Weekly Health Quiz: Antibiotic Use, UVBI Therapy, and Homemade Puppy Meals

1 Why are keystone bacteria critical for your gut’s well-being?

• They primarily fight off harmful viruses to maintain gut balance
• They regulate gut diversity and support a healthy microbiome ecosystem

  Keystone bacteria are essential for regulating gut diversity and maintaining a healthy microbiome ecosystem. Antibiotics disrupt these strains, harming gut health. Learn more.

• They only influence minor gut functions with no impact on diversity
• They block all bacterial growth to prevent dysbiosis in the gut

2 How can you best reduce fluoride exposure to protect your health?

• Drink only bottled water, which is always fluoride-free
• Boil your tap water to eliminate fluoride before drinking
• Use a specialized filtration system to remove fluoride from your tap water

  Specialized filtration systems, like reverse osmosis or activated alumina, are effective at removing fluoride from water. Learn more.

• Brush your teeth with fluoride-free toothpaste to reduce exposure

3 How long do antibiotic-resistant bacteria typically persist in your gut after treatment?

• They disappear within a few days after completing antibiotics
• They linger for about one month before being fully cleared
• They remain for roughly one year, affecting gut health

  Antibiotic-resistant bacteria typically persist in your gut for about one year, impacting long-term gut health. Learn more.

• They stay indefinitely, permanently altering your gut microbiome

4 What’s the best way to make informed choices for your health during and after pregnancy?

• Review medical records with your doctor to understand your risks

  Reviewing medical records with your doctor provides personalized insights into your risks, enabling informed decisions. Learn more.

• Follow a strict prenatal diet recommended by a nutritionist
• Read pregnancy books to learn about common symptoms
• Consult friends who have recently given birth for advice

5 To increase your hemoglobin levels and feel more energized, what’s the smartest way to improve your iron intake?

• Eat iron-rich foods alone to maximize absorption
• Take iron supplements without checking your levels
• Drink coffee or tea with meals to aid digestion
• Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C to enhance absorption

  Pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C, like having spinach with orange juice, boosts iron absorption, helping you increase hemoglobin for better energy Learn more.

6 What happens to your skin microbiome when you’re exposed to UVB rays?

• It completely disappears within hours
• It grows a protective shield that reflects UVB rays
• It shifts its composition quickly to create a protective feedback loop

  When you’re exposed to UVB rays, urocanase-positive bacteria in your skin microbiome respond rapidly, shifting its composition within hours to create a protective feedback loop. This helps support your skin’s health and resilience. Learn more.

• It slows down and stops producing helpful compounds

7 What is a key driver behind the rise in childhood chronic illness, beyond genetics?

• Lack of social interaction with peers
• Poor food quality and excess screen time

  Beyond genetics, daily inputs like poor food quality, artificial light, lack of movement, and excess screen time are major drivers of chronic illness in children. Addressing these factors can significantly improve health outcomes. Learn more.

• Too little time for outdoor physical activity
• Limited access to educational resources

8 Which part of your body faces the highest cancer risk from CT scans?

• Your chest, where the heart is most sensitive
• Your brain, due to its complex structure
• Your abdomen and pelvis, which are frequently scanned

  Abdomen and pelvis CT scans carry the highest cancer risk, contributing to 5% of all cancer diagnoses. Learn more.

• Your arms and legs, which are often exposed during scans

9 Which chronic illnesses can overwhelm your body’s ability to regulate mood and energy, raising your depression risk?

• Common colds and minor allergies
• Asthma, COPD, liver disease, and bowel disorders

  Chronic illnesses like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), liver disease, and bowel disorders can significantly increase your depression risk by taxing your body’s ability to regulate mood and energy. These conditions require proactive emotional health care. Learn more.

• Skin rashes and temporary infections
• Mild headaches and occasional back pain

10 Why might you choose Pepcid over other H2 blockers like cimetidine for managing your symptoms?

• Pepcid is less potent but has a better safety profile for short-term use
• Pepcid only targets heartburn, making it simpler to use than cimetidine
• Pepcid offers stronger serotonin-blocking effects and fewer drug interactions

  Pepcid is more potent than older H2 blockers like cimetidine, with stronger serotonin-blocking effects and fewer drug interactions, making it a better choice. Learn more.

• Pepcid has similar potency but is easier to digest than cimetidine

11 How do starch-based microplastics harm your body over time?

• They cause oxidative stress, leading to tissue damage in organs like your liver

  Starch-based microplastics cause harm through oxidative stress, which damages tissues in organs like your liver, intestines, and ovaries. This process can lead to significant health issues, making it critical to minimize exposure. Learn more.

• They increase nutrient absorption, causing digestive discomfort
• They weaken your bones by reducing calcium levels
• They disrupt your vision by accumulating in your eyes

12 How can you reduce the risk of serious health issues tied to gum disease?

• Floss daily to remove plaque and reduce gum inflammation

  Flossing daily removes plaque and helps reduce gum inflammation, lowering the risk of health issues linked to gum disease. Learn more.

• Use mouthwash to mask gum pain without addressing the cause
• Avoid brushing inflamed gums to prevent discomfort
• Chew sugar-free gum to reduce bacterial growth

13 How can learning about UVBI benefit your approach to health today?

• It encourages you to avoid all sunlight to protect your skin
• It warns you to avoid medical therapies not approved by major organizations
• It suggests you should seek UVBI therapy instead of modern treatments
• It highlights the value of safe sunlight exposure for your well-being

  Understanding UVBI’s history and its basis in ultraviolet light underscores the importance of safe, natural sunlight exposure to support your health, as it provides essential nutrients like vitamin D. Learn more.

14 What’s a practical strategy to reduce your cardiovascular risks?

• Sit for most of the day but exercise for an hour in the evening
• Stand for 10 minutes every hour and walk more during the day

  Breaking up sitting time by standing for 10 minutes every hour and adding more walking to your routine significantly lowers cardiovascular risks by improving circulation and reducing the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Learn more.

• Limit walking to once a week but stand while working
• Replace all sitting with standing and adding movement

15 How do ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) affect your brain when you eat them regularly?

• They improve focus and mental clarity by providing quick energy
• They reduce cravings by stabilizing dopamine levels
• They balance your brain’s reward system for better self-control
• They overstimulate feel-good chemicals, making it hard to stop eating them

  UPFs hijack your brain’s reward system by overstimulating chemicals like dopamine, opioids, and endocannabinoids. This creates a cycle of cravings and loss of control, making it tough to quit. Learn more.

16 What’s the best way to prepare tallow for your puppy’s homemade meals?

• Boil it with rice to combine flavors
• Render it in a pressure cooker for safety and quality

  Rendering tallow in a pressure cooker ensures it’s safely prepared and high-quality for your puppy’s meals. Learn more.

• Fry it with eggs to enhance protein content
• Mix it raw with other ingredients for simplicity

17 What’s the best way to strengthen your bones through exercise?

• Doing weight-bearing exercises like walking or resistance training

  Weight-bearing exercises like walking, jumping, or resistance training stimulate bone growth at the molecular level, helping you build and maintain a stronger skeletal structure. Learn more.

• Swimming every day to stay flexible
• Stretching for 30 minutes daily to improve posture
• Cycling for long distances to build endurance

18 How do corticosteroids impact your adrenal glands, even with short-term use?

• They stimulate your adrenal glands to produce cortisol more efficiently over time
• They temporarily reduce cortisol production, which rebounds quickly without intervention
• They suppress your adrenal glands’ natural cortisol production, risking dependency on synthetic hormones

  Even short-term use of corticosteroids, as brief as 14 days, can suppress your adrenal glands’ ability to produce cortisol naturally, leading to a dependency on synthetic hormones. This makes careful monitoring essential. Learn more.

• They only affect cortisol production if you have an underlying adrenal condition

19 What’s the most effective first step to build resilience for your health and well-being?

• Create a detailed personal mission to guide your health and life choices

  A personal mission provides a clear framework for health and life decisions, fostering resilience. Learn more.

• Research all available health apps to track your daily wellness metrics
• Build a comprehensive savings plan to fund advanced medical treatments
• Join a local gym to prioritize physical fitness over other goals

20 Why should you be concerned about 5G’s broader health risks?

• It primarily causes temporary fatigue but no long-term health issues
• It increases cancer risk by causing harmful biological effects in humans

  Research from 2022 to 2024 contradicts safety guidelines, demonstrating that 5G RFR causes harmful biological effects, including an increased risk of cancer, challenging the notion of minimal harm. Learn more.

• It only poses risks to sensitive populations, like infants and the elderly
• It triggers mild allergic reactions but no serious systemic harm

21 Why might a long-term ketogenic diet not be the best choice for your health?

• It permanently boosts mitochondrial function with no drawbacks
• It lacks enough protein to maintain gut health
• It causes reductive stress in cells, harming energy production over time

  While ketogenic diets offer short-term benefits, long-term carbohydrate restriction can lead to reductive stress in cells, impairing mitochondrial function. A balanced diet with healthy carbohydrates supports sustained energy production. Learn more.

• It increases oxygen levels in the gut, reducing beneficial bacteria