How a Vaccine Is Like a Banana—and Why That’s Good
For once, the anti-vaccine folks might be onto something. Want to see just a few of the chemicals that get pumped into the bodies of babies from the average vaccine? Try these: 2-methyl-butyraldehide, ethyl ethanoate, tocopherol, alpha-terpanine and a wicked slug of terpinyl-acetate. It’s a wonder our kids ever make it out of babyhood.
Oh wait, my bad! Those aren’t the ingredients in a vaccine. Those are the ingredients in a blueberry. And the same is true for bananas and eggs too.
One of the greatest misconceptions of the anti-vaxxers—and plenty of others—is that there’s some binary divide be...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - October 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized aluminum anti-vaccine anti-vaxxers Autism Conspiracy Theories health ingredients inserts magnesium Thimerosal vaccines Source Type: news
Naturally Brimming Brain Power With PQQ
A recent discovery sheds new light on how our cells make energy, and how we can influence that process to slow aging, and give you more energy throughout your day.
This nutrient — called pyrroloquinoline quinone, or PQQ — has the potential to become an anti-aging powerhouse, and I’m already using it with my own patients to improve daily energy levels.
You see, PQQ is the first nutrient ever discovered that multiplies the number of mitochondria in your cells. Mitochondria are the “power plants” in your cells that generate all of the energy you use to get through your day.
As you get older, mitochondria become weak...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 29, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Marcelo Oliveira Tags: Brain Health energy mitochondria PQQ pyrroloquinoline-quinine super-nutrients Source Type: news
The Secret To How Pope Francis Keeps His Hectic Travel Schedule
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Apples And Bananas Dominate But Too Many Children Get Fruit From Juice
It seems there’s a good reason the vowel-changing children’s song focuses on apples and bananas — those two fruits dominate children’s fruit intake in a new study. (Sorry — the ear worm’s been running through my head since I read the study, so it’s seeped in.) The good news from today’s Pediatrics study is that U.S. children are eating about 1.25 cups of fruit a day — the recommendation is 1-2 cups a day — and that just over half of it is from whole fruit. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - September 21, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Tara Haelle Source Type: news
5 Easy Breakfast Bowls That Are Healthier Than Cereal
There’s no speedier morning routine than pouring milk over a bowl of cereal, but breakfast from a cardboard box is far from the most energizing choice. Luckily, you can shovel in a quick-and-easy breakfast while majorly upping the nutrition of your meal by opting for a breakfast bowl. The key is to start with minimally-processed whole grains and seeds, which will keep you feeling fuller longer (no more mid-morning trip to the vending machine!) and might even help you live longer. Oats may be the first thing that comes to mind, but consider the wide array of options that make a great base, including couscous, quinoa, ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
