regular reader, you’ve heard me…
