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What Is GLP-1 and How Do GLP-1 Agonist Drugs (Like Ozempic) Work?
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is one of our hormones, and it signals nutritional abundance to our brain, reducing our appetite. How are these new GLP-1-mimicking drugs like the Pill? New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . Have a question about this video? Leave it in the comment section at […]
Continue readingAre GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic (Semaglutide) Game Changers for Weight Loss?
The new class of weight-loss drugs including Ozempic has been called a miracle, but history may tell a different story, as most so-called medical sensations diet drugs have been pulled from the market after approval, due to their terrible side effects. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Kidney Stones and Oxalates in Spinach, Chard, and Beet Greens
Even though dietary oxalates may have a limited effect on kidney stone risk in most people, there are some predisposing factors that can put anyone at risk. How much is too much spinach, chard, beet greens, chaga mushroom powder, almonds, cashews, star fruit, and instant tea? For anyone eating cups of greens a day (as […]
Continue readingThe Best Way to Boost NAD+: Supplements vs. Diet (webinar recording)
The pros and cons of all the NAD+ supplements and are the ways to boost NAD+ naturally with diet and lifestyle? NAD+ is an essential cofactor for hundreds of enzymes, as well as the purported anti-aging activities of sirtuins. Raising NAD+ levels can extend lifespan and rejuvenate health in many animals, but what about humans? […]
Continue readingDoes Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder Have Benefits for Dementia?
Regular mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia, but data from interventional trials are mixed. What else can mushrooms do? See: • Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine ( ) • White Button Mushrooms for Prostate Cancer ( ) • Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer Survival Is It Safe […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Plant-Based Protein – Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful?
What are the different impacts of plant protein versus animal protein, and do the benefits of plant proteins translate to plant protein isolates? This is the third video in a series on plant-based meats. If you missed the others, see: • The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes ( ) • Are Beyond Meat and […]
Continue reading3 Healthy, Easy Recipes: Appetizer, Pasta, and Dessert
Celebrate the season with recipes from my cookbooks. Celebrate the season with recipes from The How Not to Die Cookbook ( ) and The How Not to Diet Cookbook ( ). Get the full recipes and instructions below: • Vegetable Stacks with Tomato–Red Pepper Coulis ( ) • Gemelli with Zucchini Meatballs and Avocado Chimichurri […]
Continue readingReversible Causes of Premature Hair Graying
Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the rare, reversible causes of hair graying through some unknown mechanism. This is the second video in a two-part series on graying hair. If you missed the previous one, check out Why Does Hair Turn Gray? ( ). I covered hair loss in a one-hour webinar with Q&A. Check […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Benefits of Cumin and Saffron for Weight Loss
The spice cumin can work as well as orlistat, the “anal leakage” drug for obesity. The other video on black cumin that I mentioned is Benefits of Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) for Weight Loss ( ). My other videos on saffron are: • Wake Up and Smell the Saffron ( ) • Saffron vs. […]
Continue readingWhy Does Hair Turn Gray?
As with vitiligo in the skin, buildup of hydrogen peroxide kills the pigment cells in hair follicles. This is the first video in a two-part series on graying hair. Stay tuned for Reversible Causes of Prematurely Graying Hair ( ). What about hair loss? Check out this three-part series: • Supplements for Hair Growth ( […]
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