I’m 69 and I’ve never had a colonoscopy. I also have no plans to get one. While I believe they can be valuable in some circumstances, I feel confident that with my rigid avoidance of omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and lifestyle it’s highly unlikely I will develop any cancer, let alone colon cancer. For those… Read More »
In this interview, Timothy Noakes, Ph.D., a physician and sports medicine researcher in South Africa, clarifies common confusions about sports hydration and high-carb diets. Noakes graduated from medical school in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1974, and received his research degree a few years later. Since then, he’s published more than 750 papers and a… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 14, 2019. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs seasonally, typically ramping up in the fall and winter months and disappearing come spring.1,2,3 It’s been estimated4 that as many as 20% of Americans are affected by SAD each winter.… Read More »
Thyroid cancer is on the rise, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the environment may be a key reason why. From 1974 to 2013, incidence of thyroid cancer in the U.S. rose by 3.6% per year. While it’s been suggested that the increase is due to overdiagnosis — or detecting cases that may not cause symptoms… Read More »
October 16, 2023, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., began pressing the Environmental Protection Agency for answers about the move to force major water filtration companies to label their products as a “pesticide.”1 In 1948, the basis of the Clean Water Act was enacted, which was then expanded in 1972.2 Under the regulation of the Environmental Protection… Read More »
Plans for a totalitarian future are dependent on obedience of the masses. Without compliance, criminal authoritarians cannot succeed in their plans to gain control over society and humanity. Given the choice, it seems clear that most people would choose freedom and autonomy. Yet, history shows a different reality, one in which an evil few succeeded… Read More »
While your tongue may look like a simple muscle, it is vital to eating, speaking, tasting and breathing. Roughly 85% of the reason for bad breath (halitosis) resides in the mouth, including a thin film of dead cells, food debris and bacteria that can coat your tongue.1 Some dentists suggest that you can improve bad… Read More »