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Friday Favorites: Plant Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test
What are the effects of plant-based meats on premature puberty, childhood obesity, and hip fracture risk? This is the fourth in a nine-part series on plant-based meats. For the other videos in the series, see: • The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes ( ) • Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthful? ( […]
Continue readingBenefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
Randomized controlled trials have found that pneumonia vaccines significantly reduce the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia in people 65 and older. If you missed it, check out the previous video: Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine ( ). Next? Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine ( ). New subscribers to our e-newsletter […]
Continue readingBenefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
Flu shots can prevent more than just the flu. Randomized placebo-controlled trials show that they can be extraordinary lifesavers. Stay tuned for the next two videos, which examine the benefits and side effects of the pneumonia ( ) and shingles ( ) vaccines. Can you prevent the flu with foods and supplements, like elderberry and […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Removing Warts with Duct Tape
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) and ten other treatments for removal of warts in a randomized, controlled, head-to-head trial. Why isn’t it standard practice? This includes the first and second videos in a three-part series on duct tape for wart removal. Check out the last one: Which Type of Duct Tape Is Best for […]
Continue readingHow to Preserve Your Sense of Smell
Loss of sense of smell can have serious consequences. How may we prevent it? My book How Not to Age ( ) has an entire section dedicated to preserving functions as we age—from senses to skin to immune system and more. Pick up a copy from your local library or wherever you buy your books. […]
Continue readingGinkgo and Nicotinamide for Glaucoma Treatment
How do two common supplements (Ginkgo and Nicotinamide) stack up against glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the world? I previously covered ginkgo for cognitive function in Ginkgo Biloba as a Brain Health Supplement for Dementia ( ). I’ve got some older videos on glaucoma: Greens vs. Glaucoma ( ) and Dietary […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Do Apricot Seeds Work as an Alternative Cancer Cure?
Do those who choose alternative cancer treatments live longer? This reminds me of my video Black Salve as an Alternative Cancer Cure ( ), though sometimes I’m surprised like in Can Aloe Cure Cancer? ( ). Stay tuned for Does Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B-17) Work as an Alternative Cancer Cure? ( ). I’ve got […]
Continue readingAdrenal Fatigue: What It Is and How to Treat It
Embraced by naturopaths, functional medicine, and anti‐aging doctors, does so-called adrenal fatigue even exist? For more on the electromagnetic hypersensitivity issue, see Is Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Real? ( ). Other syndromes profitable to quacks include Candida and SIBO. Check out my videos Is Candida Syndrome Real? ( ) and Are Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Tests […]
Continue readingThe Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise
Exercise ramps up appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost, so how can we lose weight through physical activity? If you missed the previous video, watch The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss ( ). Of course, there are some Foods Designed to Hijack Our Appetites ( ). What if you […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents
Did traffic fatalities go up or down after cannabis legalization? I have a slew of other videos on cannabis if you’re interested: • The Institute of Medicine Report on the Health Effects of Marijuana( ) • Researching the Health Effects of Marijuana ( ) • Is Marijuana Addictive?) ( ) • Does Marijuana Cause Health […]
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