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Talking about ‘ghost poop’ is all the rage on social media this fall. But it has nothing to do with the spooky season. In fact, despite the scary-sounding name, having ghost poops is actually a boo-tiful sign of gut health and something we should all aim for. Here’s everything you need to know about ghost poop — from why they’re the healthiest type of bowel movement to what they signal…
Compared to a man’s sex drive, the female sex drive has largely been ignored. Men have options, and not just those little blue pills. Testosterone therapy is often recommended to correct low levels of the hormone when a man begins to experience low sex drive, fewer spontaneous erections and difficulty sustaining erections. Boosting testosterone in men can also alleviate fatigue, difficulty concentrating (brain fog), sleep trouble, depression, declining muscle and…
We have all kinds of reasons (read, excuses) for not exercising. And I should know. I’ve used them all. “I’m too tired.” “I don’t have the money to join a gym.” “I don’t have the time.” “It’s too hard.” Well, a study I’ve just read has blown all those excuses right out of the water. I don’t need a gym. All I need is fifteen minutes and my own two…
Drugs can save lives, but they also often come with risks. Once you stop taking them, those risks decrease over time. Or do they? What if antibiotics, drugs for ulcers, even drugs to control anxiety, you took years ago are still busy rewiring your gut in ways that are not beneficial to your health? Bad news: that’s exactly what’s happening… Peak Organic Alkalizing Greens™ At birth your body’s…
For most of us, the thought of lung cancer goes hand-in-hand with cigarette smoking. We instinctively believe that if we’ve never smoked or had much exposure to second-hand smoke, we don’t have to worry about it. However, the truth is that while smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, it’s not the only cause. Toxins that can unleash cancerous cells in the lungs are often invisible, leaving you unaware…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is by far one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease. Over time, it can damage your blood vessels, cause vision loss and sexual dysfunction, lead to kidney failure and result in a heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure is treatable and can be managed with lifestyle changes like exercise and diet. In fact, a growing body of research is…
Being obese means more than just carrying too much weight. It multiplies the risk of heart disease, diabetes and more than a dozen cancers. There’s no “magic bullet” for curing obesity. But there is one ancient drink with a reputation as a powerful weight loss aid. One researcher decided to dig a little deeper to find out exactly why it works. Here’s what she found… Peak Organic Superfruits™…
Occasional constipation is nothing to worry about. But what if it’s an ongoing problem? As many as 1 in 5 Americans deal with chronic constipation, meaning they have difficult or incomplete bowel movements, and “go” infrequently. Frequency is a matter of some debate — some experts define normal bowel movements as occurring as many as three times per day, while others say once every three days is fine. I know…
As much as I enjoy the conveniences of living in a city, one thing I’m not so keen on is knowing the air I breathe isn’t exactly the cleanest. Even when I try to do something healthy, like take a walk around my building, I have to question if it’s worth breathing in the air pollution and exhaust from all the cars whizzing by. I don’t do it often because…
When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome. Your microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that live in your intestines and help digest food, produce vitamins and influence your immune system. Some of us may hit the genetic jackpot for longevity, but research has shown many things…