Reducing our toxic load is important, especially as we reach those menopausal years as our body gets less and less efficient at removing toxins from our body. Plant lectins act as a built-in defense mechanism for plants that ensures their survival by triggering a…

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are linked to many negative health effects and it is important to avoid exposure as much as possible. EDCs lurk in food packaging, nonorganic food, nonstick cookware, detergents, cosmetics, medicines, fabrics, pesticides, carpets…

Visceral fat is excess adipose tissue deep in your abdominal cavity that wraps around your organs and plays an active role in creating an inflammatory response in the brain, triggering impaired cognitive function. It produces inflammatory molecules that affect the…

Research data found people who go to bed from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and fall asleep before 11 have a much lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those who go to bed earlier or later. Lack of sleep is associated with cardiac morbidity and mortality and…

While the food industry has become notorious for funding anti-obesity programs that focus on physical activity, research clearly shows that processed foods, sugary beverages and high-carbohydrate diets are a primary concern. Processed vegetable oils, which are a…

Data from a group of centenarians whose average age was 107 revealed gut microbiota that include Odoribacteraceae, which reliably produces a bile acid called isoallo-lithocholic acid, are important to preventing illness. A strong balance of beneficial gut microbiota…

A collaborative study led by the University of Birmingham discovered patients with periodontal disease have a 37% higher risk of developing mental health illness. The study also found gum disease was linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic…

If you take supplemental vitamin D3, you also need to be mindful of taking extra vitamin K2 and magnesium. It’s important to increase your vitamin K2 intake when taking high-dose supplemental vitamin D to avoid complications associated with excessive arterial…

Vitamin C can help boost your immune system, protect against heart disease, keep your eyes healthy, and combat oxidative stress from free radicals. Red bell peppers, which are botanically classified as a fruit and not a vegetable, are some of the richest natural…

Low vitamin B12 and folic acid levels, along with increased homocysteine, may play a role in depression among children and adolescents. Both vitamin B12 and folate have previously been described as antidepressant nutrients; folate is found in dark leafy greens like…

Vitamin deficiencies, such as vitamin D and the B vitamins, can interrupt your sleep patterns. Vitamin D influences sleep, including reducing neurological symptoms, sleep apnea, and lowering the risk of sleep disorders. Vitamin D plays a role in the production of…

According to Megan Rossi, who researches gut health at Kings College London, the microbiome holds vast potential for improving cancer treatment. “We know that around 70 per cent of our immune system is located in our gut,” she says. “The gut microbes are very…

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found an association between vitamin B12 deficiency and the incidence of depression in older people. Older adults with low levels had a 51% increased risk of developing depression during the study. Low levels of…

Plastic is a problem for the environment, wildlife and human health. Laboratory data show how microplastics at levels relevant to human consumption led to cell death and allergic reactions Researchers have found microplastics in the air, oceans, tap water, food supply…

Ketones are water-soluble fats that aid in tissue healing. They are also very helpful in cases of viral infections as they re-establish cellular homeostasis, provide rapid energy, recharge your antioxidants and control oxidation within the cell. Ketones provide cells…

The ability to experience gratitude to others is a fundamental feature of human cognition. Positive effects linked to gratitude include social, psychological and physical benefits, which increase the more you make gratitude a regular part of your daily routine….

The bacteria in your intestines may influence brain functioning and can even promote neurodegeneration. In a study of 89 people, high blood levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) and the short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate and valerate were associated with large…

A significant proportion of your immune system resides in your gastrointestinal tract. Harvard researchers have now identified the specific population of gut bacteria that modulate localized and systemic immune responses to ward off viral invaders. Bacteroides…

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is used by nearly all your cells, metabolizing the carbohydrates and lipids in the foods you eat, helping to convert food into energy and boosting the flow of electrolytes in and out of your nerves and muscles. Thiamine is important for healthy…

Regenerative agriculture and animal husbandry are the next and higher stage of organic food and farming. Regeneration is now the hottest topic in the natural and organic food and farming sector, while climate activists regularly talk about the role of organic and…