Story at-a-glance Around the advent of the American Civil War, in the 1870s or so, is when they developed the technology to extract oils from seeds. Before then, the average LA intake was less than 5 grams a day, and likely closer to 2 or…
Story at-a-glance Eating more than 300 grams of ultraprocessed food per day significantly increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, regardless of your weight or calorie intake Just one extra serving of ultraprocessed food per day, such as a granola bar or soda, raises…
Story at-a-glance More than 10 years ago, the average German had 20 toxins over the threshold of detection in their blood. Today, the average is over 500 — an indication suggesting detoxification is a necessity for everyone When your body is contaminated with man-made toxins,…
Story at-a-glance Research shows consuming more than seven sweetened drinks per week reduces sperm concentration by 22% and negatively impacts sperm count, shape, and movement Higher intake of sugary beverages lowers testosterone and key fertility hormones while increasing DNA damage in sperm — making conception…
Story at-a-glance Ultraprocessed foods are designed to melt in your mouth and bypass the need for chewing, which blocks your brain’s ability to register fullness and drives you to overeat Food companies use sound, smell, appearance, and packaging to stimulate your senses and condition your…
Story at-a-glance Healthy soil acts like a sponge, absorbing nearly all rainfall, while conventionally tilled soil sheds water and erodes, contributing to droughts and floods Livestock, when managed properly through rotational grazing, restore degraded land by fertilizing, reseeding, and rebuilding soil structure naturally Farmers around…
Story at-a-glance Motivation isn’t just about willpower; it also starts with brain chemistry. Dopamine drives your internal momentum to act, and thiamine plays a key role in keeping this system energized Thiamine deficiency disrupts energy metabolism in high-demand organs like the brain and heart. Early…
Story at-a-glance Your immune system’s frontline defenders, called neutrophils, are most powerful in the early morning when activated by daylight exposure Light works like an internal alarm, switching your immune response on at the right time and boosting your body’s ability to fight infection When…
Story at-a-glance Merck’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot clesrovimab (Enflonsia) was approved even though 11.71% of babies in the trial experienced serious adverse events, including seizures, brain injury, and death Infants who got clesrovimab had a 350% higher risk of upper respiratory infections — exactly…
Story at-a-glance A specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, found in oats and barley, was shown to reduce levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the blood within just four weeks Participants who consumed beta-glucan experienced significant drops in legacy PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS,…
Story at-a-glance Inflammation in your colon triggers insulin resistance by sending nerve signals from your liver to your pancreas, even before your blood sugar rises A study showed that leaky gut activates a liver stress response, which tells your pancreas to expand insulin-producing cells in…
Story at-a-glance Healthier eating patterns significantly improve cholesterol, triglycerides, and liver fat even when body weight remains unchanged, showing that metabolic benefits occur independently Metabolic markers like insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control improve within six to 12 weeks of dietary changes, providing quick motivation…
Story at-a-glance Inhaling microplastics disrupts your lung’s immune defenses within 24 hours by disabling macrophages, the cells that normally clear out pathogens and waste Once inhaled, plastic particles travel beyond your lungs and accumulate in your liver, brain, kidneys, and colon, raising your risk for…
Story at-a-glance Vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a growing metabolic disorder that often develops silently until serious damage occurs Research shows vitamin D controls liver function at the genetic level, activating fat-burning genes while suppressing fat storage, making…
Story at-a-glance Light profoundly affects cellular health through mitochondria, which act as cellular antennas detecting electromagnetic frequencies and producing energy through electron transport chains that generate ATP and metabolic water Non-native electromagnetic fields from modern technology disrupt mitochondrial function and cellular health, but simple steps…
Story at-a-glance Linoleic acid (LA), a fat once rare in the human diet, now makes up as much as 25% of daily calories for many Americans and accumulates in fat tissue for years, disrupting metabolism and fueling chronic disease Even “clean” foods like chicken, pork,…
Story at-a-glance Your skin is a layered, responsive organ that reflects your health status and daily choices. Diet plays a major role in its aging, hydration, repair, and structural resilience Chronological aging is shaped by internal processes, while photoaging results from external stressors like UV…
Story at-a-glance Ultraprocessed foods make up 43% of American grocery purchases, with lower-income households buying significantly more despite their association with numerous health risks Research links ultraprocessed food consumption to 32 health conditions including heart disease, obesity, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, and metabolic dysfunction These…
Story at-a-glance Both synthetic and “natural” chewing gums release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles per piece, with an average person ingesting 30,000 microplastics annually from gum alone Chewing gum is a “parafunctional” activity that causes or worsens TMJ disorders, leading to jaw pain, headaches…
Story at-a-glance Kyphosis (rounded upper back) signals spine failure from muscle weakness, poor posture or fragile bones; it increases risks of falls, breathing problems and early death Height loss exceeding 3 centimeters often indicates silent spinal fractures; these allow your spine to buckle forward even…
