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Friday Favorites: What Are the Health Benefits of Sorghum?
How does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? Learn why sorghum is one of my favorite new grains, and the benefits of red sorghum compared to black and white varieties. Should we all be seeking gluten-free grains? See: • Is Gluten Sensitivity Real? ( ) • Gluten-Free Diets: Separating […]
Continue readingFall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures
Only 15 percent of fractures among older adults may be due to having low bone density. Without a fall, even fragile hips don’t fracture. A combination of resistance exercise to improve lower limb muscle strength and balance training can beat out drugs for preventing osteoporotic bone fractures. What about calcium supplements? See my videos Are […]
Continue readingDietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine
What are the benefits of ergothioneine for longevity? It may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet as we age. Note that unlike oyster mushrooms, white, crimini, portobello, shiitake, and morel mushrooms should not be eaten raw. I have a video coming out about this but wanted to give everyone […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Are Pre-Cut Vegetables Just as Healthy?
Endotoxins can build up on pre-chopped vegetables and undermine some of their benefits. Here are those old videos I mentioned: The Exogenous Endotoxin Theory ( ) and Dead Meat Bacteria Endotoxemia ( ). For some other practical veggie vids check out Best Way to Cook Vegetables ( ) and How to Cook Greens ( ). […]
Continue readingAre There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine?
Is creatine bad for you? A misinterpretation of lab tests may explain concerns over kidney safety with creatine supplementation. If you missed it, check out the previous video: What Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)? ( ). I first talked about the contamination issue a decade ago in Creatine Brain Fuel […]
Continue readingWhat Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)?
What are the benefits of creatine for the elderly? When accompanied by a progressive strength-training regimen, 3 grams of creatine a day may improve muscle performance in older adults. Stay tuned for Are There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine? ( ), the follow-up video. Learn about the connection between creatine and homocysteine in Should […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Foods that Help Headache and Migraine Relief
Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches. I’ve previously covered ginger ( ) and topical lavender ( ) for migraines. Saffron ( ) may help relieve PMS symptoms, including headaches. A more exotic way a plant-based can prevent headaches is by helping to keep tapeworms out of your brain ( ). […]
Continue readingSoy Milk for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Soy foods may explain why Japanese-American women not only have the lowest rates of hot flashes in the United States but also have the lowest rates of vaginal dryness. This is the third and final video in this series on vaginal menopause symptoms. The first two were The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause […]
Continue readingHormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Does vaginal estrogen carry the same risk as oral estrogen? I discuss estrogen pills and creams versus vaginal DHEA and ospemifene for menopausal dryness. Cancers, clots, and dementia? For more on the risks of systemic hormone “replacement” therapy for menopause, see How Did Doctors Not Know About the Risks of Hormone Therapy? ( ). This […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Hospitals Profit on Junk Food
Why is hospital food so unhealthy? For more on how the profit motive is degrading America’s health, see: • The Role of Personal Responsibility in the Obesity Epidemic ( ) • The Role of Corporate Influence in the Obesity Epidemic ( ) • The Role of the Toxic Food Environment in the Obesity Epidemic ( […]
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