Just because the FDA approves a food ingredient doesn’t make it safe to eat. In fact, there are things in our food supply that other countries have banned over safety concerns. You may be eating them every day.
Here are five dangerous food additives that are illegal outside of the U.S.1
1. Ractopamine: Livestock farmers use this drug to make their animals pack on muscle.… Read More
Are you a back sleeper, stomach sleeper, or side sleeper? The nighttime position you favor could determine whether you get Alzheimer’s.
A new study has found evidence that sleeping on your side rather than your back or stomach plays a role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.
Side sleeping enhances the opening of a passage in the brain called the glymphatic pathway.… Read More
Fired for skipping the flu shot? That’s exactly what happened to three women at a New Jersey social service agency earlier this month.
And be prepared… This may soon be the new norm.
The Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey operates nursing homes and shelters throughout the state. They put their flu-prevention protocol into effect this past June. It states all employees must either receive a flu shot or wear a surgical mask in the workplace.… Read More
IBS is tough to live with and tough to treat. If you have it, you know that all too well.
In severe cases, doctors may prescribe antidepressants to regulate bowel function and block pain signals.1 But if you’ve been reading Health Watch, you know where we stand on SSRIs and similar antidepressant drugs. Avoid them at all costs!
… Read MoreImagine there’s pain radiating from your pelvic area. You’re having trouble urinating every time you run to the restroom. Which is often these days. You go to the doctor.
Your diagnosis? Prostate cancer.
That’s one mystery solved.
You undergo treatment. But then you start forgetting important events. You can’t seem to remember how to complete even the simplest of daily tasks.… Read More
Up to 20% of travelers report getting sick in the days following an airplane flight.1 And holiday travel is riskier than any other time of the year. Cold and flu season is in full swing. And planes, hotels, and restaurants are packed.
Here are five of the germiest spots travelers encounter and how to protect yourself:
1. Hotel Remotes and Light Switches: Housekeeping often neglects these two items.… Read More