The consequences of removing the thymus (and why doctors routinely do)
Posted on: August 24, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The consequences of removing the thymus (and why doctors routinely do)

We don’t talk much about the thymus gland. Perhaps because, until recently, most experts believed the thymus’ contributions to our immune health occurred in the womb and didn’t extend into adulthood. But investigators have found that theory to be incorrect. A recent study revealed the thymus continues to produce and release powerful immune cells to help fight infection and disease as we age. Unfortunately, when we grow older, the thymus…

READ MORE
8 little-known berries for fierce free radical protection
Posted on: August 24, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

8 little-known berries for fierce free radical protection

As we age, we build up more free radicals, those dangerous little molecules that have been linked to everything from cancer and Alzheimer’s, to wrinkles and sagging skin. As the amount of free radicals we’re exposed to goes up, so does our need for antioxidants to combat them. In a healthy body, free radicals are eliminated before they can cause major damage. However, advancing age and exposure to environmental toxins,…

READ MORE
Weekend sleep-ins won’t undo sleep deficit heart damage
Posted on: August 24, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Weekend sleep-ins won’t undo sleep deficit heart damage

If you push through your week on far too little sleep, burning the candle at both ends, you’re not alone. In fact, surveys say that over one-third of adults in the U.S. regularly get less than seven hours of sleep per night, and that results in sleep debt or sleep deficit — the difference between the amount of sleep we need and how much we get. Sadly, missing out on…

READ MORE
A aged garlic clove a day keeps heart attack away
Posted on: August 23, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

A aged garlic clove a day keeps heart attack away

Cancer. Diabetes. Alzheimer’s disease. Respiratory illnesses. All killers. But there’s one disease that, for nearly a century, has been responsible for more deaths than any of these… Heart disease — including heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure — kills about 695,000 people each year. That’s 1 in every 5 deaths in the United States. It’s no wonder there are ten or more types of drugs that treat hypertension, relax…

READ MORE
Are you lazy or a victim of adrenal fatigue?
Posted on: August 22, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Are you lazy or a victim of adrenal fatigue?

Are you exercising to boost energy and find you’re more tired instead? Do you finish a workout and then compromise the rest of your day trying to recover? As a trainer who has worked with women for decades, I frequently see women seeking energy from exercise but actually digging themselves into a hole. That’s because in the early stages of adrenal fatigue, most women don’t even realize what’s happening. We’re…

READ MORE
The dementia danger in common stomach medications
Posted on: August 22, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The dementia danger in common stomach medications

There’s not much worse than that acid burn you get up your throat after a big meal or when you lay down to sleep at night, right? You know — the one that can hurt so bad that you think you’re having a heart attack, as it creeps up your neck to leave a sour, bitter taste in your mouth. Unfortunately as bad as that acid reflux is, according to…

READ MORE
Break the feedback loop that fuels pain
Posted on: August 22, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Break the feedback loop that fuels pain

I recently went through a major surgery. And although the surgery itself went well, the pain of recovery kept me from getting the sleep I needed to truly feel better. The longer I went without rest, the more stressed I felt and the more pain I felt. It was a cycle that seemed to build and build — until finally I had enough and broke down in tears. Luckily, I…

READ MORE
The ‘survival switch’ fructose flips to make us fat
Posted on: August 19, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The ‘survival switch’ fructose flips to make us fat

Summer is almost over — and it’s been a hot one. For that reason, I can’t say I’ve ever been more excited for fall to come and cool things down. In fact, I’m even looking forward to the colder temperatures winter will bring. But I’m not looking forward to the “comfort food” struggle — that desire to seek out high-energy foods to make the long winter ahead bearable. For our…

READ MORE
The mind-eye connection to dementia
Posted on: August 19, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The mind-eye connection to dementia

I just got back from the eye doctor, and he tells me my prescription has changed yet again. I figure it’s to be expected. I’m getting older, and some things just don’t work quite as well as they used to, including my eyes. It’s why I make sure to eat plenty of leafy greens and carrots and why I’ve been trying to take more breaks from my screens. But lately,…

READ MORE
Anti-cancer key found in foods rich in anthocyanins
Posted on: August 17, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Anti-cancer key found in foods rich in anthocyanins

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States… And for survivors, it can leave them reeling from the chemotherapy, radiation and surgery used to fight it. That’s why when it comes to this deadly disease, your focus MUST be on preventing it from the start… Luckily, a study from the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute has revealed the power of including the right foods…

READ MORE