Prunes: Nature’s Answer to Constipation
Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test as natural home remedies for constipation....
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Which Beans Best Block the Spread of Cancer?
Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test as natural home remedies for constipation. The act of defecation is very private and the object of cultural taboos, so much so that it’s rarely thought of, even by physicians—but it...
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Drinking Water, Losing Weight
A few times a day, drink two cups of cold water on an empty stomach...
Boosting Your Metabolism Safely
If you drink two cups of water, the adrenal hormone noradrenaline can surge in your...
Does Drinking Water Affect Our Adrenal Hormones?
Drinking water can be a safe, simple, and effective way to prevent yourself from fainting....
Ephedra-Like Weight Loss Minus the Risks
The diving reflex shows that it’s possible to have selective adrenal hormone effects. Thermogenic drugs...
Tap, Filtered, or Bottled Water?
There are disinfection byproducts in tap water. What happened when Brita, PUR, ZeroWater, and refrigerator...
Is Cereal or Oatmeal Better for Breakfast?
Food structure, not only nutrient composition, may be “critical for optimal health.” As you can...
Can Ginger Help a Diabetic Diet?
Ground ginger and ginger tea are put to the test for blood sugar control. In...
Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?
When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light...
Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?
What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and...
Are Energy Drinks Risky?
Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy...
Why Should (or Shouldn’t) We Eat a Macrobiotic Diet?
What happens when you put diabetics on a diet composed largely of whole grains, vegetables,...
How Foods Are Tested for Depression
What is the science behind the marketing of foods for antidepressant effects? If you go...
Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective
Commercial influences may have corrupted the American College of Sports Medicine’s hydration guidelines. If you...
Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes
Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes. As you...
Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods
In my book How Not to Die, I center my recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of everything I try...
How Risky Is the Arsenic in Rice?
Getting rice down to the so-called safe water limit for arsenic would still allow for...
Arsenic in Rice Milk, Rice Krispies, and Brown Rice Syrup
I recommend people switch away from using rice milk For kids and teens, the amount...
Arsenic in Infant Rice Cereal
When it comes to rice and rice-based products, pediatric nutrition authorities have recommended that arsenic...
Eating to Block Lead Absorption
Intake of certain nutrients has been associated with lower lead levels in the body. For...
The Flint Lead Crisis May Be the Tip of the Iceberg
Back in the 1960s, a Pulitzer prize-winning scientist described the problem of childhood lead poisoning...
How the Lead Paint and Gas Industries Got Away with It
We have known for thousands of years that lead can be toxic and for more...
What Happens If You Have Red Wine or Avocados with a Meal?
Whole plant sources of sugar and fat can ameliorate some of the postprandial (after meal)...
Boosting Antiviral Immune Function with Green Tea
Unlike most antiviral drugs, green tea appears to work by boosting the immune system to...
