Strawberries Are Commonly Contaminated with Intestinal Parasites
Fresh strawberries are commonly contaminated with human waste and intestinal parasites. There are a few techniques that might help to reduce the risks.
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April 6, 2023
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Lion's mane mushroom is a distinctive mushroom that is often touted for it's mental health benefits. While current research is interesting, more studies are needed to confirm the initial findings.
March 31, 2023
Misophonia or Sound Rage
Misophonia is a recently recognized condition where specific sounds can cause an individual intense discomfort and strong negative emotional reactions.
March 23, 2023
Dampness, Mold and Water-Damaged Buildings
Water-damaged buildings are very common. And while not well understood, concerns exist for exposure to mold-based toxins, or mycotoxins, and their effects on health.
March 16, 2023
Modified Citrus Pectin
Modified citrus pectin is a supplement derived from citrus fruit. Initial studies suggest possible benefits for cancer treatment. Other uses show promise in animal studies, yet lack definitive findings in human clinical trials.
March 10, 2023
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid is a natural compound that has strong antioxidant effects. Research appears to suggest that it may be beneficial for peripheral neuropathy and numerous forms of toxicity, among other uses.
March 4, 2023
L-Lysine: A Potential Treatment for Anxiety
L-lysine is an essential amino acid that appears to have benefits for reducing stress and anxiety.
February 24, 2023
Skin Allergies to Benzisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone
Chemical preservatives used in common household cleaning and personal hygiene products are common allergens that can cause serious skin reactions.
February 16, 2023
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral is a touch-based therapy that works to release tension stored in the tissues. Research is starting to suggest significant improvements in chronic pain with craniosacral treatment.
February 8, 2023
Folate and Depression
Data suggests that folate may have modest benefits for helping to reduce symptoms of depression. It likely works best in those that are deficient and when taken for longer periods of time.
February 3, 2023
Do Fermented Vegetables Cause Stomach and Esophageal Cancer?
Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and kimchi are often touted for their health benefits. However, large studies show correlations with fermented vegetable consumption and certain cancers.
January 28, 2023
Broad-Spectrum, Near-Infrared Light Therapy
Broad-spectrum, near-infrared light therapy appears to have significant potential for helping to treat pain, inflammation and skin wounds or injuries.
January 20, 2023
Nutrients that Support Bone Fracture Healing
A number of nutrients may help to improve bone fracture healing. Calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and others may all provide benefits and improve the formation of bone.
January 13, 2023
How Much Water Should I Drink?
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about how much water we need to drink on a daily basis. However, daily fluid needs are fairly well established and can help guide adequate fluid intake.
January 5, 2023
Autism and the Gastrointestinal Tract
As research into autism has continued, a relationship between gastrointestinal health and the disruption of brain development that underlies the condition has begun to emerge.
December 30, 2022
Mistletoe as an Adjunctive Cancer Treatment
Mistletoe injections have long been used as a cancer treatment combined with other therapies. The latest research appears to suggest that mistletoe may help reduce side effects of standard cancer treatments while increasing overall survival.
December 21, 2022
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
While type 2 diabetes was long thought to be a progressive condition, research has started to highlight that reversal of type 2 diabetes is possible.
December 16, 2022
The Potential Benefits of Horny Goat Weed
Horny goat weed is a Chinese herb that shows surprising promise for treating everything from erectile dysfunction to heart disease, inflammatory conditions and cognitive decline.
December 9, 2022
The Health Damaging Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Research is continuing to show that eating large amounts of ultra-processed food can have a serious negative impact on your health, including increasing your risk of death from any cause.
December 2, 2022
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
While often touted as the most important meal of the day, it's worth seeing what the research has to say on consistent breakfast consumption.
November 25, 2022