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How to Slow Cancer Growth
At this very moment, many of us have tumors growing inside our bodies, so we cannot wait to start eating and living more healthfully. My next major book project after How Not to Hurt is going to be cancer. In fact, it’s going to be 18 books, one for each of the cancers that kill […]
Continue readingHow to Get Enough Polyphenols for Life Extension
Is the link between flavonoid consumption and longevity cause-and-effect, and are all sources of flavonoids equally healthy? I have more than 200 videos on longevity. Check out the topic page ( ). For even more on longevity, go to your local public library and check out my book, How Not to Age ( ), available […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Are Baruka Nuts the Healthiest Nut?
How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare with other nuts? In my Daily Dozen checklist ( ), I recommend eating a quarter cup of nuts or seeds or two tablespoons of nut or seed butter each day. Why? See: • Four Nuts Once a Month ( ) • Which Nut Fights Cancer Better? […]
Continue readingHormesis from Low-Dose Radiation
Our bodies are exposed to about 20,000 hits of radiation from cosmic rays every second. Is that good or bad? Salutary ways like what?! I have an entire section on hormesis in my longevity book. Go to your local public library and check out How Not to Age ( ), available in print, e-book, and […]
Continue readingChoosing the Safest and Most Effective Sunscreen (webinar recording)
Given that the absorption of chemicals in sunscreen into our bloodstream is greater than previously thought, what are the safest types of sunscreen? Has it been proven to prevent skin aging and cancer? Up to 90 percent of visible facial aging is due to sun exposure. Randomized controlled trials have put the daily application of […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Foods That Cause Inflammation and Those That Reduce It
Inflammatory markers can double within six hours of eating a pro-inflammatory meal. Which foods are the worst, and which ones reduce inflammation? What does an anti-inflammatory diet look like? For more on diet and inflammation, see: • Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression ( ) • Speeding Recovery from Surgery with Turmeric ( ) • Which Spices […]
Continue readingThe Benefits and Side Effects of Red and Green Rooibos Teas
Is green rooibos (analogous to green tea) healthier than red rooibos, the commercially more common oxidized form that’s akin to black tea? For more on herbal teas, check out: • Herbal Tea Update: Rooibos and Nettle ( ) • Enhancing Athletic Performance with Peppermint ( ) • Hibiscus Tea vs. Plant-Based Diets for Hypertension ( […]
Continue readingThe Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD
Why are carcinogenic food dyes still allowed in the food supply? For more on ADHD and food colors, see: • Treating ADHD Without Stimulants ( ) • Artificial Food Colors and ADHD ( ) • Seeing Red No. 3: Coloring to Dye For ( ) New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. […]
Continue readingRecipe: Lentil–Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce
Healthy lentil-walnut burgers with a smoky cheesy cheddar sauce—delicious, hearty, and easy to make! Lentils and walnuts make hearty and delicious burgers, and this cheesy, smoky, cheddar sauce is perfection. Here's a tip for you: Be sure your cooked lentils are not wet. You can blot them dry or place them in a skillet over […]
Continue readingHow to Improve Your Heart Rate Variability
How to feel the vagal heart control, and the diet and lifestyle factors that may improve it. For more on heart health, check out: • How Not to Die from Heart Disease ( ) • Should We All Take Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease? ( ) • Fully Consensual Heart Disease Treatment ( ) • […]
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