Health

Your Lifestyle Plays a Role in Your Oral Microbiome Composition
Did you know there’s a bustling community living right in your mouth? It’s called the oral microbiome, a complex ecosystem ...

How to Decode Egg Carton Codes
For centuries, freshly harvested eggs have served as the go-to ingredient for almost everything — from rustic family recipes to ...

What Wildfire Illness Can Teach Us About Treating COPD
California just experienced a devastating set of wildfires that is on its way to becoming the costliest disaster in U.S. ...

Amish Farmer Scores a ‘Big Win’ for Food Freedom
Amish farmer Amos Miller has been fighting tooth and nail for the right to sell raw milk, a nutrient-dense food ...

How Aging Cells Help or Hinder Healing
Have you ever noticed that a small cut or scrape seems to take longer to heal as you get older? ...

The Role of Taurine in the Quest for Longevity
As we age, our bodies naturally slow down. This is a normal part of life, but what if there was ...

How Stress Hormones Promote Diabetes
You may have heard that eating more calories than your body needs leads to problems like weight gain and blood ...

Earl Grey Teas Tested for PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ — Guide
Originally published on Mamavation: December 17, 2024 Which Earl Grey teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” present inside the ...

Vitamin K 101 — Essential Basics for Bone and Heart Health
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin known for its essential role in blood clotting. However, its functions extend far beyond ...

Ultraprocessed Foods Are Sabotaging Your Muscle Health
A revelation from recent research highlights that consuming higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) elevates the risk of developing low ...

The Growing Consolidation of Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Industries and Its Impact on Health
America is facing a health crisis. In the 1930s, just 7.5% of Americans suffered from chronic diseases.1 Today, that figure ...

Memory Is Not Confined to Your Brain
We often associate memory with the brain, picturing complex neural networks storing our experiences. But what if memory existed beyond ...

Statins Raise Glaucoma Risk
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages your optic nerve, the connection between your eye and your brain. This ...

Weekly Health Quiz: Antidepressant Dangers, Mitochondrial Energy and Vitamin D
1 What practical step can you take to protect your mitochondria and support healthy NAD+ levels? Avoid toxins like seed ...

Butyrate — A Tiny Molecule with Big Potential for Health and Healing
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced in your gut when beneficial bacteria ferment dietary fiber, which your body ...

Unlocking Your Body’s Detox Potential — The Crucial Role of Lymphatics
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 8, 2024. I had the pleasure of interviewing ...

Understanding the Foundations of Health
In my recent interview with Dr. Patrick Gentempo, a longtime friend and respected chiropractor, we discussed the importance of knowing ...

Airborne Microplastics Linked to Multiple Health Problems
Microplastics — miniscule particles measuring less than 5 millimeters that form when larger pieces of plastics break down — are ...

New Hep B Vaccine for Pregnant Women Sparks Safety Debate
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. While typically transmitted through contact with infected ...

Vitamin D and Prenatal-Newborn Health
Vitamin D, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” is a nutrient that plays a key role in numerous physiological ...

The Hidden Dangers of Antidepressants and Why It’s So Hard to Stop Taking Them
Whenever I ask a holistic physician which commonly used medication classes they believe cause the most harm to society, SSRIs ...

How Microplastics Accumulate in Your Brain and Other Organs
Most people enjoy eating seafood regularly or taking a relaxing, warm bath. While these seem harmless, research shows that they ...

Strength Training Turns Back the Clock on Your Biological Age
As you get older, you naturally lose muscle, a process called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a leading health concern among the ...

How Vitamin D3 Helps Fight Cavities
Remember that sharp pain while biting down on popcorn? Or the dreaded dentist visit with the news of a cavity? ...

Gut Microbes Drive Evolution of Bigger Brains in Primates
Gut microbes are fascinating entities that play a pivotal role in how energy is produced and used in our bodies. ...

How Your Body Clock Impacts Your Weight (and How to Reset It)
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, hitting the gym — but the scale just won’t budge? ...