Millions of men face prostate issues, with treatment with drugs and surgery often making their problems worse. One study reveals that simply eating flaxseed may be the best way to improve your symptoms, and take back control of your health A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food titled, “Efficacy and Safety of a Flaxseed Hull…
Why You Should Avoid Osteoporosis Medications
About 34 million people in this country alone have low bone density and many over 60 have osteoporosis. But don’t expect bisphosphonate meds to strengthen your bones. Instead, they may raise your risk for fracture. Plus, most load-bearing exercises don’t provide enough of a load to help. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Internationally, osteoporosis affects 200 million women,…
Take a Walk After You Eat to Manage Blood Sugar
Glucose—or sugar—is your body’s preferred source of energy. When you move, your body uses up the glucose in your blood as fuel. It’s why going for a walk after a meal makes a lot of sense if you’re looking to keep blood sugar under control and avoid the spikes that can arise after eating. Too…
Why Thyroid Tests Lack Accuracy And How To Improve Thyroid Health Without Medications
Thyroid disorders are becoming a growing problem, to the point that the American Thyroid Association (ATA) are conservatively estimating that up to 20 million people are suffering from it in some form, and 60 percent of people are likely unaware of their condition. This is due to the fact that the symptoms of thyroid problems is…
Long COVID Contributing to Disabilities by the Millions
From early 2021, stories have emerged of people experiencing post-COVID-19 symptoms that were so debilitating it impacted their ability to work and live a normal life. Thirty-one-year-old Rebecca Meyer spoke on CNN in January 2021 about her 11-month struggle with long COVID symptoms for 11 months, having contracted symptoms from an infection. Prior to infection, she…
Nitric Oxide: The Free Radical You Need
The health benefits of nitric oxide (NO) may not be as well known as those of popular nutrients such as iron or vitamin C, but that doesn’t mean they are less important. This gaseous molecule is produced in the arteries and other parts of the body and plays an important role in immune function, athletic…
We Can Restore Cognition by Manipulating Where the Body Meets the Mind
When we age our whole body gradually deteriorates. This includes our brains, where our personality, memories and personal values reside. It is therefore understandable that dementia and memory loss are some of the most devastating hallmarks of ageing, for the elderly, their families, and the healthcare system. This is why researchers want to find ways…
Swarms of Tiny Robots Could One Day Floss Your Teeth
A shapeshifting swarm of tiny robots could one day brush, rinse, and floss your teeth. The system could be particularly valuable for those who lack the manual dexterity to clean their teeth effectively themselves. The building blocks of these microrobots are iron oxide nanoparticles that have both catalytic and magnetic activity. Using a magnetic field,…
Identifying Discrimination
UC Berkeley is targeting religious and conservative students over vaccine compliance I was trying to avoid writing more stuff on masks, but this is unbelievable. UC Berkeley, that bastion of California higher education, is now requiring masks -both indoors and outdoors, if one is not vaccinated against… influenza! And, as a virologist and vaccinologist, the…
Benefits of Ginger for Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease
Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and NAFLD, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Ginger has been used in India and China to treat illnesses for thousands of years. But, they also used mercury, so that doesn’t really tell you much. That’s what we have science for. But, when you see titles like this…
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