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Do we need to take supplements? Is it a waste of money? I’ve sometimes been stunned on the first visit from a new client. I generally ask them to list all the supplements they take. And sometimes I am shocked at the number of bottles they take! Lots of people take supplements, but they do …
A question that I get almost every day: is alcohol ok to consume? In large amounts, alcohol and its metabolites can overwhelm the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and liver and lead to damage both within the GI and in other organs. Specifically, alcohol and its metabolites promote intestinal inflammation through multiple pathways. That inflammatory response, in …
Mold is a term which applies to the many different types of fungi which are found both inside and outside. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce toxins (specifical mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, or poisonous. However, because more than 200 species of mold are toxin-producing, this means that they are …
Approximately 0.5% of people die by suicide. In a given year, this is roughly 12 per 100,000 people. Three-quarters of suicides globally occur in the low and middle-income countries. Rates of completed suicides are generally higher among men than among women, ranging from 1.5 times as much, in the developing world, compared to 3.5 times in the developed …
Lyme disease was used as a bioweapon? You might have seen some of those headlines lately from CBS, Washington Post, and others: “Lawmakers Want The Pentagon To Investigate A Bizarre Conspiracy Theory That The Government Weaponized Ticks And Spread Lyme Disease” “Lyme disease as war weapon? Rep. Chris Smith’s push for probe advances after call …
Virtually everyone has some levels of this week killer in their bloodstream. The amount found in our bodies has increased by more than 1200% since the 70s! People do not realize how toxic Roundup is. It is by far the worse pesticide that man has ever created. The reason is that glyphosate is really similar …
Yes, poor diet leads to cancer. We have known this for decades. Cancer is not genetic. It is 100% lifestyles. We can prevent it and reverse it. But how exactly does cancer arise in the body? Dr. Otto Warburg won 2 Noble prizes for his discoveries on how a cell becomes cancerous. He discovered that …
When it comes to bacon, there is a lot of confusion and beliefs around it. Let’s remove all beliefs and propaganda. Let’s look at what science says 😊 It is a bit long, but I wanted to cover the main myths surrounding bacon and animal fats. I intensively wrote on nitrites and nitrates in the …
There is lots of confusion around nitrites present in lunch meats. We have heard over and over from the media that they cause cancer. But let’s look at what science says about this specific concern. Nitrates and nitrites are frequently added to processed meats like bacon, ham, sausages and hot dogs. They function as preservatives, helping to prevent the …
One of the biggest myths, if not the biggest myth of our times is: animal fats cause heart disease. Back in the 50s and 60s, we started seeing an increase in heart disease. That was a new phenomenon. Obviously, doctors were concerned. There were 2 schools of thought: 1. Sugar is causing heart disease. 2. …
