Story at-a-glance Regular lab testing provides precise, actionable insights that enable early detection of possible diseases to improve long-term health outcomes Iron overload testing is crucial since excess iron is more common than deficiency; check serum ferritin levels and GGT enzyme levels for accuracy Hormone…
Story at-a-glance Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, a former UCSF professor, treats complex health issues by addressing root causes. He believes microbiome problems and leaky gut are fundamental to many diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders Chronic diseases often result from accumulated toxicities and nutritional deficiencies. Herskowitz…
Story at-a-glance Exercise stops your immune system from overreacting after a muscle injury, helping prevent short-term pain from becoming chronic Daily physical activity, even as simple as swimming or walking, switches off inflammatory signals that keep pain going Your brain’s pain control system is retrained…
Story at-a-glance People with recent-onset tinnitus scored significantly lower on cognitive tests measuring memory, focus, and processing speed, even after accounting for age, stroke, diabetes, and other risk factors Tinnitus hijacks your brain’s attention system, draining cognitive resources and making it harder to concentrate, switch…
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 The widespread promotion of vaccination is predicated upon having profound benefits and no risks. As vaccines frequently injure their recipients, sustaining this paradigm requires suppressing all evidence of vaccine harm and psychologically programming vaccine supporters to be incapable of seeing injuries all around…
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…
