Health Tips From A 104 Year Old Japanese Doctor

Dr Shigeaki Hinohara

Specific foods mentioned are:

1. Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods.

2. Nuts and Seeds

3. Beans and Legumes

4. Olive Oil

5. Whole Grains
Barrow, bolger, oats, quinoa, brown rice.

6. Fermented Foods
Sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha

7. Leafy Greens
Collard greens, arugula, spinach, kale, Swiss chard and mustard greens

General health tips mentioned were:
A balanced, nutrient-dense diet
Staying physically active
Not overweight
Not overeating
Having and following a purpose
Enough sleep
Minimizing stress
Social connections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPxjAKBeZG8

Psoriasis

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, psoriasis affects 7.5 million people in the United States.[9] A chronic disease that causes skin cells to grow quicker than they can be shed, there is no cure for psoriasis. Symptomatic episodes often flare, then abate, in a cycle that can continue throughout a person’s lifetime. The goal of Western medical treatment, as is often the case, is to merely manage symptoms. These symptoms include red, patchy skin that can be both itchy and painful. Skin can take on a dry, cracked appearance, or resemble thick, silvery scales. Skin may crack and bleed. There are several classifications of the condition, including plaque psoriasis (the most common form), and psoriatic arthritis which produces stiff, swollen joints and can lead to permanent deformities.[10]

Once again, treatments for psoriasis include the go-to pharmaceutical arsenal of steroids and immunosuppressive drugs aimed at stopping the rapid turnover of skin cells. As we have seen time and again with chemically-derived drug treatments, the effects are never limited to just “problem” cells. Side effects of these treatments can be severe, including infections and cancer, especially related to the skin.[11]

As researchers plumb nature’s pharmacopeia, we are routinely rewarded by plant-based remedies that produce better results than can be obtained through pharmaceuticals, and with fewer-to-no side effects. In April 2018, a group of researchers released one such report, on the potent anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and its therapeutic effect on psoriasis. Published in the April Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, “Turmeric tonic as a treatment in scalp psoriasis: A randomized placebo-control clinical trial”,[12] follows forty patients with mild-to-moderate scalp psoriasis through a 9-week intervention. Topical applications of turmeric tonic were applied twice-daily, with a control group applying a placebo in the same manner. Patients were evaluated at baseline, 3, 6, and 9 weeks, and were assessed for dermatologic quality-of-life indicators as well as psoriasis area and severity scores. Probable adverse effects were recorded and reported.

Results from this study are highly optimistic; improvements were reported across all indicators. “Compared to the placebo, turmeric tonic significantly reduced the erythema, scaling, and induration of lesions, and improved the patients’ quality of life.” Patients reported no serious adverse effects. Researchers concluded that the clinical effects of turmeric tonic on scalp psoriasis were satisfactory, overall, and recommended that turmeric be considered as a treatment for scalp psoriasis.

Despite Western medicine’s knee-jerk response to most afflictions-whipping out a prescription pad-for those who wish to explore natural remedies first, you may find that you need look no further than nature to cure your dandruff condition. From wild honey to fragrant yellow turmeric, science continues to support what herbalists and natural healers have known for millennia: nothing heals better than Nature herself!

https://nexusnewsfeed.com/article/health-healing/dandruff-problems-natural-evidence-based-solutions-you-ve-probably-not-heard-about/

The Circumference Of The Earth

Eratosthenes

Around 240 BC, the Greek philosopher and mathematician Eratosthenes made a groundbreaking discovery that continues to amaze us today. As the chief librarian at the renowned Library of Alexandria, he used his knowledge of the sun’s movement to calculate the size of the Earth—an incredible feat for his time.
On the summer solstice, Eratosthenes noticed something curious: in Syene (modern-day Aswan, Egypt), the sun was directly overhead and cast no shadow, while in Alexandria, a vertical object did produce a shadow. Realizing this difference was due to the Earth’s curvature, he measured the angle of the shadow in Alexandria and compared it to the distance between the two cities.
With simple tools and sharp reasoning, Eratosthenes estimated the Earth’s circumference to be about 39,375 kilometers (roughly 24,662 miles).
Remarkably, this was strikingly close to the modern measurement of approximately 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles). Considering the limited technology of his era, his calculation was an extraordinary scientific achievement.
Eratosthenes’ innovative thinking not only showcased his brilliance but also paved the way for future exploration and scientific discovery. His work remains a testament to human curiosity and the power of observation—proving that even with simple tools, great minds can unlock the secrets of our world.

The Truth About Bread — Why Your Ancestors Could Digest It (And Why You Might Not)

Bread

For thousands of years, bread has been essential to human nutrition — a dietary staple enjoyed daily across countless cultures, likely because flour could be stored year-round, ensuring a reliable food source during times of scarcity.

In fact, our ancestors ate bread in quantities that would surprise many modern eaters. According to household guides from the 1880s, the average adult man was expected to consume a remarkable 16 pounds of bread per week, while women consumed about 8 pounds weekly. That’s over a pound of bread a day!

Today, bread has a very different reputation. Once considered a fundamental food, it’s now often avoided and can cause various health problems — from bloating and brain fog to more serious conditions like celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. But what changed? Is bread itself the problem, or is there more to this story?

As a Note: I am not writing this article to convince you to eat bread. Instead, I write this in hopes to reduce food fear in this (sometimes toxic) modern health space. It is a lot more empowering to better understand the WHY behind certain things, instead of arbitrarily labeling food as BAD or GOOD.

The Ancient Relationship Between Humans and Bread

Our love affair with bread is ancient — dating back thousands of years when early civilizations first ground wild grains and mixed them with water to create rudimentary flatbreads. Bread is deeply embedded in sacred texts, rituals, and traditions, symbolizing sustenance, community, and faith across cultures.

The Egyptians, for example, played a pivotal role in the evolution of bread-making around 5,000 years ago, likely discovering leavened bread through wild yeasts fermenting dough left exposed to the elements. This discovery revolutionized human nutrition and led to sourdough fermentation becoming the dominant bread-making method across cultures.

Unlike modern methods, traditional bread-making wasn’t focused on speed or shelf-life — it prioritized nutrition, digestibility, and flavor through time-tested techniques.

For more information on fermenting, additives, glyphosate, gluten, seed oils, continue reading: https://organicconsumers.org/the-truth-about-bread-why-your-ancestors-could-digest-it-and-why-you-might-not/

The Wide, Encompassing Role of Vitamin K2 on Human Health

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Vitamin K2 helps prevent vascular calcification by guiding calcium away from your arteries and into your bones, reducing the risk of heart disease and arterial stiffness
  • Research shows people with higher vitamin K2 intake have a 29% lower risk of peripheral artery disease, 44% reduction in Type 2 diabetes, and 41% reduction in hypertension
  • Vitamin K2 activates proteins that bind calcium to the bone matrix, constantly supporting bone strength and reducing risk of fractures and osteoporosis
  • The recommended daily dosage is 90 to 180 micrograms for adults, 90 micrograms for teenagers, and 45 micrograms for children under 10 years old
  • Good sources of K2 include fermented foods like natto, aged cheeses, egg yolks, grass fed dairy products, and organic, grass fed beef

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/03/23/role-of-vitamin-k2-on-human-health.aspx

Quote of the Day

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw, Dramatist (1856 – 1950)