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Why you should think of Pharmaceuticals as a last resort

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My personal point of view is that alcohol is a toxin and a health torpedo. It harms the liver and kidneys, damages the brain, alters the microbiome, weakens the immune system and disrupts sleep – it’s really the whole toxic package!

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Via @ProfKarolSikora I'll repeat this again. Being against vaccinating young children for COVID or not wanting atrocious vaccine mandates does not make you 'anti-vax'. Not everybody needs jab after jab. It will benefit some, but not all. That's not 'anti-vax', that's common sense

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Most of our natural vitiman D is produced when the skin is exposed to the sun. We only need a moderate dose of sunlight (no burning) to synthesize vit D, but if you work indoors all day, and/or completely cover yourself in sunscreen or ‘protective’ clothing, you won’t get enough

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The way physicians are trained needs an upgrade. Medical school provides us with lots of information but, all too often, it does not teach us to look at the underlying causes of disease, nor to focus on such basic solutions as diet, supplements, exercise, stress relief, and sleep

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When dealing with skin problems like acne, psoriasis and eczema, instead of applying creams, I recommend looking into the skin-gut connection first. What’s going on inside the gut, especially with the trillions of the bacteria that live there, often directly affects the skin.

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Try having a cold rinse at the end of a hot shower. Short exposures to low temperatures stimulates longevity gene pathways, increases mitochondria production, and helps tamp down inflammation. It also helps boost immunity, sleep quality and fat-burning. It's an easy "bio-hack".

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U.S. life expectancy drops for 2nd year in a row despite spending double the amount on health care than any other country. Here's the reason

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Many scientists are now calling Alzheimer’s the ‘diabetes of the brain’ or ‘diabetes 3’ – making avoidance of all that sugar and excessive carbs endemic to the Standard American Diet (SAD) absolutely essential – that is, if maintaining a healthy brain is your goal.

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When you quit sugar, you will notice that a universe of health complaints, from routine aches and pains, and out-of-sortsness to chronic health ills – that are either caused or exacerbated by sugar-dependence – will recede, if not disappear altogether.

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One of the easiest ways to age well is to eat less. After about age 45, your body doesn’t need as many calories as it once did. It’s not building anymore; it’s protecting and preserving, and this requires less fuel. Including Time Restricted Eating to this improves it further

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A study that looked at people who’d taken an 8-wk meditation course found that they had an increased thickness in the region of the brain called the hippocampus, which is involved in memory and learning. And they had less activity in the amygdala, which regulates fear and anxiety

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Sugar is a drug, an addictive substance that stimulates the same areas in the brain as cocaine and heroin. So it is hard to quit. But what I can say is, the sooner you quit, the faster you can amp up your immunity (in time for winter) and start turning back the clock on aging.

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Sugar is a slow, insidious, addictive killer that weakens the immune system and fuels the development of the dreaded “diseases of aging.” In effect, sugar rots you from the inside out, damaging cell membranes and creating deposits that sit like rust on your organs.

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via @MartinKulldorff : Excellent expose on how vaccines have become so holy that vaccine scientists like me can no longer communicate simple facts without being put in front of the firing squad. By @thackerpd

Vaccines Are Magic

Current social conventions allow disparagement of drugs and devices, but critique a vaccine … good night, and good luck.

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On Habits

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Good time to try to avoid sugar, starches, sweet treats and junk food, and cut way back on alcohol – as they all can weaken your immune system and make your body more susceptible to infections.

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Sleep is not a luxury; it is an absolutely essential act of daily maintenance, and it is your ally in keeping your brain sharp and youthful.

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One of my favorite spices is turmeric, because it's so versatile and fights for your health on multiple levels. It contains curcumin, which is best known for it’s anti-inflammatory effects, but it also has powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-tumor properties.

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A new study reveals vegetarians are two times more likely to suffer from depression than those who eat meat

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To me, sugar is public health enemy number one. Ingesting it consistently sets you up for inflammation and lays the groundwork for every flavor of modern distress from cancer, diabetes and heart disease, dementia and depression, to infertility and acne and more.

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Sugar is truly rotten stuff. It’s the ultimate carb-bomb, that floods your system with nutrient-free calories, has all sorts of negative consequences, and it doesn’t even fill you up! All it gives you is that momentary sweet taste and potentially a lifetime of health troubles

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If you do nothing else, remember this: you can make your brain bigger and stronger, and lower the risk of memory loss simply by walking more. Turns out, when we walk, our brains actually release BDNF – often referred to as Miracle Gro for the brain.

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A sugar-heavy diet helps rapidly age your organs, while putting you on the fast-track to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, neurological decline, autoimmune disorders and a litany of other avoidable, life-altering diseases. In short, you get old fast. So time to get rid of sugar!

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While most people know that sugar helps drive weight gain, they don’t necessarily appreciate the big picture, that sugar is the quickest way to age and damage your organs, your skin, your brain and numerous other parts of you — making you old long before your time.

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When you supplement with Vitamin D, make sure it is Vit D3, which is the type of D your body produces in response to sun exposure. Take it with a meal that includes plenty of healthy fats to help boost efficacy, as Vit D is a fat soluble vitamin and needs fats to be absorbed.

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Several studies have indicated that when you are not eating, the microbes in your gut get time off to work on repairing the gastrointestinal tract, potentially offering protection from ‘leaky gut’ and, ultimately, the kind of systemic inflammation that can trigger chronic disease

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The gut is known as “the second brain” because, woven into the gut, is two thin layers of more than 100 million nerve cells that line the walls of your gastrointestinal tract. This “brain in your gut” helps manage your digestion, mood, health and even the way you think

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Dr. Paul Offit, vaccine expert and FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee member, says "You shouldn't ask tens of billions of people to get a vaccine based on mice data...."

CHOP Vaccine Expert: Wait for More Info Before Getting New Vaccine...

Dr. Paul Offit, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia renowned vaccine expert and FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee member, says only animal data is available rig...

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We all know that sugar is a big problem for our health. But there is another killer on the loose and that one is ‘vegetable’ oil. In my opinion, the stuff is just as big a problem as sugar and should be eliminated from our diets just as quickly.

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Medical school provides us doctors with lots of information but, all too often, it does not teach us to look at the underlying causes of disease, nor to focus on such basic solutions as diet, supplements, exercise, stress relief, and sleep. It does not teach us how to be healthy.

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If you're looking to age well, sugar is at the top of the youth-draining food chain. Eliminate it along with honey and agave too. The sweet stuff is a slow, insidious, addictive killer that weakens the immune system and fuels the development of the dreaded “diseases of aging.”

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If you want to stay youthful and vital, eliminate sugar. The sweet stuff is a slow, insidious, addictive killer that weakens the immune system and fuels the development of the dreaded “diseases of aging.” In effect, sugar rots you from the inside out,

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Sugar is is a slow, insidious, addictive killer that weakens the immune system and fuels the development of the dreaded “diseases of aging.” In effect, sugar rots you from the inside out, damaging cell membranes and creating deposits that sit like rust on your organs.

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Exercise promotes something called “neurogenesis.” Put simply, you grow more new brain cells. And the more your brain is able to generate new cells, the better it can respond and adapt to the changing world around you.

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Sugar ages your face – and the rest of you – fast. Like smoking and alcohol use, sugar accelerates aging in many ways, including by weakening the immune system and promoting the development of diseases we all fear: diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s, to name a few.

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Just because a disease “runs in the family” doesn’t mean you are going to get it. Even if you inherited a genetic tendency towards certain types of dysfunction, you can actually alter the way your genes express themselves, exchanging a family tendency for good health.

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Sleep is not a luxury; it is an absolutely essential act of daily maintenance, and it’s your ally in keeping your brain sharp and youthful. So, next time you plan to cut sleep corners, consider this: sleep may be pivotal in avoiding early mental decline

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I am not against meds, but whenever possible, try not to make them your default setting. Instead, learn to treat your body better with a healthy diet, moderate exercise, quality sleep, and stress reduction – and leave drugs as a last resort instead of the first line of defense.

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Research suggests that if you sit for longer than an hour at a time, you run the risk of heart disease, poor circulation and joint pain. However, studies show that you can reverse much of the potential damage by taking a five-minute walking break every hour or so.

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Though it may not sound like a big deal, the research shows that losing two hours of sleep promotes inflammation. What’s more, poor sleepers also lose out on the natural increase in cancer-fighting molecules that happens during a good night’s sleep. Take Sleep Seriously!

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If you want to stay youthful and vital, eliminate sugar. The sweet stuff is a slow, insidious, addictive killer that weakens the immune system and fuels the development of the dreaded “diseases of aging.” In effect, sugar rots you from the inside out,

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Magnesium works as a natural stress-busting ‘chill pill,’ helpful in taming the stress response, suppressing the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. It lso provides an easy, healthy way to fall asleep faster and enjoy more sound, restorative sleep

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On Sugar

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If you do nothing else this winter, dump sugar – it’s the most important thing you can do to help yourself stay well. It’s weakening your immune system at the time of year when you need it working overtime.

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Via @CaliforniaFrizz A beach in the 70’s. Not one over weight body. My, how the food industry destroyed us.

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Many scientists are now calling Alzheimer’s the ‘diabetes of the brain’ or ‘diabetes 3’ – making avoidance of all that sugar and excessive carbs endemic to the Standard American Diet (SAD) absolutely essential – that is, if maintaining a healthy brain is your goal.

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Why is sugar so hard to break up with? Because it’s a drug, an addictive substance that stimulates the same areas in the brain as cocaine and heroin. But the sooner you do it, however you do it, the faster you can start turning back the clock on aging and amp up your immunity

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Vegetable oils (which BTW are not even made from vegetables) should be called “industrial oils,” because the only way we can digest them is when they have been highly processed. They were never part of the human diet until we developed food factories to produce them.

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If you make only one change this year, let it be cutting sugar and starches from your diet. Sugar is extra harmful as we age. It weakens the immune system and feeds diseases we all fear: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s, to name a few.

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For decades, mood disorders have been treated primarily with some combination of meds and talk therapies. But it's now obvious we should look at diet as part of the problem and, ideally, part of the solution. Mood and mental health isn’t all in your head, it’s in your belly too

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CoQ10 is a vitamin-like compound found in every cell in your body, essential for powering it up. Fortunately, our bodies make it. Not so fortunately, our bodies don’t make quite enough of it to power us through our whole lives as vigorously as we’d wish (especially as we age).

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Inflammation is at the root of most of the chronic diseases that too often are the bane of our middle and senior years: heart disease, diabetes, dementia, even cancer. And the best way to slow down that inflammaging, besides moving more, is to eat more skillfully.

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Mounting evidence suggests that vitamin D can possibly help protect against COVID-19, with studies revealing that people low on the ‘sunshine vitamin’ were more likely to become seriously ill if they became infected. So make sure your levels are optimal and be sure to take some

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Sugar needs to be acknowledged as a Public Enemy

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Sugar is an extraordinarily destructive substance that most people eat far too much of. It is a drug and unfortunately, there is a “drug dealer” on every corner, as candy and junk food are sold almost everywhere.

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Good sleep, healthy foods, no sugar and regular movement – these are all essential parts of the self-care package, but don’t forget one of the most under-rated wellness habits: spending time in nature.

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I encourage everyone to take a close look at the pill-for-what-ails-you approach that our medical system, the pharmaceutical companies and health insurers perpetuate. Drugs are not always the answer. Lifestyle changes should always be the first line of treatment.

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My favorite "hack" these days...a short, post-dinner walk. It lowers blood sugar by 10-20 (as per my Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor, CGM), helps aid healthy digestion, gives you the chance to enjoy some fresh air and enables everyone to enjoy a little screen-free quality time.

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Berberine is one of my favorite supplements because of it's many health-supportive effects. It positively effects the immune system, metabolism, heart and gut health, as well as having antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory powers.

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Dietary choices impact your mental health. Just as there are foods and drinks that can have a calming effect, there are others than can trigger anxiety. Alcohol, caffeine and simple carbs that dump too much sugar into your bloodstream far too quickly can cause anxiety

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How well we age has alot to do with mitochondrial function. To boost mitochondrial function and longevity, practicing intermittent fasting a few days a week is a great ‘bio hack’ that supports mitochondria health by reducing mitochondrial free radical production.

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Why do I think that alcohol is a toxin? It harms the liver and kidneys, damages the brain, alters the microbiome, weakens the immune system and disrupts sleep – it’s really the whole toxic package!

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Several studies have indicated that when you are not eating, the microbes in your gut get time off from doing their digestive business to work on repairing the gastrointestinal tract, potentially offering protection from ‘leaky gut’ and, ultimately, systemic inflammation

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Study shows that people with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to suffer from heart disease and higher blood pressure, than those with normal levels of vitamin D.

How vitamin D delivers on cardio health

Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you're down on this essential nutrient, it's not only your bones...

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Without well-functioning mitochondria, cells cannot produce the energy needed to function properly. And the more you boost your mitochondrial function and quantity, the more energy you will have, the better you will feel and the more gracefully you will age.

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A daily dose of morning sunlight is one of the most powerful sleep-regulating signals of all, so try to get at least 30 minutes of natural sunlight a day (best in the morning). Researchers have found that it’s actually the light itself that governs our sleeping patterns.

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Exercise promotes something called “neurogenesis.” Put simply, you grow more new brain cells. Blood drawn from exercisers is likely to show a higher level of a particular chemical, BDNF, that promotes cell growth upstairs.

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New research is looking at polyphenols as a super-charged prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in the gut. One study showed that microbiomes with plenty of polyphenol from green tea and cocoa produced more butyrate, which builds up the gut wall and guards against leaky gut.

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On Walking and Brain Health

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Why practice gratitude? It can boost heart health and immune function, and has a positive effect on brains too, stimulating the release of mood-lifting neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin while curbing the release of cortisol, aka, the stress hormone.

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Pro-inflammatory foods, like sugar, starchy foods, industrial seed oils (aka vegetable oils), processed foods, and factory-farmed meats, rob heart and brain health by perpetuating the kind of disastrous, almost non-stop inflammation that sets the table for life-altering diseases.

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if you’re planning to sweat off the extra pounds you gained during the pandemic, you’ll be running for quite a while! Don’t get me wrong though – exercise is great for you for a thousand reasons, but losing weight isn’t one of them.

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Melatonin is more than a sleep aid, it seems to have a lot of keys that can open up a lot of anti-aging “locks.” It’s an antioxidant, it reduces energy waste products (“oxidative stress”), it’s anti-inflammatory – all of which should help counteract those drivers of aging.

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My clinical experience and alot of research shows that, in many cases, diet, supplements, exercise, stress relief, and improved sleep work better than any drug ever could – which is why I encourage every patient to think of pharmaceuticals as a last resort rather than the first!

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Autophagy is a process that strips out the still-salvageable parts of cells and recycles them to use for energy & create new cells. It can be likened to a cellular fountain of youth, delivering an impressive array of preventative benefits protecting us from dysfunction & disease.

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One of the greatest health hacks out there is ditching sugar. Every system and organ in your body will benefit as sugar plays a pivotal role in the development of the devastating illnesses we fear most, like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s...the list goes on

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A sugar-heavy diet helps rapidly age your organs, while putting you on the fast-track to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, neurological decline, autoimmune disorders and a litany of other avoidable, life-altering diseases. In short, you get old fast. So time to get rid of sugar!

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Magnesium works as a natural stress-busting ‘chill pill,’ helpful in taming the stress response, suppressing the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, and thereby providing an easy, healthy way to fall asleep faster and enjoy more sound, restorative sleep

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We've been programmed to believe that growing older is synonymous with getting slow, achy, forgetful, and sick. But our bodies are perfectly capable of remaining vigorous, and our brains can stay sharp—if we give them good nutrition, regular movement, sleep, stress relief etc

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You need sleep — good, restful, deep, restorative sleep. And if you think sleep is a waste of time, think again. While you’re snoozing, your body is performing essential tasks, clearing out cellular debris and making repairs, system-wide.

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Sugar is basically an addictive, if legal, drug, that offers up short-term pleasure at the cost of dire long-term health consequences. But when you cut out sugar – however you do it – all sorts of wonderful health changes begin to kick in almost immediately, but def within days.

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Think of fasting as giving your metabolism a vacation! There are many different ways of fasting, but the easiest way to do it, without having to go to extremes, is simply to lengthen the day’s natural fast, the time between your last meal at night and the aptly named “break-fast”

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Why is sugar so hard to break up with? Because it’s a drug, an addictive substance that stimulates the same areas in the brain as cocaine and heroin. The sooner you get off it, however you do it, the faster you can start turning back the clock on aging and amp up your immunity.

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Move your body as much as you can through-out your day. Moving improves everything: your metabolism and your microbiome, your sleep and all your body rhythms, your immunity, your stress response, and the overall balance in your life.

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Hot baths before bed can help with sleep. Warm water has a soothing effect on the nervous system and it also slightly raises your body temperature, which drops back down to normal after the bath, sending the body into an even deeper state of relaxation, perfect for lights out.

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What's one of the greatest health hacks out there? Ditching sugar. Stick to a diet that’s super low in sugar, free of processed, refined, altered, injected and manipulated foods, and you’ll automatically boost the health and performance of your gut, brain and body in general.

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Our culture frames sugar as something benign – a celebratory indulgence or maybe just a little reward for getting through the day — but it’s actually more like a punishment for your body. Think of it as a terrible, life-altering substance that’s nothing but trouble.

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Good, clean, healthy food will keep your mitochondria functioning optimally, so be conscious of feeding them, and yourself, well. In particular, eliminate sweet stuff and grains as they turn to sugar too quickly in the bloodstream, not good for you or your mitochondria.

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5 benefits of Magnesium

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Unfortunately, alcohol, the legal drug that for many is synonymous with relaxation and good times, actually drags down gut health in many different ways. If a nightly drink is your norm, then alcohol could be messing up your gut microbiome and interfering with your digestion.

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When you exercise, muscles break down. Then they rebuild, growing larger and stronger—but only during sleep. If you are working out each day but not sleeping at night, you are sabotaging your own efforts.

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The gut digests your food, but it’s also evolved its own nervous system, which is constantly communicating with your brain, (via the vagus nerve), influencing hormone production, immune system function, appetite, digestion, metabolism, behavior, mood, stress responses and sleep.

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Did you know you can make your brain bigger and stronger, and lower the risk of memory loss simply by walking more? Turns out, when we walk, our brains actually release Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) – often referred to as Miracle Gro for the brain.

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Sugar is the devil who sits on far too many shoulders. And the sweet stuff, in all its forms, esp the liquid kind, will drag your body to the gates of neurological and all-round physiological hell with a cavalcade of potentially life-altering neurological and metabolic disorders

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Via @drjamesdinic Modern mistakes of nutrition 1. Blaming salt for what sugar did 2. Blaming fat for what sugar did 3. Blaming butter for what margarine did 4. Blaming cholesterol for what inflammation did 5. Blaming eggs for what toast did 6. Blaming bacon for what cereal did

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A study following thousands of people over 10 years and found that those with high blood sugar had a faster rate of cognitive decline and the higher the blood sugar, the faster the decline.

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NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) is a useful supplement to have around with all these viruses going around. In addition to replenishing levels of glutathione, it has antioxidant and expectorant properties, which help relieve symptoms of respiratory conditions by loosening mucus.

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More evidence that breastfeeding strengthens a baby’s immune system and helps it resist infectious diseases.

How Breastfeeding Strengthens Your Child’s Immune System

Breastfeeding provides an immune boost to infants A recent study by Katherine Wander, an associate professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, suggests that breastfeeding strengthens a baby's...

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