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The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet? You can burn off 350 calories an hour while exercising, but most drinks, snacks, and other processed junk foods are consumed at a rate of about 70 calories a minute. Stay tuned for the next video: The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise ( ). […]
Continue readingSide Effects of Osteoporosis Medications Like Fosamax, Boniva, and Reclast
How rare are the bisphosphonate class of osteoporosis drugs’ devastating side effects, which ironically include bone fractures? If the drugs work, might the benefits outweigh the risks? See How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis? ( ). This video was originally part of my webinar all about osteoporosis. You can watch that […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
Treat the cause of infant reflux with maternal cow’s milk elimination. Maternal diets can have a direct effect on breast-fed babies, as I previously covered in Treating Infant Colic by Changing Mom’s Diet ( ) and Infant Seizures Linked to Mother’s Spirulina Use ( ). But for mothers who are able, breast is still always […]
Continue readingThe Pros and Cons of Testing PSA Levels for Prostate Cancer
Given the clear harms and the small and uncertain benefits, most men would presumably decide to decline PSA testing if they knew all the facts, but that’s up to each man to decide. If you do get diagnosed with prostate cancer, what can you do with diet in addition to whichever other therapies you might […]
Continue readingHow Much Licorice Is Safe?
Eating licorice or drinking licorice tea can cause the loss of body fat by blocking the effects of a stress hormone, but at what cost? I’m so glad I was finally able to publish this. It was removed from How Not to Diet due to space considerations, but I always found this topic so fascinating. […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain?
How does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? What are the benefits of red sorghum compared to black and white varieties? Check out The Health Benefits of Sorghum ( ). Should we all be seeking gluten-free grains? See: • Is Gluten Sensitivity Real? ( ) • Gluten-Free Diets: Separating […]
Continue readingApoE—The Single Most Important Gene for Longevity
APOE is the primary cholesterol carrier in the brain and plays a major role in packaging and transporting LDL cholesterol throughout the body. Is Longevity Genetic? ( ) was the previous video. My new book, How Not to Age ( ), is all about aging and longevity, and you can get your copy now at […]
Continue readingIs Longevity Genetic?
Based on a study of thousands of twin pairs, only about 25 percent of the difference in lifespan among people is genetically determined. Stay tuned for the next video APOE—The Single Most Important Gene for Longevity ( ). My new book, How Not to Age ( ), is all about aging and longevity, and you […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Role of Marketing and Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic
The unprecedented rise in the power, scope, and sophistication of food marketing starting around 1980 aligns with the skyrocketing of the obesity epidemic. We like to think we make important life decisions like what to eat consciously and rationally, but if that were the case, we wouldn’t be in the midst of an obesity epidemic. […]
Continue readingThe Best Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)
Most mouthwashes just mask the odor. How do you treat the cause of bad breath? The other videos mentioned are Tongue Scraping vs. Tongue Brushing for Treating Halitosis (Bad Breath) ( ), The Benefits of Gum Chewing for Halitosis (Bad Breath) ( ), and Don’t Use Antiseptic Mouthwash ( ). Here are the rest of […]
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