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Do Collagen Supplements Work for Skin Aging?
I assumed that collagen proteins would get completely broken down in the digestive tract, but I was wrong. Do collagen supplements work? This is the first in a three-video series on collagen. Collagen Supplements for Arthritis ( ) and How to Boost Collagen Synthesis with Diet ( ) are coming up. My new book, How […]
Continue readingMedicine’s Response to the Changing Science on Fluoride Safety
Ironically, the anti-fluoridationists had historically been accused of their "anti-scientific attitudes," but now it’s many of the pro-fluoridationists. How did the medical and dental community react to U.S. regulators’ total 180 over water fluoridation, going from presumptively safe to presumptively dangerous? We can get the best of both worlds with topical application of fluoride, so […]
Continue readingWhy I Changed My Mind on Water Fluoridation
The effects of fluoride on the brain. Based on new research, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program reached a draft conclusion that fluoride should be “presumed to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans." This is the fourth video in a five-part series on water fluoridation. If you missed any […]
Continue readingSide Effects of Water Fluoridation: Dental Fluorosis
According to the CDC, about a third of American children now have some form of cosmetic defects in their tooth enamel due to fluoride exposure, known as dental fluorosis, a side effect of water fluoridation. This is the second video in a five-part series on water fluoridation. If you missed the first one, see Why […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Should You Floss Before or After You Brush?
How good is the evidence that flossing is effective, and what have randomized controlled trials shown to be the optimal toothbrushing and flossing sequence? What about oil pulling? Short answer: Don’t do it. Long answer: See my four-part video series! • Does Oil Pulling Help with Cancer? ( ) • Oil Pulling Benefits for Plaque […]
Continue readingWhy Is There Fluoride in Water? Is It Effective?
Based on nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, fluoride toothpaste reduces dental cavity rates, but what about just adding fluoride to the water supply? Like everything in medicine, it’s a matter of balancing the risks and benefits. This is the first video in a five-part series on water fluoridation. Stay tuned for: • Side Effects of […]
Continue readingOnions and Tomatoes Put to the Test for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and diet: Beyond the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and alkaline-forming qualities of fruits and vegetables in general, are there extra benefits our bones can get from particular produce? If you missed my previous video, see Three Reasons Why Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk ( ). Here is the prune video I mentioned: Prunes for […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic
Amazingly, a baby with an obese surrogate mother and a thin biological mom may harbor a greater risk of becoming obese than a baby with a slim surrogate mom and a heavy biological mom. A few years ago, I had a video about The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention ( ). But […]
Continue readingThree Reasons Why Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk
Osteoporosis and diet: Even just a single extra serving of fruits and vegetables per day is associated with lower bone fracture risk. Next, I look specifically at onions and tomatoes for osteoporosis ( ). This video was originally part of my webinar all about osteoporosis. You can watch that full recording ( ), including a […]
Continue readingBenefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine
How does the new shingles vaccine compare to the previous one, and what age should you get it? This is the last video in my series on vaccines. Be sure to watch the other two on the flu ( ) and pneumonia ( ) vaccines. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. […]
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