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Friday Favorites: Should You Floss Before or After You Brush?
How good is the evidence that flossing is effective, and what have randomized controlled trials shown to be the optimal toothbrushing and flossing sequence? What about oil pulling? Short answer: Don’t do it. Long answer: See my four-part video series! • Does Oil Pulling Help with Cancer? ( ) • Oil Pulling Benefits for Plaque […]
Continue readingWhy Is There Fluoride in Water? Is It Effective?
Based on nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, fluoride toothpaste reduces dental cavity rates, but what about just adding fluoride to the water supply? Like everything in medicine, it’s a matter of balancing the risks and benefits. This is the first video in a five-part series on water fluoridation. Stay tuned for: • Side Effects of […]
Continue readingOnions and Tomatoes Put to the Test for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and diet: Beyond the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and alkaline-forming qualities of fruits and vegetables in general, are there extra benefits our bones can get from particular produce? If you missed my previous video, see Three Reasons Why Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk ( ). Here is the prune video I mentioned: Prunes for […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic
Amazingly, a baby with an obese surrogate mother and a thin biological mom may harbor a greater risk of becoming obese than a baby with a slim surrogate mom and a heavy biological mom. A few years ago, I had a video about The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention ( ). But […]
Continue readingThree Reasons Why Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk
Osteoporosis and diet: Even just a single extra serving of fruits and vegetables per day is associated with lower bone fracture risk. Next, I look specifically at onions and tomatoes for osteoporosis ( ). This video was originally part of my webinar all about osteoporosis. You can watch that full recording ( ), including a […]
Continue readingBenefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine
How does the new shingles vaccine compare to the previous one, and what age should you get it? This is the last video in my series on vaccines. Be sure to watch the other two on the flu ( ) and pneumonia ( ) vaccines. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Plant Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test
What are the effects of plant-based meats on premature puberty, childhood obesity, and hip fracture risk? This is the fourth in a nine-part series on plant-based meats. For the other videos in the series, see: • The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes ( ) • Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthful? ( […]
Continue readingBenefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
Randomized controlled trials have found that pneumonia vaccines significantly reduce the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia in people 65 and older. If you missed it, check out the previous video: Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine ( ). Next? Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine ( ). New subscribers to our e-newsletter […]
Continue readingBenefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
Flu shots can prevent more than just the flu. Randomized placebo-controlled trials show that they can be extraordinary lifesavers. Stay tuned for the next two videos, which examine the benefits and side effects of the pneumonia ( ) and shingles ( ) vaccines. Can you prevent the flu with foods and supplements, like elderberry and […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Removing Warts with Duct Tape
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) and ten other treatments for removal of warts in a randomized, controlled, head-to-head trial. Why isn’t it standard practice? This includes the first and second videos in a three-part series on duct tape for wart removal. Check out the last one: Which Type of Duct Tape Is Best for […]
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