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March 18, 2024

Exciting News Announcement: A Bright New Chapter Unfolds!
In September 2022, we were forced to switch to a process where we could post our newsletter content for only 48 hours and then it was locked behind a paywall on Substack, viewable just to paid subscribers. Read on to hear my exciting message about how we're changing that for you.

How Ginkgo Biloba Can Help Cognitive Recovery After a Stroke
More than half of stroke survivors struggle with cognitive impairment, but neuroprotective compounds in ginkgo biloba may improve cognition and post-stroke recovery.

Canola Oil Proven to Destroy Your Body and Mind
Many people are concerned with brain health, but few understand how to protect it. Canola oil, long recommended as healthy, may destroy your cognitive abilities. I'll share healthier alternatives and natural ways to improve your neurological health.


March 17, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Ketone Supplementation
I used to take this often, but I've changed my position. While it's a powerful tool (particularly if you're getting a CT scan, x-ray or flying), if you do it every day, you're asking for trouble because your brain will be crying out for this.

How to Produce the Healthiest Foods Imaginable
Investigate why low-carb and keto diets can backfire, inhibit glucose metabolism and impair thyroid function, and how embracing bioenergetic principles can lead to sustained improvements in overall well-being.

How to Recover From Burnout by Rebalancing Your Life
Many highly successful people seem doomed to eventually face this daunting challenge. And it can hit them completely by surprise. It even affects 50% of doctors. Here's what one renowned doctor did when faced with it, and you can easily duplicate it for yourself.


March 16, 2024

The National Security State Is the Main Driver of Censorship in the US
Tucker Carlson is concerned that most people aren't aware of how censorship happens - and what is rapidly happening to us right now, under the guise of combating 'disinformation' for national security purposes. Find out how censorship is being subtly woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Who Knew Humans Have a Third Set of Teeth?
Researchers are exploring the possibility that medication may help children with anodontia, a condition in which they don’t develop teeth. The concept holds promise, but poor oral health leads to more than tooth loss.

How Clothes Are Polluting the Food Supply
When you wash these clothes, they can wreak havoc on waterways, fish and wildlife. Using this type of washing machine, attaching this type of filter and reducing the frequency at which you wash these types of clothes can make a big difference, significantly reducing the environmental impact of your clothing.


March 15, 2024

Natural Options to Try Before Taking Antibiotics
Using an antibiotic should be a last resort, as it could actually make it more difficult for you to recover from your illness. Find out when it's best to avoid an antibiotic altogether, and 10 natural alternatives, including this oil that can wipe out residual chronic low-grade infections and even Lyme disease.

Grip Strength Is a Reliable Biomarker of Biological Age
Data show grip strength, which is a well-established and reliable biomarker for biological age, may be related to DNA methylation. This may help explain why weak grip strength correlates with chronic disease.

Infant Soy Formula — A Risky Public Experiment
Please, never give your child this - even if the label screams organic. It comes with a long list of adverse metabolic effects, which raise their risk of obesity and diabetes - as well as getting more colds than children who have taken this instead.


March 14, 2024

Research Links Mitochondrial Dysfunction to Immune Decline, Opening Paths for Cancer Treatment
Immune system weakening has long been attributed to aging and poor lifestyle choices, but this new research suggests an altogether different reason, which could be groundbreaking for warding off infections and disease and fighting cancer. Take these five steps today to start restoring your immune function.

Study: mRNA COVID Shots Caused More Deaths Than They Saved
An eye-opening study found close to 14 times more deaths may have been caused by COVID-19 shots for each life saved, casting more doubt on the shots' safety. Not surprisingly, the study was retracted just days after it was published.

How Meditation Benefits Your Body and Mind
Those who tried this for the first time enjoyed even greater benefits than those who did it regularly. In one study, doctor visits declined by 42%, lab use by 44%, and ER visits by 46% for the following year. Plus, you too might save an estimated $640 to $25,000 a year. Are you ready to try it?


March 13, 2024

Foods That Make You Fat
Mainstream media says it's safe, yet this trial just crushed their propaganda. Those who used the highest amount of it in their food had nearly triple the incidence of being overweight, yet we're consuming 300 times more than we did in 1950. Can you guess what it is?

HHS Has Only Two Pages of Scientific Evidence for ‘Gender-Affirming Care’
While stating gender-affirming care is medically necessary and safe, the US Department of Health and Human Services could only produce a brochure full of cherry-picked data as 'proof.'

Modern Agriculture Drives Hunger, Obesity and Disease While Simultaneously Threatening Food Chain
You're not immune to the fallout from this calamity because the damage is so severe you can't escape its dire ramifications. And if we don't act fast, we'll be beyond the tipping points for survival. The question now is: Can we correct the course in time?


March 12, 2024

Vitamin E Helps Decrease Your Cancer Risk
Despite the fact it combats inflammation, makes red blood cells and supports immune health, 75% to 90% fail to reach the recommended dietary allowance of 15 mg per day - here are 9 foods you can eat today to repel a future disease attack.

Why Is Scabies Making a Recent Comeback?
Scabies, a highly contagious parasitic infestation, is on the rise worldwide. In addition to medication resistance and treatment failures, the vilification of ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic may play a surprising role in scabies' increasing prevalence.

Natural Remedies for the Prevention of Dry Eyes
In a society that spends hours each day in front of electronic screens, the number of people who suffer from dry eye is rising. However, with a few simple changes, you may prevent this painful condition or help significantly reduce your symptoms.


March 11, 2024

Vegetable Oils Wreck Your Gut
It negatively impacts your metabolic rate and gut - two of the most important factors that impact your state of health. Yet despite this, Harvard still recommends this 'delicate glass' that shatters inside your body and leaves behind a mess of dangerous shards.

How Microwaves Transfer Plastic to Your Foods
Do you use those microwavable plastic pouches to cook your veggies or other foods? Research from Spain, which looked into how microwaving in plastic transfers chemicals to your food, may make you think twice.

The Steep Cost of Sleep Deprivation
This is just one more reason to avoid making this mistake that leaves you more vulnerable to buildup of amyloid beta proteins in your brain, associated with dementia. Even worse, it can become a vicious cycle because the greater your plaque buildup, the more likely you are to fall into this health-harming trap in the first place.


March 10, 2024

The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
Uncover the silent threat of high levels of this that doctors often overlook. This deep dive explores the balance between life-sustaining and potentially harmful levels, shedding light on a health issue hiding in plain sight.

Mission Be — Teaching Children Mindfulness
In one study of 26 children, 22 began this 12-week program in a negative state, feeling angry, upset or frustrated. By the end, only one felt unhappy, two felt 'OK' and 23 were in a positive emotional state. Could this be the answer to improving the well-being and emotional and mental health of our youth?

Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat?
The numbers don't lie - and these trends have nothing to do with helping your health. It's Washington's most disgraceful secret yet and the side effects are disastrous.


March 9, 2024

Understanding the Randle Cycle
This is all because of what's known as the Randle cycle, which explains how you can become insulin resistant when you avoid carbohydrates, and how dietary fatty acids can add inches to your waistline. See the stunning new information that has opened my eyes and changed how I now eat.

Playing an Instrument, Singing May Help Preserve Brain Health
Taking part in musical activities is good for cognitive function and may enhance working memory and executive function. But when it comes to boosting brain health, certain instruments may work better than others.

Child Prodigy Astounds Music World With Full-Length Opera Composition
I am so pleased to post this video and I hope it gives you as much joy as it did me when I first viewed it.


March 8, 2024

79% of Americans Noticed Positive Changes After Using Health Tracking Technology
Half the population is now using them, and 79% have said they've noticed positive physical and mental health changes. But be careful which type you buy - this one siphons your personal health and fitness data.

Tai Chi Surpasses Aerobic Exercise for Lowering Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure is high, exercise is an important tool to lower your levels, but certain types work better than others. Tai chi, a gentle, mind-body activity, may be among the best.

How Often Should You Poop?
Although the title may be a little off-putting, you might be surprised to learn how crucial it is to your health to engage in this activity at 'regular' intervals. Failure to do so may be an indication that something's amiss, but how do you know what's normal and what's not? Here's the scoop on the importance of poop.


March 7, 2024

What Do L-Carnitine Supplements Really Do?
It's been shown to benefit certain forms of depression, and even to help those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. If you're not eating this food on a regular basis, make sure you take this supplement, which could even save your heart from a fatal arrhythmia.

What’s the Most Germ-Ridden Object in Your Kitchen? It's Not the Sponge
You may use these common kitchen items daily, but chances are you haven't cleaned them in a really long time - if ever. As a result, they're among the most contaminated objects putting you at risk of foodborne illness.

Guidelines Call for Introduction of Peanuts During Infancy to Reduce Risk of Allergy
This Middle Eastern snack led to a stunning breakthrough in peanut allergy treatment. But it didn't come down like they expected. The evidence clearly showed a key that is the real driving factor behind peanut allergies. And, it completely contradicts what you've been told.


March 6, 2024

Some of the Best Vegetables to Grow in Times of Crisis
During times of crisis, these are the top 6 types of food to grow - not only are they proven winners, they can be canned, fermented or pickled so you can eat them at your leisure - extending their storage life up to five years.

The World’s Happiest People Share These 15 Things in Common
If these 15 statements apply to you, there's a good chance you're happier than most. In addition to managing your finances well, the list spans everything from goal-setting to dietary habits conducive to a joyful life.

Can Magnesium Relieve Your Tinnitus?
Tinnitus affects nearly 15% of the population, and sufferers are getting younger. Although there is no cure, there are some treatments that may reduce your symptoms. I'll give you strategies that may help reduce the severity of your symptoms if you have tinnitus, and others that may help prevent the problem.


March 5, 2024

Media Twists Findings of Study Linking High Serotonin to Dementia
While it's represented as the 'happy hormone,' it has now been proven to do the exact opposite - triggering fatigue, slow metabolism, weight gain and even dementia. Why is the drug industry doing everything in its power to stop the bad press?

What Are the Effects of Vitamins D3 and K2 on Coronary Artery Disease?
If you're not getting proper amounts of vitamins D3 and K2, your heart health could suffer. These important nutrients may even slow the progression of coronary artery calcification.

Is Most Back Pain Caused by Repressed Emotions?
It's not your usual mainstream treatment, not by a long shot. But don't knock it because it works in many cases. Just don't expect your doctor to understand it.


March 4, 2024

Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses
Beyond the creamy texture and rich flavors lies a tale of genetic modification and corporate influence. Find out why the cheese you love may not be as natural as you think, and how ancient practices are being overshadowed by modern science.

A New Discovery on What's Causing Itchiness
The discovery may hold the key to relieving itchiness for millions of people who experience this skin condition, which ranges from mild to severe. Other options may take advantage of this discovery.

What Are the Health Benefits of Aronia (Chokeberries)?
Aronia berries, aka chokeberries, are merging into mainstream as a bona fide health food. The brightly hued berries native to North America sustained northern Native Americans such as the Potawatomi for hundreds of years due to cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins and other potent phytonutrients.


March 3, 2024

Unlocking Personalized Health: Navigating the Unique Terrain of Nutritional Individuality
Imagine a world where your diet is finely tuned to your body's specific needs. Learn how recent advances in genome sequencing are revolutionizing the way we think about food, nutrition and our health, offering personalized strategies for disease prevention and optimal well-being.

The Underappreciated Role of Carbon Dioxide in Health
Explore the profound impact that carbon dioxide has on mitochondrial energy production and cellular health. Unravel the simple biohack that mimics higher altitudes and enhances your body's CO2 levels for potential longevity benefits.

Discoveries May Unlock the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Autism
You wouldn't let someone open your electrical box and mess with the wiring. Yet millions are neglecting this vitamin - and it could throw the internal wiring in your brain out of whack, triggering mood, anxiety and memory problems.


March 2, 2024

Shocking Finding: Life Expectancy Continues to Plummet
As the dust settles on a global health emergency, a more insidious threat looms large, quietly erasing years of life and widening the gap between genders. Young adults, once the picture of health, now bear the brunt of a crisis that questions the very fabric of public health strategies and pandemic management.

Tasty and Healthy Bright Green Drink With No Powdery Aftertaste
This light, tasty and healthy green drink may be just what you're looking for in your diet. Low in calories and high in fiber, it's a great way to boost your nutrition but with a few caveats.

How Music Helps Unlock Memories and Improve Quality of Life for Dementia Patients
Got a loved one with dementia? If you do them a big favor with this, they might discover the words to thank you. But if not, their expressions of enthusiasm, joy, peace and calm should be enough to know. And that's worth savoring.


March 1, 2024

The $7 Trillion Investment Proposal Set to Transform Everything
It's unprecedented, but surely life-changing. This proposed investment is more than the entire federal budget, twice the UK's annual GPD, or enough to pay for more than two years of universal health care in the US. Pushing aside intense criticism, this CEO is already deep in talks.

Could Your Blood Sugar Levels Be Hindering Your Exercise Performance?
High blood sugar levels may undermine your fitness gains, essentially sabotaging your workouts - even if you don't have Type 2 diabetes. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help.

Study Reveals Previously Unknown Mechanism Behind Acupuncture’s Ability to Reduce Pain
Americans use 80% of all the opioids sold worldwide, but what if there were a treatment for pain that could take their place? And, what if it could address the root cause of the problem rather than cover it up? This analysis of 17,900 study participants reveals an alternative that may be worth trying for long-lasting pain relief.