Separating FAT From Fiction – Cholesterol, Statins, Saturated Fat & Your Health

The Lipid-Heart Hypothesis
For the last 40 years the dietary instructions from governments and other authoritative bodies have told us that saturated fat is bad because it leads to clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes.

The theory goes like this:
Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol in the blood.
LDL cholesterol lodges in the arteries, causing atherosclerosis and eventually heart disease.

Iodine Deficiency – What You Don’t Know Actually May (and Will) Hurt You

Of all the elements known so far to be essential for human health, iodine is the most complex, under-appreciated, misunderstood, and feared nutrient in all of clinical nutrition. Iodine is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining and restoring good health. In fact, without adequate iodine levels, life itself is not possible! Our bodies do not make iodine and modern agricultural methods have depleted iodine levels in our soil, so it is difficult to get adequate intake from diet alone.

Your Thyroid May Not Be The Culprit After All

It’s no secret that I am passionate about encouraging people to modify their nutrition to support their health. Food is where it all begins, and an area that we can control far more easily than other things that impact our health.

Around 20 million Americans and 250 million people worldwide have low thyroid function or hypothyroidism. Women are up to eight times more than men. One in 8 women will struggle with a thyroid problem in her lifetime. Up to 90% of all thyroid problems are autoimmune in nature, the most common of which is Hashimoto’s.
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How much do you understand about your thyroid, and how the foods you choose impact its critical functions? If you answered “not enough,” then this article can help you understand your thyroid and how to naturally improve its function.

Is Histamine Intolerance the Culprit at the Core of your Health Condition?

For a quick health quiz, consider whether you suffer from any of the following symptoms:
Rashes / hives / eczema / psoriasis
Chronic headaches / migraines
Itchy eyes / runny nose / congestion
Premenstrual cramping or headaches
Profuse sweating
Food sensitivities / food allergies
Seasonal allergies​
Asthma
Nausea / vomiting
Abdominal pain / chronic digestive disorders / loose stools
Irregular menstrual cycle / sever menstrual cramps
Chest tightness / rapid heart rate
Anxiety / irritability

Heart of the Matter (or, Why Social Distancing is NOT a Good Idea)

Did you know that the heart’s field plays an important role in both individuals and groups health?
“Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life” Proverbs 4:23
Once upon a time, scientists believed the heart is just a muscle whose job is to pump blood 100,000 times a day to all the organs of the body. They told us that the heart is just a vital (but fairly simple) bag of fleshy fibers.

5G Risk: The Scientific Perspective

WHAT IS 5G?
5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that will eventually replace, or at least augment, your 4G LTE connection. The technology uses an untapped bandwidth between 30 GHz and 300 GHz.
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With 5G, you’ll see exponentially faster download and upload speeds. Latency, or the time it takes devices to communicate with wireless networks, will also drastically decrease.

Viruses And Your First Line of Defense

Exactly What Is A Virus?
Viruses are microscopic organisms that exist almost everywhere on earth. They can infect animals, plants, fungi, and even bacteria. They are considered the most abundant biological entity on the planet.
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Viruses are tiny, ranging in size from about 20 to 400 nanometers in diameter (see page 9). Billions can fit on the head of a pin. Some are rod shaped; others are round and 20 sided; and yet others have fanciful forms, with multisided “heads” and cylindrical “tails.”

Six Morning Habits to Beat the Blues

Depression is a common and serious neurological disorder that negatively affects how one feels and behaves. Some symptoms associated with depression include increased sadness, anxiety, loss of appetite, dejected mood, and a loss of interest in pleasurable activities.
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On a global scale, 350 million people are affected by depression. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) states depression is the leading cause of disability in America among people ages 15 to 44 years old

Boost Vagal Function to Improve Chronic and Autoimmune Conditions

Did you know that your stamina, gut health, blood sugar levels, heart rate variability, inflammation, emotional well-being, and even your ability to create lasting positive social connections, are all directly influenced by your vagus nerve?

The Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It is either one of two cranial nerves which extend from the brain stem all the way to the intestines. It connects the brain to many important organs including the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. It’s involved in controlling the immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems.

The Toll Of Stress On Your Overall Health

With our world in the midst of a pandemic and our lives at an unprecedented halt, it’s no secret that many of us are experiencing stress like never before. Every day we are faced with new health issues and circumstances that many of us have never had to navigate before. While anxiety induced by these changes is normal, it’s important to remember that too much of it can have a negative impact on your immune system putting you at a greater risk for health issues.

The Impact of Stress on the Immune System
Stressed out? Lonely or depressed? Don’t be surprised if you come down with “something”.

While we don’t know all of the implications of high stress on the body, we do have an understanding of some of them. Psychology Today states that “the brain and the immune system are in constant communication,” and that “this delicate balance…can be disrupted by any kind of physical and emotional stress.” Some believe that as many as 90% of diseases and illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, have stress as a causative factor.