As per my usual recipe creation style, I like simple. So, if you’re
like me you might appreciate the simplicity of this recipe made with
ingredients you probably have in your kitchen already.
Now because it is so energizing, I do not recommend this as a
before-bed snack. While it is incredibly blood-sugar-balancing making
that aspect of it ideal for sleep, it is too energizing before bed.
Trust me on this one! My mom (Ma McCarthy) made it and had it later in the evening and she was up until 2am – yikes! Here’s the recipe.
Mochaccino Chia Breakfast Pudding
Ingredients
1 can 400 ml organic coconut milk, full fat
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1 tbsp greens+ extra energy* (cappuccino flavour)
2-4 tbsp real maple syrup
1/4 cup strawberries mashed
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Shake can of coconut milk before opening. This will help mix up the good fats that may have solidified.
Combine coconut milk with chia seeds and water in a medium size
bowl. Let sit overnight or for a few hours until it becomes
pudding-like.
Mix in raw cacao powder, greens+ extra energy and maple syrup.
Give it a taste test and you can decide at this point how sweet you want it to be. Add more maple syrup if need be.
Top with mashed strawberries and mini chocolate chips!
Notes
Please note, if you do not use full fat canned coconut milk you will
likely get a different consistency so just keep this in mind if you use
almond milk or any other kind of milk.
*If you don’t have Greens+ extra energy and you still want the cappuccino taste you could mix in 1 shot of decaf espresso.
Serves 4
I do recommend using a wire whisk to mix together the ingredients
because you’ll get a smoother consistency. A wire whisk is a kitchen
essential!
Let me know if you try this recipe and get a nice energy ZING from
it! There are some other ways to boost your energy this time of year. But
you might need to wear socks
KAREN FOSTER Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), commonly
known as Cilantro or Dhania, is a powerful herb with many health
benefits. This plant is rich in micronutrients and nutritional
elements.
Various compounds in cilantro give it its distinct scent, which
plays a large role in how foods taste. In addition to pleasant
aromatic factors (described by some as fresh, grassy, and citrusy),
there are aldehyde chemicals, the same as found in soap. People who hate cilantro
may detect the unpleasant soapy compounds more than the pleasant
ones, or perhaps only the soapy ones. Research in identical twins
suggests there may be a genetic basis for this.
Studies have shown that coriander seed extracts
were able to decrease the plasma glucose, improve insulin sensitivity
and improved the serum lipid levelss. When coriander was added to the
diet of diabetic mice, it helped stimulate their secretion of insulin
and lowered their blood sugar. When given to rats, coriander reduced
the amount of damaged fats (lipid peroxides) in their cell membranes.
And when given to rats fed a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet,
coriander lowered levels of total and LDL (the "bad" cholesterol),
while actually increasing levels of HDL (the "good" cholesterol).
Research also suggests that the volatile oils found in the leaves of
the coriander plant, commonly known as cilantro, may have
antimicrobial properties.
In a human study, reported in Plant Foods For Human Nutrition,
researchers observed that coriander (seeds) had a significant
hypolipidaemic effect, resulting in lowering of levels of total
cholesterol and triglycerides, and increasing levels of high-density
lipoprotein. This effect appeared to be caused by increasing
synthesis of bile by the liver and increasing the breakdown of
cholesterol into other compounds. A Phytonutrient-Dense Herb
Many of the above healing properties of coriander
can be attributed to its exceptional phytonutrient content.
Coriander's volatile oil is rich in beneficial phytonutrients,
including carvone, geraniol, limonene, borneol, camphor, elemol, and linalool. Coriander's flavonoids include quercitin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, and epigenin. Plus, coridander contains active phenolic acid compounds, including caffeic and chlorogenic acid.
Recent studies have shown that coriander can be
successfully used in treating anxiety, depression and panic attacks
due to its anxiolytic and sedative effects. This plant contains
linalol, an essential oil that can help detoxify the liver and
increase the appetite. Coriander also has blood thinning proprieties.
Its seeds can be used to prepare medical teas to treat indigestion.
The antimicrobial substances in coriander help
prevent and cure small pox. Because of its heating and analgesic
effect, this plant is used to treat pain in bones and rheumatism. The
high content of bioflavonoids from the leaves helps in treating
varices and hemorrhoids. People concerned with heart health may
benefit from using coriander because this herbal remedy reduces
hypertension by lowering blood pressure. Coriander not only freshens
breath, but it can help cure ulcers and sores in the mouth. It also
reduces the accumulation of heavy metals in the body, which helps in
preventing Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Researchers indicated
that this plant may have sedative and muscle relaxant effects. One of
the most notable proprieties of this plant is related to its ability
to fight against Salmonella, a bacterium that can trigger potentially
life-threatening food poisoning. Cilantro Nutrition Facts
Cilantro is rich in phytonutrients, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. Vitamin A: 270 IU Vitamin K: 12.4 mcg Folate: 2.5 mcg Potassium: 20.8 mg Cilantro is very low in saturated fat and
cholesterol, and the caloric value is nearly nonexistent. It is a good
source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, E, K, calcium, iron,
potassium, and magnesium. Just a 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro provides
270 IU of Vitamin A, and 16% of the daily value recommended of vitamin
K. JUICE RECIPE:
- 1 cucumber
- 2 ribs of celery
- 2 green apples
- A handful of cilantro
- 1 lime
Fresh coriander (or cilantro) leaves should look vibrantly fresh and
be deep green in color. They should be firm, crisp and free from yellow
or brown spots. Whenever possible, buy whole coriander seeds
instead of coriander powder since the latter loses its flavor more
quickly, and coriander seeds can be easily ground with a mortar and
pestle. Even through dried herbs and spices are widely
available in supermarkets, explore the local spice stores or ethnic
markets in your area. Oftentimes, these stores feature an expansive
selection of dried herbs and spices that are of superior quality and
freshness compared to those offered in regular markets. Just like with
other dried spices, try to select organically grown dried coriander
since this will give you more assurance that it has not been
irradiated. Coriander seeds and coriander powder should be
kept in an opaque, tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and
dry place. Ground coriander will keep for about four to six months,
while the whole seeds will stay fresh for about one year. Click Here For More Articles
*This article only represents a very small fraction of the research
regarding the dangers associated with these devices. We encourage you to
further your own research, and just wanted to provide a base to let you
know that it’s something more of us need to pay attention to.
Did you know that a child’s brain absorbs much more radiation than that of an adult?
Dr. Martin Blank,
Ph.D., from the Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics at
Colombia University, has joined a group of scientists from around the
world who are making an international appeal to the United Nations
regarding the dangers associated with the use of various electromagnetic
emitting devices, like cells phones and WiFi.
Below is a video of him outlining the various dangers associated with these devices.
Multiple studies have revealed that cell phone radiation can cause
cancer. Did you know that The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) classified radio frequency fields (including those from
cell phones) as a possible carcinogen in 2011? (source) The
dangers of cell phone use gained a lot of mainstream credibility in
2011 when the World Health Organization (WHO) admitted that cell phone
radiation may cause cancer. The statement was based off of a cumulative
decision made by a team of 31 scientists, from 14 different countries,
after reviewing evidence that suggested this to be the case. You can
read more about that HERE. It’s pretty startling news, especially given the fact that a child’s brain absorbs much more radiation than that of an adult.
Below is a video of Dr. Devra Davis, who is one of the most
well-respected and credentialed researchers on the dangers of
cellphones, among a number of other things.
… [A] cellphone is a two-way microwave radio,’
Dr. Davis pointed out.“Industry has fought successfully to use the
phrase ‘radiofrequency energy’ instead of microwave radiation. Because
they know radiofrequency energy sounds fine. We listen to music with radios. Everybody needs more energy. What could be better than that? But radiofrequency energy is another word for microwave
radiation. If people understood that they were holding a two-way
microwave-radiating device next to their brain or next to their
reproductive organs, they might think differently about it. (source)
The first cell phone generation is now growing up, so if you are a parent, hopefully this gives you something to think about. HERE is a great interview she did with Dr. Mercola that is worth checking out as well.
Things You Can Do To Limit Your Exposure & Why You Shouldn’t Worry
Worrying is pointless, and solves nothing. That being said, coming
across such information can be scary, and that’s the last reaction you
should have; after all, our thoughts feelings and emotions alone have
shown to have a significant effect on our biology, and letting go of
fear could possibly be the first step in helping you limit the effect
that EMFs could be having on your body. That being said, here are some
others measures you can take:
As Dr. Mercola
points outUntil the industry starts taking this matter seriously, the
responsibility to keep children safe falls on the parents. To minimize
the risk to your brain, and that of your child, pay heed to the
following advice:
Don’t let your child use a cell phone. Barring a
life-threatening emergency, children should not use a cell phone, or a
wireless device of any type. Children are far more vulnerable to cell phone radiation than adults, because of their thinner skull bones.
Keep your cell phone use to a minimum. Turn your
cell phone off more often. Reserve it for emergencies or important
matters. As long as your cell phone is on, it emits radiation
intermittently, even when you are not actually making a call. Use a land
line at home and at work.
Reduce or eliminate your use of other wireless devices. Just
as with cell phones, it is important to ask yourself whether or not you
really need to use them every single time. If you must use a portable
home phone, use the older kind that operates at 900 MHz. They are no
safer during calls, but at least some of them do not broadcast
constantly even when no call is being made.
You can measure your exposure from your cordless phone is to measure
with an electrosmog meter, and it must be one that goes up to the
frequency of your portable phone. As many portable phones are 5.8
Gigahertz, we recommend you look for RF meters that go up to 8
Gigahertz.
You can find RF meters at EMFSafetyStore.com.
Even without an RF meter, you can be fairly certain your portable phone
is problematic if the technology is labeled DECT, or digitally enhanced
cordless technology. Alternatively, you can be very careful with the
base station placement as that causes the bulk of the problem since it
transmits signals 24/7, even when you aren’t talking.
“If you can keep the base station at least three rooms away from
where you spend most of your time, and especially your bedroom, they may
not be as damaging to your health. Ideally it would be helpful to turn
off or disconnect your base station every night before you go to bed.” –
Dr Mercola
Limit cell phone use to areas with excellent reception. The
weaker the reception, the more power your phone must use to transmit,
and the more power it uses, the more radiation it emits, and the deeper
the dangerous radio waves penetrate into your body. Ideally, you should
only use your phone with full bars and good reception.
Avoid carrying your cell phone on your body, and do not sleep with it under your pillow or near your head.Ideally, put it in your purse or carrying bag. Placing a cell phone in your bra
or in a shirt pocket over your heart is asking for trouble, as is
placing it in a man’s pocket if he seeks to preserve his fertility.
The most dangerous place to be, in terms of radiation exposure, is
within about six inches of the emitting antenna. You do not want any
part of your body within that area while the phone is on.
Respect others; many are highly sensitive to EMF.
Some people who have become sensitive can feel the effects of others’
cell phones in the same room, even when it is on but not being used.
If you are in a meeting, on public transportation, in a courtroom or
other public places, such as a doctor’s office, keep your cell phone
turned off out of consideration for the “secondhand radiation” effects.
Children are also more vulnerable, so please avoid using your cell phone
near children.
Use a well-shielded wired headset: Wired headsets
will certainly allow you to keep the cell phone farther away from your
body. However, if a wired headset is not well-shielded — and most of
them are not — the wire itself can act as an antenna attracting and
transmitting radiation directly to your brain.
So make sure the wire used to transmit the signal to your ear is shielded.
One of the best kinds of headsets use a combination of shielded wire
and air-tube. These operate like a stethoscope, transmitting the sound
to your head as an actual sound wave; although there are wires that
still must be shielded, there is no wire that goes all the way up to
your head.
Tips for Avoiding Dirty Electricity Risks
Additional options to minimize your risks from dirty electricity,
compiled by Paula Owens, M.S. for the Ahwatukee Foothill News, include:13
“Avoid using laptop computers on your lap.
Switch out compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs for incandescent light bulbs.
Consider replacing Wi-Fi routers with Ethernet cables.
Avoid electric water beds, blankets and heating pads.
Remove electrical devices from your sleeping area. If you must use
an electric alarm clock, keep it at least five inches from your body
when sleeping. Or, opt for a battery-operated clock.
Move power strips at least three inches away from your feet.
Switch to flat-screen TVs and computer monitors as these emit less EMFs than the older styles.
If you live in close vicinity to or underneath electrical wires,
power lines or cell phone towers, you may want to consider moving.
Stand three to four feet away from microwave ovens when in use [or stop using them altogether].
Consider shielding devices to reduce EMFs from cell phones, cordless phones and landline speaker phones.
Ask your electric utility provider to remove wireless smart meters and replace them with a wired smart meter.
Walk barefoot
on the sand, grass or dirt. This common practice known as earthing or
grounding allows the healing negative ions from the ground to flow into
our body and have been shown to reduce stress hormones and inflammation.
Use 100 percent beeswax candles and Himalayan salt lamps in your
home and office to absorb EMFs from the air. Salt lamps serve as natural
room ionizers, emitting negative ions into the environment that
effectively bind with all the excess positive ions, reducing EMFs,
killing bacteria and purifying the air.”
This article will reveal 6 extremely efficient exercises that will
easily help you tone and shape your body. If you do not fancy running,
even though it is one of the best ways to shape your body, this set of
exercises will provide far better results in your struggle to lose
weight and tone your body.
Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers are extremely effective and give magnificent
results since they actively engage the entire body. Despite increasing
the circulation, these exercises strengthen the leg muscles, core and
arms. Do a few sets of 50.
Jump Rope
Skipping is an amazing cardio exercise, as it increases your stamina
while burning calories. Moreover, use jumping rope to alter your regular
routine, like doing “double unders”, tuck jumping, or slowing or
accelerating the pace.
High Knee Sprints
High knee sprints are in fact the motion done while running in place,
but this time, you simply move forward. It is really effective in
burning numerous calories, and it accelerates the heart rate even more
than jogging or running.
You can choose to maintain the same pace, but for best results, you
should increase the speed. Moreover, you can add them intermittently
into your jog, but make a break in order to slow the pace and then go on
with jogging.
Burpees
Burpees are an exercise that activates the whole body as well, and it
enhances your stamina and targets the central body part. It is similar
to up-downs, but with added a jump. Accelerate your motions after the
first few sets, and do them as quickly as you can. For best results, do
100 burpees daily, and you will see the results in a week!
Long Jumps
In order to do them properly, you need a wide and open space, as you
should jump as far as you can. Your feet should stay firm on the
ground, and then, do your best and jump as far as you can. Repeat in
sets of 10-20 jumps for minimum three times. These exercises will
enhance your coordination and balance, and they will help you strengthen
the body and tone the lower body.
Tuck Jumps
This is another effective way to improve the stamina and burn
calories. What’s more, you do not need a lot of space. While performing
them, extend the arms in front of you and as you jump, pull your knees
up, attempting to touch them with the hands. Try to do as many of these
jumps in a set as possible.
It’s hard to believe that it has already been over a year and a half
since actor and comedian Robin Williams decided to take his own life at
the age of 63. Over the course of his acting career, Robin made us think
as Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting, made us cry as Patch Adams in Patch Adams, and made us laugh as the Genie in Aladdin.
These were just three of Robin’s most iconic roles of the 100+ that
he brought to life for us so perfectly. What many may not know, however,
is that Robin was also an incredibly insightful individual; though he
may have left this world physically, the indelible mark his spirit left
on the world will not soon be forgotten, nor will his many powerful
words of wisdom.
Here, in my opinion, are 15 of Robin Williams’ most powerful quotes
that will make you think, laugh, and cry just like his acting
performances do:
1. “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”
We all have a zany side, which for most of us only makes an
appearance in the comfort of our living room or shower when no one else
is home. Rather than suppress that inner spark of madness, Robin reminds
us to embrace it and let it always be at the core of everything that we
do.
2. “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”
We can often feel like a tiny fish in a massive sea, so it only makes
sense to feel as though nothing we do could ever possibly have a global
impact. As Robin reminds us, however, that couldn’t be further from the
truth. Be and share the change you want to see in the world and you
might just surprise yourself by how far it ripples out.
3. “Winning an Oscar is an honor, but, between you and me, it does not makes things easier.”
Life is always filled with challenges, even when we achieve what we
previously set out as a goal. Keep challenging yourself to grow and do
more knowing that, while there will always be challenges in your way,
you will always be able to conquer them.
4. “Tweets? That stuff kills conversation. And people taking
pictures with their phone or recording you, sometimes surreptitiously,
is creepy. They come up and just start talking to you, and you can see
the red light on their phone.”
This commentary on social media reminds us to live in the moment and
not be so obsessed with the bells and whistles that technology continues
to develop and wow us with. Take the time to interact with the people
you love in person, and when out at incredible events don’t be afraid to
put the phone down and actually experience them.
5. “I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up
alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who
make you feel alone.”
6. “I do believe in love; it’s wonderful – especially love
(the) third time around, it’s even more precious; it’s kind of amazing.”
Robin makes us laugh through this social commentary on the state of
marriage and divorce rates in the world. No matter what your life has
and will continue to throw at you in the realm of relationships, keep
your head up and enjoy the experience for what it is.
7. “Reality: What a concept!”
Robin makes us question our entire existence with this short but
impactful quote. No matter your stance on the true nature of reality,
let this quote remind you that life doesn’t need to be taken so
seriously and to be sure to enjoy the ride on occasion.
8. “Politics is so personal, vicious and immediate, how are
you going to get anything done? Even the local politics where I live
have gotten so ugly.”
The state of the political system is certainly questionable in most
parts of the world. Perhaps it’s time we re-evaluate our current systems
and see whether or not they are capable of providing the change we
require to survive and thrive.
9. “I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you.”
Robin comically reminds us to stand behind what we’ve come to know as
true and not be so easily wavered by popular opinion. We all have our
own internal guidance and insight which are more than capable of shaping
an intelligent stance on any matter or issue.
10. “Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn’t turn
out very well – you go, ‘Why did you do that?’ But in the end, I can’t
regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something
that was worth it.”
Life can very easily be filled with regrets, but as Robin reminds us,
there is a lesson and bright side to everything that we experience.
Rather than carrying the weight of the past with you in the present, let
it go and be grateful for the role it played in making you who you are
right now.
11. “The essential truth is that sometimes you’re worried that
they’ll find out it’s a fluke, that you don’t really have it. You’ve
lost the muse or – the worst dread – you never had it at all. I went
through all that madness early on.”
We all face doubt and self-consciousness where we let the opinions of
others shape so much of how we feel. Remind yourself that you have
already accomplished a lot in this life, and are always going to be
capable of doing even more.
12. “Please, don’t worry so much. Because in the end, none of us have very long on this Earth. Life is fleeting.”
Nothing better than a simple reminder to embrace and make the best of
right now. We will never be as young as we are right now, so if not
now, when?
13. “You will have bad times, but they will always wake you up to the stuff you weren’t paying attention to.”
Another reminder that we all go through trials and tribulations in
life. Even though they may seem overwhelming, they always have a purpose
and the power to make us into even stronger individuals when we rise
above them.
14. “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble
pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance,
love: these are what we stay alive for.”
Academic pursuits will always play an integral role in keeping the
world running, but we must not forget to embrace and enjoy the beauty
that love has to offer. In the end, it is likely going to be the loving
moments we shared that we will remember more than our academic
accomplishments.
15. “See, the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis, and only enough blood to run one at a time.”
I wanted to end off on a comedic note since that only seemed fitting
given the number of times that Robin made us laugh over the course of
his life. The strand of truth that can be taken from this quote is how
sexually obsessed we’ve become as a society, both men and women, and how
we need to be sure to balance it out with intelligent decisions.
Most of you have surely experienced some kind of feet issues in life,
and you are well aware of the fact that the numerous products offered
on the market may sometimes fail to deliver satisfactory results, or
just need too much time.
Yet, we will offer some simple, but extremely effective tricks to
help you treat all kinds of problems with the feet, completely
naturally, using ingredients that are already in your kitchen.
In order to cure fungal infections, you should regularly soak the
feet in mouthwash for half an hour. Namely, mouthwash has effective
ingredients, like alcohol, which will treat the infection. Moreover,
soaking the hands in mouthwash will also treat the fungal infection on
the hands.
Namely, you can use onion to cure foot corns. All you need to do is
to soak a thicker onion slice in vinegar and apply it on the lower part
of the foot. Next, put on socks. Repeat this procedure every evening
until you get the desired results. The corns will soften and they will
be easy to remove.
In the case of blisters, you will benefit a lot from the use of
antiperspirants. It may cause a little pain, but it will dry the area of
the blister and will accelerate its healing.
This is an extremely effective method as chili peppers are high in
capsaicin which reduces the swelling and soothes the nerves. Moreover,
you can also use salt in order to relieve the pain caused by bunions, as
salt is rich in magnesium sulfate which reduces inflammation and
alleviates pain.
On the case of gout, you should completely avoid or significantly
reduce the intake of sugar, as it is linked to gout. Furthermore, you
can treat the inflammation by consuming cherries and strawberries as
well.
Also, you should use garlic in the case of Athlete’s foot. All you
need to do is to place a smaller piece of garlic between the toes, and
leave it to act for 24 hours.
Studies on the human gut have added further
evidence that emulsifiers and additives found in most processed foods
are linked to obesity, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disorders.
Studies have used mice to test the effect of two
common emulsifiers - carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80 - on
the microbiome make up and metabolism, finding that relatively
low-level concentrations of the emulsifiers resulted in distinct
alterations to the gut microbial ecosystem (microbiota) and led to
low-grade inflammation and the onset of metabolic syndrome.
Interestingly enough polysorbate-80 it is also an emulsifier used in popular brands of ice cream. The facts is preservatives, emulsifiers, and sweeteners have saturated the food supply for more than four decades.
Emulsifiers are used to improve a food's texture
and to prevent mixtures from separating, particularly in ice cream. Last
year, Benoit Chassaing of Georgia State University showed that mice
that drank water containing one of two emulsifiers underwent changes in
gut bacteria and inflammation of the gut -- changes that led to obesity
and diabetes in these animals.
However, mice that didn't have any gut bacteria
because they had been raised in a sterile environment didn't become ill
when given the same additives, suggesting that it is the emulsifiers'
effect on the microbiome that is to blame. When the ill mice stopped
consuming emulsifiers, their gut bacteria gradually returned to normal.
The question is whether the same might be true
for humans. The growing use of emulsifiers has coincided with a rise in
obesity and diabetes, says Chassaing, while these conditions aren't as
common in countries where less processed food is consumed.
Now Chassaing has supported his findings in mice
using a simulation of the human gut. Working with a team in Belgium, he
looked at two emulsifiers: carboxymethylcellulose (E566 on EU labels)
and polysorbate-80 (E433). When added to a series of flasks that mimic
the conditions of the human digestive tract, each caused an increase in
the levels of a bacterial protein called flagellin, known to cause
inflammation at high concentrations. Chassaing presented the results at a
recent meeting at the Royal Society in London.
In addition to this study, there have been studies
in Food and Chemical Toxicology which showed
that Polysorbate 80 causes infertility. Baby
female rats were injected with polysorbate 80 at days 4-7
after birth. It accelerated the maturing of the rats
and caused changes to the vagina and womb
lining, hormonal changes, ovary deformities
and degenerative follicles.
According to Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Volume 95, Number 6, December 2005 , pp. 593-599(7), "it
is of current relevance as a 'hidden'
inductor of anaphylactoid reactions", and
"Polysorbate 80 was identified as the
causative agent for the anaphylactoid reaction of nonimmunologic
origin in the patient. The study included a
pregnant woman who suffered anaphylactic shock
after being given a IV drip of multi-vitamins
containing polysorbate 80.
What Is The Function of An Emulsifier?
Extended shelf life of bread products through starch complexing
Bread manufacturers can improve their
production through improved dough handling by using emulsifiers which
interact with the gluten network
Low-viscosity emulsifiers enable the use of precision liquid dosing systems in modern, highly automated industrial bakeries
Emulsifiers stabilise the emulsion in low-fat
spreads providing the right stability and mouthfeel and reduce
spattering in frying margarine
Emulsifiers give baked and snack products the necessary functionality without the trans fats
Confectionery manufacturers can improve the
cost efficiency of their production of chocolate and chocolate
compounds by using emulsifiers to control the viscosity and thereby
the loss of product during handling
"The growing use of emulsifiers has coincided with a rise in obesity and diabetes"
The simulator results are more convincing than
the mouse studies, since lab animals and humans have vastly different
gut microbiomes, says Glenn Gibson of the University of Reading in the
UK, who studies gut disorders. "The definitive test, however, is
obviously a human trial."
Chassaing is now enrolling volunteers for the
first human trial to look at the effects of emulsifiers on gut and
metabolic health. Carrying out this study won't be easy, he says, as the
participants' diets will have to be strictly controlled.
In his earlier work, the mice were given up to 1
per cent of an emulsifier in their water, which Chassaing thinks
reflects the levels some people may be consuming. But Patrice Cani of
the Louvain Drug Research Institute in Belgium thinks people who eat a
balanced diet are unlikely to be exposed to the levels given to the
mice.
Nevertheless, Cani says, we should be concerned.
Whatever the results of the human trial, regulators need to rethink the
way they test the safety of food, he says, as existing tests were
developed before we understood the importance of our gut microbiota and
how they can be affected by what we consume.
Sweet potatoes can be considered
a superfood. They are one of the healthiest and cheapest vegetables on
the planet. (And one day, perhaps, even off the planet, as NASA has chosen the sweet potato for space missions.) A study out of the University of Washington aimed to identify which vegetables provided the most nutrients per dollar. In my video, Anti-Cancer Potential of Sweet Potato Proteins,
you can see a graph of affordability versus nutrition for different
foods. The healthiest foods, like dark green leafy vegetables, may also
be the cheapest, and the highest nutrient-rich food scores per dollar
were obtained for sweet potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are not just packed with nutrition but may also have
special cancer-fighting properties. In 1931, a unique protein was discovered in sweet potatoes. It turns out that 80% of the protein in sweet potatoes is a type of protease inhibitor with potential anticancer effects. These proteins were originally tested against leukemia and appeared to suppress the growth of leukemia cells in a petri dish.
But how would a sweet potato protein ever get into our bloodstream?
As soon as most proteins hit our stomach, they start getting digested.
To get around the digestion issue, researchers tried
sweet potato protein against tongue cancer cells (sweet potato proteins
certainly come in contact with our mouth!). Tongue cancer is often
treated with chemotherapy, and most of the chemo drugs for tongue cancer
have adverse effects; so, it is indispensable for us to find other
therapeutic strategies. Sweet potato protein rapidly diminished
viability of the cancer in vitro within a matter of days, leading the
researchers to propose that sweet potatoes may be useful for human tongue cancer. But could they possibly help with other cancers as well?
Remarkably, this special class of proteins doesn’t just survive digestion, but may also be absorbed into the bloodstream intact (in at least two of the nine women with advanced cervical cancer researchers tried giving them to).
Most recently, sweet potato proteins were tried
on colorectal cancer cells, one of our most common and deadly cancers.
Normally, we just surgically remove the colon, but that only works in
the early stages since there are often “micrometastases” outside the
colon that can subsequently lead to cancer recurrence and death; so,
we’ve been searching for anti-metastatic agents. Not only does sweet
potato protein slow down the growth of colon cancer cells, but it may
also decrease cancer cell migration and invasion.
Sweet potato consumption has also been associated with lower gallbladder cancer rates, but it has never been directly put to the test, but what’s the downside?
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite snacks. During the harsh Boston
winters during my medical training, I used to put two freshly
microwaved sweet potatoes in my coat pockets as natural hand-warmers.
When they cooled down, my hand-warmers became instant healthy snacks!
More videos on getting the most nutrition for one’s dollar:
The other day my friend Nell woke up and complained of a sharp
pain behind her eye. She said it felt as if she was being stabbed with
an ice pick.
Right away she panicked, and wondered if a tumor was growing behind
her eye. Thankfully that wasn’t the case, but Nell still wanted the best
“pain behind the eye” treatment.
First, we had to determine the causes of the pain behind her eye. A
pain or headache behind the eye is often a sign of a greater problem.
That being said, the cause of the eye pain is not always easy to
determine.
The pain can be sharp and intense as it was for Nell, but it can also
be dull. Other symptoms related to feeling pain behind the eye include a
fever, tearing, redness, numbness, double vision, weakness, light
sensitivity, sinus pressure, and feeling pain whenever you move your
eye.
What Causes Pain Behind the Eye?
As mentioned, pain behind the eye is most likely not a serious
problem, but the cause is important to figure out. What causes pain
behind the eye? The following are many of the causes associated with
pain behind the eyes.
Sinusitis: Sinusitis is a sinus cavity inflammation
that causes pressure and pain behind your cheek bones or eyes. Other
symptoms of sinusitis include fatigue, toothaches, fever, a stuffy nose,
a reduced sense of taste, and tenderness in the front of the face.
Causes of sinusitis include a respiratory infection, environmental
allergies, or food allergies or sensitivities.
Vision problems: A pain behind the eye is sometimes
related to vision problems, including farsightedness, nearsightedness,
and astigmatism. The syndrome presbyopia causes blurred near
vision and can also produce pain behind the eyes. The pain behind the
eye will result from the brain and eye trying to compensate from the
from vision problems. Intense focusing and squinting can lead to
shooting pain behind the eye.
Dry eye syndrome: Dry eye syndrome is also called
sicca syndrome, keratitis sicca, or simply just dry eyes! It is thought
that between 17% and 30% of people suffer from dry eye syndrome at some
point during their life. When dry eyes are persistent, headaches and
light sensitivity will also occur. The pain will lead to pain behind the
eye.
Scleritis: Scleritis is inflammation from inside the sclera—the
tough outer eyeball coating. The condition is also known to produce
stabbing pain behind the eye, and pain from eye movement. Other symptoms
include light sensitivity and redness, and it can develop without any
underlying cause. However, scleritis may manifest from scleroderma, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Optic neuritis: Optic neuritis will occur when the
optic nerve becomes inflamed. The optic nerve is the cable that connects
the eye and the brain. In turn, the condition will often cause pain
behind the eye or from eye movement. Optic neuritis is thought to lead
to the development of multiple sclerosis.
Migraines: The cause can also be a throbbing pain
behind the eye headache. Migraines will only affect six percent of those
with headaches, but they are very intense and painful. Migraine
sufferers will often complain about pain behind their eyes. Migraine headaches
can be triggered from certain smells, eating something that causes an
allergic reaction, stress, and flashing strobe lights. Migraine
sufferers will often get them at least once each month.
Ocular migraine: An ocular migraine is a rare and
more serious problem that affects one of every 200 people who suffer
from migraines. It is a common pain behind the eye headache that will
often bother just one eye. The condition is also called a retinal
migraine. The condition requires medical attention immediately, and it
may be a sign of a tumor.
Cluster headaches: A cluster headache is a more
painful type of headache. It even leads to waking up in the middle of
the night with an intense pain behind your eye. Frequent periods of
cluster headaches will disappear for weeks or months, and then reappear
later on. The cluster headache is triggered by a sudden histamine or serotonin release; other symptoms will include red eyes, tearing, a stuffy nose, and eye swelling.
Aneurysm: A brain aneurysm is another possible
cause of pain behind the left eye. An aneurysm will occur when an artery
wall or blood vessels in the brain are weak. As a result, there may be
hemorrhagic bleeding or a stroke. Many times hemorrhagic strokes are
subarachnoid hemorrhages that will lead to pain behind the left eye and
throbbing headaches.
Papilloedema: Papilloedema is a condition of optic
disc swelling caused by an increase in intracranial pressure. It may
also be caused by inflammation, hemorrhages, and brain tumors. The
swelling will occur for hours and even weeks at a time. Many times
coughing and sneezing make the condition worse, but lying down will
improve symptoms. Signs of papilloedema include headaches, double or
blurry vision, and pain behind the eye.
Glaucoma: Throbbing pain behind the eye can also be
caused by glaucoma. The condition is known as vision loss caused by
increased intraocular pressure. The pain will occur when pressure from
one of the eyes builds, and eventually causes damage. Other symptoms of
glaucoma include blurry vision, nausea,
vomiting, mild headaches, swollen eyelids, watery eyes, and the gradual
loss of peripheral vision. Nutritional deficiencies, diabetes,
hypertension, and some prescription drugs are possible causes of
glaucoma.
How to Treat Pain Behind the Eye?
Treatment is important with pain behind the eyes. Treatment for pain
behind the eyes will depend on the cause. For instance, pain relievers
like “Ibuprofen” can help treat a pain behind the eye headache. On the
other hand, soaking your feet in hot water, and immersing your hands in
cold water can also help. This can help when the pain behind the eyes is
headache-related. The following are some other natural pain behind the
eye treatment options:
1. 5-HTP
Several studies have found that 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can
prevent and treat tension and migraine headaches by increasing serotonin
and endorphin levels. 5-HTP is considered a natural painkiller that
affects circulation in the brain’s blood vessels.
In one of the largest double-blind studies of 5-HTP for migraine headaches published in the journalEuropean Neurology
in 1986, 124 patients had received either 5-HTP or the migraine drug
methysergide for a six-month period. Treatment reduced the frequency of
headaches by 50%, while 71% of patients taking 5-HTP saw improved
migraine headache symptoms.
2. CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency is common in people with migraine
headaches. CoQ10 can prevent and reduce pain behind the eyes caused by
migraine headaches. Studies have found that CoQ10 is effective and well-
tolerated for treatment of headaches.
In a randomized, crossover, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study published in the journalCephalalgia in 2011, CoQ10 was found to reduce the severity of headaches in 120 patients.
3. Magnesium
Magnesium deficiency is also well established in migraine sufferers. In turn, magnesium is thought to improve pain behind the eyes related to glaucoma and migraine headaches. In glaucoma, magnesium will relax blood vessel walls, and improve blood flow to the eyes.
Various studies have found that magnesium can effectively treat migraine headaches, and prevent tension headaches. The magnesium dosage should reduce if diarrhea occurs from the supplement.
4. Detect and eliminate food allergies/intolerances
Tension and migraine headaches are usually triggered by food
allergies and intolerances. Scientific evidence has found that the
detection and removal of intolerable or allergenic foods can greatly
reduce or eliminate migraine and headache symptoms like pain behind the
eyes.
Testing for food allergies and intolerances include enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA), a bio-meridian test, a meridian stress
assessment test, a bio-analysis with bio-energetic test, and a food
elimination diet.
5. Low-glycemic diet
Hypoglycemia is thought to be a trigger for migraine headaches. Low
blood sugar is often caused by a diet of high glycemic-index carbs like
breads and sweetened cereals. Eating low glycemic-index foods will help
balance blood sugar levels that trigger migraines.
Low glycemic foods include vegetables like
In a systematic review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
in 2009, evidence supports acupuncture for migraine headaches. Certain
acupressure points can help relieve pain behind the eyes related to
headaches, sinusitis, and glaucoma. In particular, stomach 3 (St3) will
relieve pressure on the eyes related with glaucoma. Bladder 2 (B2) is
also useful for tired and painful eyes related to sinus and headache
pain.
7. Exercise and yoga
Exercise and yoga can help treat conditions related with pain behind
the eyes, including headaches and sinusitis. Postures that help those
with headaches include the dolphin pose, bridge pose, big toe pose,
corpse pose, and downward-facing dog. Using a neti pot can also help
pain behind the eyes related to sinusitis.
A neti pot is a ceramic pot that delivers a saline wash to the nasal
passages, and it is an object used in traditional yoga practices. Camel
pose, all limbs pose, cobra pose, and cow’s face pose are also great
postures for sinusitis. Yoga can also help relieve stress associated
with headaches.
When to See a Doctor for Eye Pain
When is it the right time to seek medical attention when you
experience pain behind the eye? It is good time to visit the doctor when
eye pain occurs, and you also have a weak immune system, you wear
contact lenses, or pain has worsened after three days of using
medication. Also, contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the
following symptoms:
See halos around lights
The pain behind the eye is strangely severe
You suddenly have problems seeing clearly
Your eye is very painful to touch
The eye appears to bulge outward
Moving the eye is difficult
Eye pain is accompanied by vomiting or abdominal pain
Eye pain is caused by a chemical or a foreign object
How to Prevent Eye Pain?
What are other ways to treat pain behind the eyes? Remember that a
healthy lifestyle is important to prevent and treat pain behind the
eyes, especially when headaches are the cause. A healthy lifestyle will
include getting adequate rest and eating lots of vegetables and other
whole foods. It is also a good idea to drink plenty of water, while
avoiding processed foods, smoking, and alcohol.
How do you avoid pain behind the eyes? It can help by wearing proper
eye protection when the cause of your pain behind the eye is
vision-related. Here are some other ways you can prevent pain behind the
eyes:
Be sure to routinely and thoroughly clean your contact lenses. Also,
wear your glasses whenever you can to allow time for your eyes to rest.
Contacts should also not be worn longer than intended.
Chemicals should always be directed away from your body. The
chemicals include pest control spray, detergents, and household
cleaners.
When it comes to our health, taking one person’s word as doctrine
might not be the best idea, whether they are a doctor or not. What one
person truly believes to be the best course of action in treating an
illness may be the last thing someone else recommends, depending on a
complex range of factors, including where and how they were educated,
and, in particular, who funded that education. Indeed, many concerns
have been raised about the use of industry-accepted pharmaceuticals,
often by the very doctors who were told to use them. We now have,
moreover, an overwhelming amount of evidence to corroborate what many of
these professionals have been trying to tell us for decades:
The medical profession is being bought by the pharmaceutical
industry, not only in terms of the practice of medicine, but also in
terms of teaching and research. The academic institutions of this
country are allowing themselves to be the paid agents of the pharmaceutical industry. I think it’s disgraceful. – Arnold Seymour Relman (1923-2014), Harvard Professor of Medicine and Former Editor-in-Chief of the New England Medical Journal (source)
There is a reason why the most widely accessed article in the history of the Public Library of Science (PLoS) is entitled, Why Most Published Research Findings Are False. In the report, researchers stated that most current published research findings are false, and this was more than 10 years.
Dr. Peter Gotzsche, co-founder of the Cochrane Collaboration (the
world’s most foremost body in assessing medical evidence), hopes to make
clear this very problem. He is currently working to inform the
world about the dangers associated with several pharmaceutical grade
drugs. Based on his research, he estimates that 100,000 people in the
United States alone die each year from the side-effects of correctly
used prescription drugs, noting that “it’s remarkable that nobody raises an eyebrow when we kill so many of our own citizens with drugs.” He published a paper last year in the Lancet arguing that
our use of antidepressants is causing more harm than good, and taking
into consideration the recent leaks regarding antidepressant drugs, it
seems he is correct.
The most recent example of this kind of corruption in relation
to antidepressants comes from a study that was published last week in
the British Medical Journal by researchers at the Nordic
Cochrane Center in Copenhagen. The study showed that pharmaceutical
companies were not disclosing all information regarding the results of
their drug trials:
[This study] confirms that the full degree of harm of antidepressants
is not reported. They are not reported in the published literature, we
know that – and it appears that they are not properly reported in
clinical study reports that go to the regulators and from the basis of
decisions about licensing. (source)
Researchers looked at documents from 70 different double-blind,
placebo-controlled trials of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRI) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) and
found that the full extent of serious harm in clinical study reports
went unreported. These are the reports sent to major health authorities
like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tamang Sharma, a PhD student at Cochrane and lead author of the study, said:
We found that a lot of the appendices were often
only available upon request to the authorities, and the authorities had
never requested them. I’m actually kind of scared about how bad the
actual situation would be if we had the complete data. (source)
This is not the first time that pharmaceutical companies have been
caught manipulating science in order to get antidepressants onto the
shelves. It was only a couple of months ago that an independent review
found that the commonly prescribed antidepressant drug Paxil
(paroxetine) is not safe for teenagers, even though a large amount of
literature had already suggested this previously. The 2001 drug trial
that took place, funded by GlaxoSmithKline, found that these drugs were
completely safe, and used that ‘science’ to market Paxil as safe for
teenagers.
Gotzche’s two main areas of focus are antidepressants and
“non-steroidal anti-inflammatory” painkillers like ibuprofen, tylenol,
celecoxib, and diclofenac. Another is Vioxx, which was actually
withdrawn after it was discovered that it caused more than 100,000 cases
of serious heart disease in the United States during the five years
that it was on the market.
According to Gotzche, these deaths are just the tip of the iceberg
when it comes to the failure of the drug regulatory process to protect
patients:
These terms for our drugs are invented by the
drug industry. They had a huge financial interest in calling these
things anti-inflammatory. It lured doctors into believing that these
drugs somehow also had an effect on the disease process and reduced the
joint damage.
In his paper he also notes that antidepressants have replaced drugs
that were found to be harmful, like Valium and Xanax, but are just as
addictive and their side effects just as dangerous.
According to Professor Gotzsche, here’s a list of things you want to avoid:
Antidepressants for all, because they probably don’t work for severe cases of depression
All brain-active drugs in children
Anti-psychotics and other brain-active drugs for the elderly.
Psychotropic drugs should be used as little as possible and mostly in
very acute situations, as they are very harmful when used long term
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used for arthritis, muscle
pain and headaches, including over-the-counter, low dose ibuprofen.
These drugs should be used as little as possible
Mammography screening, as it doesn’t prolong life whereas it makes
many healthy women ill through over diagnosis and leads to the premature
death for some because radiotherapy and chemotherapy increases
mortality when used for harmless cancers detected at screening.
Drugs for urinary incontinence, as they very likely don’t work
“The case against science is straightforward: much of the
scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue. Afflicted by
studies with small sample sizes, tiny effects, invalid exploratory
analyses, and flagrant conflicts of interest, together with an obsession
for pursuing fashionable trends of dubious importance, science has
taken a turn towards darkness.” – Dr. Richard Horton, the current Editor-In-Chief of the Lancet (source)
Here is a great video that I share in most of my articles that have
to do with this topic. It’s a clip of Dr. Peter Rost, a former vice
president of Pfizer and a whistleblower of the pharmaceutical industry.
Author of “The Whistleblower, Confessions of a Healthcare Hitman,” Rost is an insider expert on big pharma marketing.
Nearly every major fitness tracker on the market has security issues
that leave their users at risk of tracking by third parties, according to a report from Open Effect.
The Canadian non-profit research organisation found that seven of the
eight fitness trackers it looked into emit identifiable signals that
means users could be surreptitiously tracked over long periods of time —
and some have further security issues, including not encrypting user
data. (We first saw Open Effect's report over on The Daily Dot.)
It's good news for Apple customers — the Appe Watch is the only device surveyed that got a clean bill of health in the report.
But the Basis Peak, the Fitbit Charge HR, the Garmin Vivosmart, the
Jawbone UP 2, the Mio Fuse, the Withings Pulse O2, and the Xiaomi Mi
Band all failed on one or more fronts.
The main problem is that the devices have an unchanging MAC address
(Media Access Control address) when not paired with a smartphone. This
means monitoring equipment could detect this MAC address and use it to
track users over extended periods of time without the user's knowledge.
For example, Open Effect suggests users could be tracking in shopping centres, and the data could be sold to marketers and used by police (emphasis ours):
Our findings directly relate to the case
of shopping centres that scan for Bluetooth devices to monitor customer
journeys as they move from store to store. As an example, a mall visitor
wearing a Fitbit Charge HR might have turned off their phone’s
Bluetooth radio to save power, or forgotten their phone at home or in
the car. In either case, the Fitbit device would emit advertising
packets detectable by the shopping centre’s scanning. Since the
Fitbit does not change its MAC address the shopping centre can monitor
the presence of the MAC address relative to its scanners and pinpoint
the customer’s location. The shopping centre could record all
this location data for future study. Where the shopping centre is part
of a conglomerate of similar venues, or where the scanning system is
provided to the mall by a third party, location records derived from
Bluetooth scans from a variety of different venues might be stored
together to provide an overview of all the places the organization has
‘seen’ a particular MAC address.
Law enforcement agencies might also be interested in databases holding Bluetooth MAC addresses.
In the case of the shopping mall, authorities might request access to a
subset, or all of, the retained records. This has the effect of the
collection of Bluetooth MAC information being used far in excess of the
reason the devices were emitting advertising packets: to pair with a
phone, in order for the user to track their fitness behaviours. The
shopping centre could also decide to sell its customer data to a
marketing agency or other data broker without first notifying customers.
In contrast, the Apple Watch changes its MAC address when turning on and off, and at ten-minute intervals.
Some devices also failed to properly secure user data, and allow for the faking of health records.
Garmin Connect does not employ basic data transmission security
practices for its iOS or Android applications and consequently exposes
fitness information to surveillance or tampering," the report finds.
And "Jawbone and Withings applications can be exploited to create fake
fitness band records. Such fake records call into question the
reliability of that fitness tracker data use in court cases and
insurance programs."
Business Insider reached out to the companies named in the report for comment.
In a statement, Jawbone spokesperson Patrick Sebastian Henkel
downplayed the risks. "We do not believe the vulnerability described
[Bluetooth tracking] causes significant risk to our users, and we do not
believe our users are at risk of having their location tracked over a
long period of time," Jawbone's statement says. "No user data is
transmitted during device discovery. User data is encrypted for transfer
and will only be transmitted once a secure connection is established
between the activity tracker and a trusted application. Additionally,
device discovery is disabled when this connection is active. Prior to
the Open Effect findings, this issue had not been raised to our Customer
Care team."
"From an industry perspective, [Bluetooth Low
Energy] privacy is a relatively new control and Fitbit is actively
exploring how to incorporate BLE privacy into future products," FitBit
said in a statement. "It’s important to note that Open Effect’s finding
can only be used to confirm that an active tracker is nearby. No
personally identifiable information is shared or accessible. It’s highly
unlikely that a hacker could stumble across a particular device, know
who it belongs to, and track the device's movement. We are not aware of
any consumer reports, inquiries or security incidents related to this
issue and will continue to monitor it carefully."
You walk into a supplement store intending to pick up a multivitamin.
Simple, right? But once you begin browsing you’re whisked away by
someone who says you need three other products, ranging from Blue Algae
to Volcanic Minerals. You leave asking yourself, What the hell just happened? You’ve blown your budget and suddenly have all sorts of new ailments to treat.
The health-and-wellness industry is bigger then ever, and it’s vying
for your attention and your money. As the saying goes, there’s a sucker
born every minute, and believe me, I’ve been one of them. The fact is,
the average American doesn’t get enough of certain key nutrients. (Not
even close.) But that doesn’t mean you need to drink tree bark and fill
up your shopping cart with pills.
Over the years, through personal injury and illnesses, I’ve done research, picked the brains of holistic pros and asked MDs, What do we need the most?
Here’s what I’ve discovered (and what you’ll find in my medicine
cabinet). The benefits range from better digestion and reduced
inflammation to improved concentration and happiness! Here they are, my
top five supplements for men, ranked.
1. Probiotics
These little microorganisms can save your ass. Science is saying now
more than ever that illness—and health—starts from the gut. This
positive bacteria can not only improve digestion but, according to the
Mayo Clinic, can actually shield you from “bad” bacteria. Additional
research says probiotics can boost immunity, lower the risk for diseases
across the board and even assist in weight loss and the prevention of
obesity. 2. Omegas
These fatty acids have been praised for doing everything from healing
injuries to helping with ADD. According to Harvard University, this
essential fat—important for reducing inflammation—has been shown to
prevent heart disease and stroke and to lower your blood pressure. Many
athletes I know say they heal from injuries quicker and are able to move
better with this supplement in their routine. 3. Vitamin C
This one’s responsible for promoting collagen and repairing tissues in
the body. Research also shows it can protect against heart disease, high
cholesterol and cancer. Vitamin C can also give you energy, and
according the Mayo Clinic can even boost your mood! It’s a top choice
among beauty experts for great skin, too, because its antioxidant
properties fight off free-radicals and delay the aging process. Your
body doesn’t store it long, so making it part of your daily regimen is
important. 4. Vitamin D
Americans are rapidly becoming an indoor society. We spend hours and
hours under fluorescent light and are deprived of the sunlight we so
desperately need. Vitamin D is key for calcium absorption, giving you
healthy bones and teeth. Some experts are now saying it can even prevent
certain illnesses—MS, diabetes and cancer among them. Oh, and heads up,
British studies show that some men reported better cognitive
functioning and memory. 5. Ubiquinol
Also referred to as CoQ10, Ubiquinol is claimed to be one of the world’s
most powerful antioxidants. It’s a naturally occurring substance that
we need more and more of as we age. Research says it fights off
oxidative damage big time and increases cardiovascular health. A
powerful double-blind, controlled study recently showed that after an
increase of Ubiquinol in Olympic athletes, their peak performance
dramatically improved. I personally feel my cardio and breathing have
improved after consistent use of Ubiquinol.
