In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since, including during the much-hyped Covid-19 pandemic. Over one billion people are affected by CVD at any one time,...
Cold plunges—also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion—have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can aid in swelling reduction, lowering stress, reducing inflammation, improving muscle recovery after...
In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans. This concern is not justified, though, because human studies have proven that the isoflavones in soy—commonly...
A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics. According to the researchers, that’s about the same weight as a throw-away plastic spoon. The...
Two studies published a month apart are reinforcing the numerous previous studies documenting the cardio benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The first study, conducted on people with preexisting heart failure, found increasing plasma Omega-3 levels by either diet or...
When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you’re not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or Africa. The potent nutrients in plants found in remote places around the world are often featured in...
