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Friday Favorites: The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function
If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”? Yes, it’s a known carcinogen, but How Much Cancer Does Lunch Meat Cause? ( ). I have many videos on both nitrites ( ) and nitrates ( ). I know it can be confusing, so […]
Continue readingThe Risks and Benefits of Mild Trendelenburg Position to Reduce Body Fat
Other than a “space headache,” what might be the downsides of sleeping at a slight head-down tilt (mild Trendelenburg) to accelerate fat loss? If you missed the previous video, check out Lying at a Slight Head-Down Tilt (Trendelenburg Position) to Burn Fat ( ). What about brown fat? See Brown Fat: Losing Weight Through Thermogenesis […]
Continue readingLying at a Slight Head-Down Tilt (Trendelenburg Position) to Burn Fat
How might we trick our body into producing ANP, the fat-burning exercise hormone, without lacing up our gym shoes? If you missed the last video, check out How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day to Lose Weight? ( ). Stay tuned for The Risks and Benefits of Mild Trendelenburg Position to Reduce Body Fat […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: What Causes Cancer to Metastasize and How to Potentially Help Control it with Diet
Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential of cancer cells through the fat receptor CD36. Randomized controlled trials show that lowering saturated fat intake can lead to improved breast cancer survival. This is the first and second videos in a three-part series on cancer metastasis. The third […]
Continue readingHow Much Water Should You Drink Every Day to Lose Weight?
Water and weight loss: When we get dehydrated, the shrinkage of our blood volume can lead to the release of angiotensin, which can lead to weight gain. If you missed the previous video, check out Does Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight? ( ). I have a lot of other videos on weight loss. […]
Continue readingDoes Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight?
Water and weight loss: Those who stay hydrated tend to maintain a healthier body weight, but is it cause and effect? These are the videos in the series I mentioned: • How to Get the Weight Loss Benefits of Ephedra Without the Risks ( ) • The Effect of Drinking Water on Adrenal Hormones ( […]
Continue readingFriday Favorite: Is It Safe to Eat Raw Mushrooms?
Microwaving is probably the most efficient way to reduce agaritine levels in fresh mushrooms. But, wait. Are Microwaves Safe? ( ). Check out that video and The Effects of Radiation Leaking from Microwave Ovens ( ) to find out. For more cooking tips, see: • Best Cooking Method ( ) • The Best Way to […]
Continue readingThere’s a Fly in My Aging Research
How do you unlock the mysteries of aging? A primer on the use of animals to study aging. I have a lot of videos that get into the nitty gritty of modulating aging pathways. For example, check out: • Life Extension with FGF21 ( ) • How to Boost FGF21 with Diet for Longevity ( […]
Continue readingHerbalife Supplements and Liver Toxicity
The side effects of Herbalife supplements. They are considered to be a well-established cause of serious liver injury. This video was scripted by our new Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Kristine Dennis. In the future, she may even start narrating some of her videos! For more on the sad state of supplement regulation, check out: • […]
Continue readingFriday Favorite: The Effects of Hormones in Milk on Infertility in Women
Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine-disrupting chemicals in cow’s milk. The video I mentioned about the effects of these estrogens and progesterone in men and prepubescent children is The Effects of Hormones in Dairy Milk on Cancer ( ). I talk […]
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