Study Shows How Liver Damage from Stress & Aging Might Be Reversible
Duke Health – DURHAM, N.C. – While the liver is one of the body’s most resilient organs, it is still vulnerable to the ravages of…
Avoid Expensive Detox Scams
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Detoxing continues to be a hot topic in Hollywood and across social media sites. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth…
Do Allergy Medications Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk?
Al Sears, MD, CNS – I love this time of year. But many of my patients dread springtime… They come to my clinic sneezing and…
Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3x Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy
University of Utah Health Newswise – In the past ten years, the percentage of Americans who use medical marijuana has more than doubled as state-level legalization…
Dairy Milk Hormones’ Effects on Cancer
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – What are the effects of the female sex hormones in cow’s milk on men, women, and children?…
10 Dangerous Ingredients in Supplements. Buyer Beware
Dr. Don Colbert – For many people, supplements are a necessary addition to a healthy diet. They can deliver key nutrients, even in therapeutic amounts,…
Menthol Ban Looming, Cigarette Makers Turn to Synthetic Substitutes
Duke Health – DURHAM, N.C. – Synthetic chemicals that mimic menthol’s cooling sensations are being added to newly introduced “non-menthol” cigarettes in states that have…
The Chronic Effects of Low-Dose Mercury Exposure
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – The dangers of secondhand smoke are well known. But what about the dangers of “secondhand scents? Natural health experts are…
Toxic Fragrance Chemicals Cause Over a Dozen Adverse Health Reactions
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – The dangers of secondhand smoke are well known. But what about the dangers of “secondhand scents? According to a recent…
10 Shocking Facts About Cholesterol You Don’t Know
Dr. Don Colbert – Do you really know what you need to know about cholesterol? Do you know the truth about how diet does and…
Fighting Inflammation with Flaxseeds
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory, aging-associated oxylipins can be normalized by eating ground flaxseed. I previously explored the…
5-Steps to Relieve Tinnitus
Al Sears, MD, CNS – My patient T.K. was a wreck. He looked like he hadn’t slept in a week. I asked him what was…
Study Reveals Neurological Effects of Reused Frying Oils
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology via News-Medical – A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking…
The Neurotoxin in Star Fruit
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Starfruit contains a neurotoxin known as caramboxin that can cause irreversible brain damage at high enough doses.…
Seafood Problem: Surprising Dangers of Excessive Consumption
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – While seafood is well-known for its various health benefits, such as its rich omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients, there…