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The Poison You Eat Every Day

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Health Warning

Atrazine is a weed killer that turns male frogs into females. It’s linked to birth defects, delayed puberty, and breast and prostate cancers in people.

Here’s something even scarier… Even though this poison is banned in Europe, it’s in 94% of the drinking water—and much of the food we eat—in the U.S.1

About 70 million pounds of atrazine are dumped onto farm fields and lawns in the U.S.… Read More

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Gluten Intolerance: It’s Not All in Your Head, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Weight Loss

Celiac disease has long been recognized as a legitimate medical condition. It is an allergy to gluten, a protein in wheat and other grains.

Celiac sufferers have severe reactions after eating wheat products. They may get sharp stomach pains and diarrhea. They may suffer fatigue so severe they can’t get out of bed.1

But in recent years, some people have noticed that while they don’t have the severe effects from eating gluten associated with celiac, they do feel bad after eating wheat.… Read More

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We Know Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk… Here’s How Much

In All Health Watch, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise

Exercise lowers your chances of getting cancer. You’ve likely heard this many times.

But it begs the question: How much does it really help?

Is it enough to make a real difference? And how much do you have to exercise to get significant benefits?

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute recently set out to answer these questions. They looked at dozens of cancer studies worldwide that followed more than 1.4 million people.… Read More

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Dr. Eliaz: These Supplements Build a Better Brain

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Nootropics and Brain Support

By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D.

In my last column I told you about foods that keep you mentally sharp.

But there is another way to fuel your brain for maximum cognitive performance—nutritional supplements. Let me explain…

Heavy metals and toxins can accumulate in the body and brain. They come from the environment, personal care products, non-organic foods, and other sources. In other words, they are almost impossible to avoid.… Read More

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Scientists Discover the World’s Grossest Superfood

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

The superfood of the future could come from an unlikely and disgusting source.

Cockroach milk may be the single most nutrient-rich substance ever identified, researchers say.

The lowly and repulsive cockroach produces a milk-like substance that is four times as nutritious as cow’s milk and is loaded with protein crystals.1Unlike mammals, this “milk” feeds their babies during pregnancy—not after they’re born.… Read More

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Low-Salt Diet Myth Debunked

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks, Heart Disease, Stroke, Weight Loss

A new study explodes the long-held myth that cutting salt is good for your heart.

To the contrary, McMaster University scientists say a low-sodium diet actually is more likely to trigger a heart attack or stroke than one with a lot of salt.

Dr. Andrew Mente led the study. His findings show that a moderate amount of sodium is best. “Having neither too high nor too low levels of sodium is optimal for health,” he said.… Read More