Flashback Friday: Hibiscus Tea vs. Plant-Based Diets for Hypertension & How Much Is Too Much?
How do the blood-pressure lowering effects of hibiscus tea compare to the DASH diet, a...
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Friday Favorites: Caffeine Shampoo and Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth
I cover natural topical treatments for hair growth, including pumpkin seed oil, caffeine, green tea, pyrithione zinc, ginger, Chinese knotweed, and rosemary.
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The SARS Coronavirus and Wet Markets
The role live animal markets and the trade in exotic animals have played in the...
Where Do Deadly Coronaviruses Like MERS-CoV Come From?
In the last 17 years, there have been three new deadly coronavirus epidemics, but where...
Flashback Friday: Never Too Late to Start Eating Healthier
Since many tumors take decades to grow it’s remarkable that cancer risk can so dramatically...
Are Melamine Dishes and Polyamide Plastic Utensils Safe?
I recommend glass, ceramic, porcelain, or stainless-steel tableware and wooden or stainless-steel cooking utensils.
Stainless Steel or Cast Iron: Which Cookware Is Best? Is Teflon Safe?
What’s the best type of pots and pans to use?
Flashback Friday: Carcinogen-Blocking Effects of Turmeric Curcumin
Less than a teaspoon a day of turmeric appears to significantly lower the DNA-mutating ability...
Are Aluminum Pots, Bottles, and Foil Safe?
DNA damage is assessed in users of aluminum cookware.
How to Lower Lp(a) with Diet
What to eat and what to avoid to lower the cardiovascular disease risk factor lipoprotein(a).
Flashback Friday: Effect of Sucralose (Splenda) on the Microbiome
What effect do artificial sweeteners such as sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet & Low), aspartame (Nutrasweet),...
Treating High Lp(a): A Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis
What is this lipoprotein(a) and what can we do about it?
Benefits of Quinoa for Lowering Triglycerides
How do the nutrition and health effects of quinoa compare to whole grains?
