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What Diet Best Lowers Phthalate Exposure?

11Apr

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What Diet Best Lowers Phthalate Exposure?

Phthalates are hormone-disrupting plastics chemicals linked to a number of adverse health effects, such as disturbing infant and child development, and, in adults, may affect reproductive health in men and endometriosis in women, and is associated with increased abdominal fat in both. What is the most major exposure source? Diet. If you have people stop eating for a few days, you get a significant drop in the amount of phthalates spilling out in their urine. One can only fast for so long, though. Thankfully, we can see similar drops just from eating a plant-based diet for a few days, which gives us a clue as to where most phthalates are found. The highest levels are found in meats, fats, and dairy. Poultry consistently comes out as being the most contaminated across the board with so...

Who’s Waging A ‘War On Science’ – Dems or Repubs?

11Apr

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Genetically Modified Foods

Who’s Waging A ‘War On Science’ – Dems or Repubs?

We’ve been told conservatives don’t believe in science and that there’s a “Republican war on science.” But John Tierney, who’s written about science for The New York Times for 25 years and now writes for the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal, told me in my latest online video, “The real war on science is the one from the left.” What about President George W. Bush banning government funding of stem cell research? “He didn’t stop stem cell research,” Tierney reminds me. “The government wouldn’t fund it. It turned out that it really didn’t matter much.” Private funding continued and, so far, has not discovered much. Some research on genetically modified foods became taboo because of protests from the left. That may have prevented a second Green Revolution to feed Africa. ...

Better Diet Data Via Tooth-Mounted Sensors

26Mar

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Botanicals, Diet, Genetically Modified Foods, Remedies, Wellness

Better Diet Data Via Tooth-Mounted Sensors

In First World countries, where famine is unheard of, people are instead eating themselves to death. Oftentimes, diet studies rely on self-reported surveys and journals that are hostage to the whims of each participant. People forget. People feel self-conscious about their food choices and may fudge (pun intended) the data. However, a new sensor that fits on a person’s tooth could cut out this unpredictable variable—human nature— altogether. Researchers from Tufts University School of Engineering designed a tiny sensor that, when stuck to a tooth, can wirelessly relay precise information about glucose, alcohol and salt intake. When the device comes in contact with salt, for example, its electrical properties shift, causing its other components to absorb and transmit different radiofr...

21Mar

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Remedies

3 Best Home Remedies for Cholera

Cholera is a deadly disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacterium. The disease cause demise in a less span and has claimed lives of many for the reason being, lacking knowledge about it. However, this should not deter you from seeking medication. It is just the article is schooling you about home treatments that can be employed and nothing else. Here are some home remedies for cholera infection; Homemade ORS Homemade ORS is effective in curing cholera. Homemade ORS can be made at home. Alternatively, you can go for ORS supplements in chemist accredited by the health organization. Probiotic yogurt Probiotic yogurt is highly endowed with healthy bacteria which combat the bacterium, boosts digestion and immune system. Ginger Ginger is a herb that has been widely used to ...

Remedies for Las Vegas valley allergy sufferers

20Mar

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Remedies

Remedies for Las Vegas valley allergy sufferers

More than 50 million people in the United States have allergic diseases. But what help is there for those allergy sufferers? The arrival of Spring also means the arrival of allergy season for many people. That's because of the mulberry and ash trees. There are some local remedies such as honey and the Las Vegas mix, but do they work? When it comes to remedies there are thousands but the two main ones are honey and the famous Las Vegas mix. "I've heard that the honey really helps when you have the coughing or sore throat something like that," said Alijaah Lemay, Nevada resident. "I know honey is really good for that kind of stuff." Although honey is produced by bees, allergists say the pollen from the flowers does not cause allergies, instead its pollen from the trees. "It's ...

Is A Gluten-free Diet Good For You — If There’s NO Medical Reason For It?

20Mar

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Diet

Is A Gluten-free Diet Good For You — If There’s NO Medical Reason For It?

If a doctor has diagnosed you with Celiac Disease, an allergy or another condition that requires you to avoid wheat or gluten, you should heed their advice on what to eat. A diagnosis like that could mean eating gluten is causing harm. Gluten-free “becomes this synonym for health for people, and that’s actually very wrong. Just because it says ‘gluten-free’ does not mean it’s healthy,” said Dawn Jackson Blatner, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who works with the Chicago Cubs. Simply grabbing the gluten-free versions of the packaged food you normally buy won’t provide you any benefits, Blatner said. Additionally, eating a needlessly restrictive diet can impact the function of your gastrointestinal system, she added. “The diversity of our diet helps the microbiome in the gut,...

Ketogenic Diet: Does It Make You Feel Athlete?

12Mar

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Diet

Ketogenic Diet: Does It Make You Feel Athlete?

A recent study, published in the journal Sports, poses a different question: Can the ketogenic diet make you a better athlete? A team based at the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University asked 12 participants to partake in a 12-week study to measure body composition, metabolic, and performance parameters in CrossFit practitioners. The researchers wanted to better understand how the ketogenic diet affects resistance training, as a previous study with mice demonstrated that a low-carbohydrate diet reduces muscle mass. The authors addressed this controversy by pointing to their own six-week study with mice, noting that a ketogenic diet does not impair muscle glycogen levels or affect muscle protein synthesis in comparison to an isocaloric Western diet (consuming the same quantity of cal...

6 Homemade Remedies To Lighten Dark Armpits

3Mar

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Remedies

6 Homemade Remedies To Lighten Dark Armpits

There are so many causes of dark underarm that ladies most times do not pay attention to. Some of the main causes of dark underarms are shaving, regular use of hair removing creams, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms, accumulation of dead skin cells, and use of alcohol-based deodorants and antiperspirants. 1. Coconut Oil Coconut oil is another good option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains vitamin E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as an effective natural deodorant. 2. Milk The vitamins and fatty acids present in milk can help minimize underarm darkening. It will help soften the skin and make the skin tone much lighter. Mix two tablespoons of full-fat milk, one tablespoon flour and one teaspoon of plain yogurt ...

Dementia Diet – Avoid These Foods to PREVENT Alzheimer’s Disease

1Mar

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Diet

Dementia Diet – Avoid These Foods to PREVENT Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to a loss of brain function, according to the NHS. “Research has shown that following the MIND diet even a moderate amount is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. “The MIND diet encourages limiting your consumption of butter and margarine, cheese, red meat, fried food, pastries, and sweets because they contain large amounts of saturated fat and trans fat.” There’s no certain way to prevent dementia, but some lifestyle changes can help to lower your risk of the condition. Those most at risk of dementia are the elderly, and those with lower levels of education, the NHS said. A diet high in saturated fat, salt and sugar can increase your risk of dementia. Regular exercise may help to prevent a neurode...

1Mar

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Diet

Study: Heart Health Starts With Diet

Focusing on your heart starts with what you eat. “A high fiber diet is very good for your heart,” stated Elyse Sartor, Clinical Outpatient Dietitian with Northside Hospital. Legumes such as beans, lentils, chickpeas and black-eyed peas are full of soluble fiber, acting like a sponge to soak up the bad LDL cholesterol. “Your raw vegetables, your cooked vegetables are also going to be good for fiber. You don’t find any fiber in animal products. So a heart-healthy diet is going to be lots and lots of plants,” Sartor said. Fatty fish like salmon is backed with long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids. These compounds help lower blood pressure, make blood less likely to clot and keep blood vessels healthy. But, balance is key, so don’t focus on eating one or two healthy foods and ignore...