Most everyone has one and they are like an appendage to our bodies, with us everywhere we go. But are they truly safe? Two scientists told the U.S. House Subcommittee on Domestic Policy that the use of cell phones may raise the risk of brain cancer. The concern came from Dr. Ronald Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Dr. David Carpenter, … [Read more...] about Scientists Warn About Cell Phones and Cancer
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Is This Inevitable as We Age?
I’m going to be turning 70 this summer, yikes! I’m now considered “old” by my kids and grandkids, but I don’t feel old. I’m very fortunate to have taken care of myself since I was in my thirties with good food, exercise, and paying attention to stress levels and sleep (though I’m far from perfect.) One of the signs of old age is arthritis. We are seeing younger and younger … [Read more...] about Is This Inevitable as We Age?
Carb Cravings: Causes and Strategies to Help
We all get them from time to time, cravings for carbs and sugar. This is normal to occasionally have these cravings, but what if you have them all the time? What can be causing them and what can you do about it? The list could get really long here, so I'm going to focus on the top five reasons I believe we get consistent carb cravings. Insulin Resistance Insulin is the … [Read more...] about Carb Cravings: Causes and Strategies to Help
Important Information on #LongCOVID
I hope that you have not had a case of COVID, but you may know someone who has. I wrote about this a number of months ago and wanted to give you an update on what we are learning about the long term affects of COVID, and they are not good. The largest study yet published in The Lancet was recently released and here are the findings. Six months after the participants got … [Read more...] about Important Information on #LongCOVID
We Need to Know the Truth About Vitamin D
A scientific review, published in 2006, concluded that the increase in seasonal flu virus's is due to the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the winter months. According to a Spanish study published online October 27, 2020, in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 82.2% of COVID-19 patients tested were found to be deficient in vitamin D. … [Read more...] about We Need to Know the Truth About Vitamin D
Why You Need This Mineral Now…
Your immune system is your first line of defense against all diseases, especially infectious diseases such as viruses. The one mineral that plays a key role in your immune system's ability to fight off disease is Zinc. Zinc is vital for immune function and a key player in warding off viral infections and plays a vastly underrated role in fighting off the COVID-19 virus. … [Read more...] about Why You Need This Mineral Now…
Are You Sure Your Cancer Free?
I know that is a scary question to ask. I’m sure you want to say, “absolutely”, but how do you really know? You can have millions of cancer cells in the body but it’s not enough to show up on a CT scan or an MRI. Where you told “we see no evidence of disease” and told we will “wait and watch?” I’m sure there was a feeling of relief but also a concern of “what if it comes … [Read more...] about Are You Sure Your Cancer Free?
