The average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons (82 grams) of sugar every day. That’s about 66 pounds a year.1
And it’s killing us.
Now, a new breakthrough study adds one more major health scourge to the list.
… Read MoreThe AHA’s Big Fat Lies Can Give You Heart Disease
They’re at it again…
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released yet another warning about saturated fat.
They are spouting familiar lies you’ve heard for decades. The most dangerous? Reducing saturated fats will lower your risk of heart disease.
… Read MoreYour Pets Boost Your ‘Good’ Bacteria
Probiotics are one of the best things you can put into your body. Studies show that getting “good” bacteria into your gut helps not only your digestive system, but also supports your immunity and overall health.
Most of us think we need to eat probiotic-rich foods or take a supplement to get these benefits. But research shows there’s a weird alternative that can help…
Get a dog or cat.… Read More
Eat This to Reduce Arthritis Pain
Chronic pain is the most common health complaint in the U.S. More than 100 million Americans suffer from it.1
And one condition causes more pain in more people than any other by far. It’s osteoarthritis. More than 30 million Americans adults have it.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with aging. It’s often called “wear and tear” arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hips, knees, or lower back, particularly first thing in the morning.… Read More
Seniors Without Heart Disease Shouldn’t Take Statins, Study Finds
Big Pharma pushes statins like candy at Halloween. And the older you get, the more likely it is your doctor will try to get you to take one of these cholesterol medications.
Nearly half of American seniors take a statin. Now, a new study has found that they do more harm than good in most people over 65.1
The data show that, if anything, the drugs increase the risk of death from a heart attack.… Read More
This Herb Eases Menopause Symptoms, Study Finds
Hot flashes… Mood swings… Night sweats… Difficulty sleeping… Most women going through menopause suffer at least some of these frustrating symptoms.
For some women, the problems are severe enough to be debilitating. Doctors often recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But conventional HRT is linked to heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer.1
“Bioidentical” hormones are another option. They are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies.… Read More