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The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over… In the U.S., the number of infections is climbing once again, driven mainly by more contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. If you’ve already been vaccinated, you may think that it’s completely safe to resume normal life despite the rising infection rate. But as effective as all the existing COVID-19 vaccines are, none of them provide 100 percent protection. And…
You have hypertension — or high blood pressure. You don’t smoke, you exercise and eat a heart-healthy diet, and you faithfully take medicine to lower your blood pressure. Yet, when the nurse checks your blood pressure, the numbers remain stubbornly above the 140/90 threshold. If this sounds familiar, you’re suffering from what’s known as resistant hypertension. And research suggests you are far from alone. Past estimates put cases of resistant…
The typical American diet is full of things that taste great but destroy the body — things like saturated fats, refined sugars and processed foods. There’s barely any fiber, fruits or vegetables to be found — at least in an identifiable state. Eating this way increases the risk for all sorts of chronic diseases. So it’s not surprising to learn that new research has connected the Standard American Diet with…
It’s no secret that every day we’re exposed to hundreds, if not thousands of chemicals that can negatively affect our health. From the products we apply to our bodies, to the food we eat and the furniture we sit on, chemicals are lurking everywhere. And though most chemicals are meant to improve our lives in some way, according to a study by the Silent Spring Institute there are likely almost…
Those on the cannabis bandwagon see the plant as a cure-all for medical problem after medical problem. And the truth is, they’re not completely wrong. In fact, cannabis has now been approved for medical uses like epilepsy. And research is ongoing into how using marijuana can help cancer patients and people with Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and more. Yet, the people that see cannabis as the answer to all…
If you ask any dietician, you’ll hear the same thing: Protein is vital to your health. After all, every cell in our body has protein, and so consuming enough of it is important to prolong their lifespan and encourage them to reproduce — a process that slows down as we age. In fact, the National Institute of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements reports that the average sedentary adult should be getting 10…
For a lot of people, cognitive decline is one of the scariest parts of growing older. In fact, there was a survey some years back that revealed far more people were most worried about losing their mental capacity than those concerned about deteriorating physical abilities. There are all kinds of tips for keeping your brain sharp as you age, ranging from doing crosswords and memory games to meditation to learning…
Leaky gut is a hotly debated topic within the medical community between conventional and integrative doctors. While they differ on what it is, both sides agree… Conditions and symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, stomach pain, bloating, food intolerances and GERD, among others, are on the rise. Why is this? Much of this has to do with our rapidly changing environment. Everything from how we eat, sleep, deal with stress, the…
Study after study has proven the power of the sunshine vitamin in taking down your health risks. In fact, from neurological diseases to depression and blood pressure, vitamin D is becoming the golden child for fighting off the health problems that often increase with aging. The vitamin has even taken the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its immune-boosting effects. And now, more evidence is mounting showing that getting…
It’s been about two years since I wrote here about the coverup that puts flawed and dangerous medical devices into the hands of doctors without their knowledge. We’re talking about knee and hip replacements, pacemakers… you name it. They end up in YOUR body, only to fail later and cause pain, inconvenience, even death. Things have been kind of quiet lately, but a recent report has uncovered something disturbing. Not…