What is the first thing you do in the morning? Me? I find books I can buy. Yes, I did say buy, not read. It is not possible to read all the books I have bought. There is a Japanese term for it. Tsundoku (積ん読), buying books that you wont
Did I get your attention with the headline? Ayurveda and naturopaths have for years asked you to avoid certain foods. The communication comes across as esoteric and confusing. But is there a scientific reason why? Foods often come with toxins. That glass of wine, the slice of bread, or the
You have two kidneys, which are tasked with filtering your blood. Their goal is to help you keep nutrients and blood and filter out harmful toxins. But what does Type 2 Diabetes have to do with your kidneys? To understand, we need to understand the mechanics of the kidney. The
For centuries, cow’s milk has been a staple in diets around the world. Rich in protein, fat, and essential minerals like calcium, it is considered a complete food. But we live in a post-modern world. A world in which we seek alternatives to milk. There are many reasons. Lactose
Do you know someone who has an addiction? An alcohol or drug addiction? If you do, you might want to learn more about Ibogaine. Ibogaine comes from a root bark in Africa. It is one of those things you hear whispered in conversations about addiction recovery. In Africa, is has
If you know someone who has blocked arteries, have you ever wondered what exactly are blocked arteries? The technical term is arterial occulsion. Your body has approximately 100,000 miles of arteries and veins through which blood flows. Blood is the medium that carries fat from your abdomen, which is
Yesterday I read a post on LinkedIn by the owner of a large food delivery company. He expressed remorse for making home delivery convenient but not healthy. They are now going to classify food into grades of healthy. Wonderful news! Whenever people wake up and recognize that food is medicine,
If you have asthma, you know how it feels. Your chest tightens. You struggle to breathe. You may feel a sense of panic. An inhaler in that moment feels like life itself. What does it do? A simple puff delivers medicine directly into your lungs. The muscles around your airways,
Do you know someone who can eat anything and not put on weight? Whereas if you so much as smell food, we do? If you have wondered why, it is time to find out. In short, there are many factors that determine this. Within our bodies are enzymes and transport
Epilepsy is one of the oldest known neurological disorders, yet it remains deeply misunderstood. Epilepsy is a condition where the brain produces sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity. These bursts disrupt normal communication between neurons, leading to seizures. Seizures themselves can take many forms. Brief lapses of awareness to full-body
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I have written before about plaque in your brain and its negative effect on brain function. But did you know that plaque can affect your pancreas? When it does, it slows down the production of insulin, accelerating Type 2 Diabetes. Allow me to explain how. Inside your pancreas lie clusters
Continuing the conversation, since there seems to be so much interest, on weight loss drugs, have you ever wondered how they work? What is the exact mechanism used by a weight-loss drug? The core aim is to help balance your energy. To achieve that, they activate a hormone known as