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Breakfast is making Americans sick. Generations, including mine, have grown up on sugary processed foods, like tarts, muffins, and cereals that have absolutely no true health benefits — and can even be downright harmful. But it’s not only what you eat for breakfast that can hurt you. Studies have shown that skipping breakfast can also set you up for increased risk of obesity and diabetes. It’s sad that breakfast, the…
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Obviously, you want to stay away from too much sugar in your coffee. But don’t let the naysayers and the so-called “nutritionists” keep you away from adding some fatty cream, or even butter, to your coffee. Blending nutrients into your coffee with healthy fats is an old-fashioned trick to keep you from being hungry. But in modern terms you might call it biohacking because the small drops of fat, or…
One of my all-time favorite exercises is the plank. It is simple, requires no space, no equipment, no gym, and no investment in time. Standard planks are great for core strength. But when you need to go to another level, and want to work the hips and core together, then side planks are the way to go. They are a super great for hip and core strength in addition to…
A recent analysis has found that surgery patients who listen to music may experience lower levels of pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate than people who do not listen to music. The study, “Effects of Art on Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” was published in the Annals of Surgery scientific journal. Researchers with the University of Zurich in Switzerland analyzed data from 47 different studies over the last 15 years, including…
Even though researchers have found that people who get annual flu vaccines are more prone to the flu than those who have vaccinated only in the previous year, they still recommend annual flu shots. If this doesn’t show that flu vaccines are more about money than health, I don’t know what will. Of course, evidence shows that the flu vaccine is hardly effective at all. Last year, for instance, most…
A yeast infection can be a serious matter. C albicans, a species of yeast, is a normal inhabitant of your gastrointestinal track. But when gut microbes become unbalanced, like often happens following antibiotic use, the single-celled fungus can grow exponentially, resulting in something as common as thrush — an oral yeast infection — or candida vaginitis, to something as dangerous as a life-threatening systemic infection. In people with compromised immune…
Zinc may be the last entry on a list of minerals, but it’s right up there at the top when you consider how important it is to men’s health. Clue number one: The prostate gland contains a high concentration of this mineral, and nature didn’t put it there for nothing. Clue number two: Zinc has an impact on testosterone levels, which are important to maintain as you age. I have…
Researchers have presented some compelling evidence that certain urban neighborhoods may be better for your physical health — and it has nothing to do with pollution or crime statistics. It’s actually all about the scenery… specifically, the trees. The concept of a tree of life goes as far back as ancient Egypt where the Egyptians referred to a “tree in which life and death are enclosed.” Interestingly enough, modern research…
If you’re concerned about the potential cancer risk associated with meat, but still feel it’s an important part of a well-balance diet, I have a tip for you — especially if you love the taste of it fresh off the grill. Even before the World Health Organization came out with news that red meat has been classified as a ‘probably carcinogen,’ researchers found evidence that cooking meat at high temperatures,…
I’m about to tell you something difficult. French fries are not good for you — or potatoes chips for that matter. But not in the way that you think. American’s have had an obsession with French fries since Americans soldiers came back from WWI speaking fondly of the deep-fried delicacy. Thanks to bastions of fast food, like McDonald’s, our fondness developed into a love affair that engulfed a nation now…