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October 1, 2018 - Issue 4431


This Fat Is Actually Worse Than Trans Fats

cholesterol

October 1, 2018

Please don't ignore - your levels are probably already way out of whack. The ideal 'ratio' is 1-to-1.5 but most people tend to be between 1-to-20 and 1-to-50. To correct it, please take these two steps urgently, before your heart takes a beating.

Can Sandalwood Oil Treat Baldness?

sandalwood oil

October 1, 2018

If you are losing your hair, you may, at first glance, be interested in research out of Europe suggesting sandalwood oil has been shown to promote hair growth. However, because the research promotes a synthetic, sandalwood-containing chemical that would do more harm than good, I don’t recommend it.

Fiber Reduces Inflammation and Preserves Brain Function

fiber health benefits

October 1, 2018

Scientists have revealed a major immune cell in your brain that can become chronically inflamed as you age is a likely culprit in the decline of memory and cognitive function in older people. But fiber intake was shown to not only lower inflammation overall but, significantly, in your brain, which can make all the difference in slowing brain aging.