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The Benefits of Saffron for Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eight threads of saffron a day can improve visual acuity in older adults with mild or moderate age-related macular degeneration. What else can saffron do? See: • Benefits of Cumin and Saffron for Weight Loss ( ) • Saffron vs. Memantine (Namenda) for Alzheimer's ( ) • Saffron for Erectile Dysfunction ( ) • Saffron […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Mushrooms for Prostate Cancer and Cancer Survival
Did the five randomized controlled trials of reishi mushrooms in cancer patients show benefits in tumor response rate, survival time, or quality of life? For more on mushrooms, see Breast Cancer vs. Mushrooms ( ) and Is It Safe to Eat Raw Mushrooms? ( ). You may also be interested in these videos on prostate […]
Continue readingDoes Coffee Affect Cholesterol?
New data suggests even paper filtered coffee may raise LDL bad cholesterol. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: In my chapters in How Not to Die ( ) on liver disease, depression, and Parkinson’s, I discussed the benefits of coffee for the liver, mind, and brain. Coffee drinkers […]
Continue readingWhat Is Essential Hand Tremor and How to Prevent and Treat It
What is the role of dietary beta-carboline alkaloids in the development of the most common movement disorder? Check out How Not to Die ( ) at your local library, available in print, e-book, and audio. (All proceeds I receive from my books are donated directly to charity.) New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a […]
Continue readingMicrobiome Manipulation with Oligomannate for Dementia
A prebiotic derived from a type of brown seaweed is used for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia in China. Does it work? Check out these videos on brain health and food: • Benefits of Grapes for Brain Health ( ) • How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet ( ) • Saffron vs. Memantine (Namenda) for […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: How Useful Is Personalized Nutrition?
Perhaps it should be less about personalized nutrition and more about taking personal responsibility for our own health. Here’s the video I mentioned about fast versus slow caffeine metabolizers and the difference in health benefits that extend to athletic performance: Do the Health Benefits of Coffee Apply to Everyone? ( ). For more about lifestyle […]
Continue readingCauses, Prevention, and Treatment of Varicose Veins
Perhaps Ugandans had more than 50 times fewer varicose veins for the same reason they had 50 times less heart disease and up to 50 times less colon cancer. What about topical treatments? Check out Topical Apple Cider Vinegar for Treating Varicose Veins ( ). New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. […]
Continue readingDo Ashwagandha, Ginseng, and Maca Root Have Benefits for Female Sexual Dysfunction?
Which of these three works, which doesn’t, and which may be too toxic to take safely? Are Apples the Best Food for a Better Sex Life in Women? ( ). Check out the video. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . Have a question about this video? Leave […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Effects of Cleaning Products and Air Fresheners on Lung Health
There is a reason the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prohibit not only smoking, but also scented or fragranced products in its office buildings. For more on this topic, see my videos Throw Household Products off the Scent ( ) and Do Natural and DIY Tea Tree Oil Cleaning Products Disinfect as Well as […]
Continue readingFecal Transplant Experiments Show the Microbiome’s Role in the Aging Process
Centenarian stool has anti-aging effects when fed to mice. For more on fecal transplants, check out How to Become a Fecal Transplant Super Donor ( ) and Fecal Transplants for Aging and Weight Loss ( ). Want to learn more about our microbiome? See: • How to Cultivate a Healthy Gut Microbiome with Food ( […]
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