Category: Health Tips

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Mitochondrial Imbalance Linked To 90 Percent Of Chronic Diseases

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are often called the power generators of human cells. They convert nutrients such as glucose and fatty acids that we obtain from food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy source in our cells during metabolism.

At the same time, mitochondria are the core of human immunity, too. Healthy mitochondria effectively regulate immune responses, while mitochondrial dysfunction can damage immune cells, resulting in many chronic diseases and impaired cellular differentiation.

Finish reading: https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/mitochondrial-imbalance-linked-90-percent-chronic-diseases

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Are Shower Filters Worth It?

Winston Kao writes:
I am often asked for recommendations of shower filters.
I don’t have one. Why?
Several reasons:
1. The effectiveness of all water filters drops sharply when exposed to HOT water. Most people shower at temperatures above 120F. But that is the limit of temperatures at which most filters are rated.
2. Shower filters tend to be SMALL. Small means that the water lacks sufficient contact time with the filter media to effectively remove certain stubborn contaminants, especially chloramines and fluoride, which are common in most tap water in the U.S.
3. Shower filters may not contain the correct media to do the job even if we don’t consider the problems with hot water. Especially true of fluoride – I know of NO shower filter which contains materials that would effectively remove fluoride.
4. Shower filters vary widely in quality and I would hesitate to trust some of the cheap, Chinese-made filters.
5. Shower filters need to be changed frequently if they are to be worth anything. This jacks up the cost.
6. The “best” shower filters aren’t cheap. I have seen quotes of $200 to $300 or more to purchase a new unit, with a cartridge replacement cost of $150 or more, and the recommended replacement intervals of every 3 months! Cost for a year of ownership on the order of $800 isn’t a good deal, is it?
Paying so much for a filter which cannot remove chloramines and fluoride, two of the toughest and very harmful chemicals, makes no sense.
My solution is always to suggest one of two things:
1. Ideally, purchase and install an Ideal Earth whole-house water filter system. This way ALL of your water from every tap is clean! You can shower or bathe in very hot water without any problems, because the water is filtered BEFORE it goes to your water heater and then to your shower.
2. A few people have connected a filter in the bathroom COLD water supply line and then fed this already filtered water into one of those “on-demand” water heaters to supply the shower. I have designed custom bathrooom filter systems for this purpose for those who, for some reason, cannot get the whole-house filter system. The cost of this custom system works out to be very reasonable compared to the cost of the premium shower filters and their replacements. The MAIN point, though, is that this system will GET THE JOB DONE PROPERLY, while conventional systems will not.
Yours in health,
Winston Kao
Natural Health Researcher,
Inventor & Educator
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How to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr Izabella Wentz writes:
I’ll share my protocol, as well as the connection between thyroid hormones and carpal tunnel (in case you’re curious).

In this article, you will learn:

The common symptoms and progression of carpal tunnel syndrome
What causes CTS and risk factors
The connection between Hashimoto’s and carpal tunnel syndrome
Why conventional treatment often results in surgery
My very simple carpal tunnel protocol
The root cause approach to carpal tunnel syndrome
Alternative treatments that may help support carpal tunnel symptoms

Finish reading:  https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/carpal-tunnel-and-hashimotos/

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Snippets

Some snippets I gleaned from listening to a couple of podcasts from doctors…

Foundational Medicine seeks to address the root cause of health issues. If you are experiencing health issues for which your GP is merely prescribing drugs to mask the symptoms, I recommend you search for a Foundational Medicine practitioner in your area.

Supplement with:
10,000 IU of D3 and 100 mcg K2
Supplement with DHEA
1,000 mg Vitamin C
1,200 IU Vitamin E
200 mg Selenium
50 mg Niacin 3 times a day
120 mg of CoQ10
Alpha Lipoic Acid
teaspoon of Nigella seeds (black cumin)
Increase intestinal bacteria diversity with fermented foods, probiotics

Eradicate or reduce as much as possible the following
interesterified fats,
Linoleic acid
Omega 6 fatty acids
wheat
processed foods
soy products
food that is fried, grilled, dried, smoked or pasteurised (instead steam, stew or poach)
Exposure to BPA (plastic water bottles and no carbon required receipts)

Increase raw foods
Research a calorie restricted diet
If you are a heavy meat eater, reduce it, especially processed meats. Eat more fish instead.

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Cold plunges actually change your cells

Ice Water Dip

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it’s pretty fascinating.

Cold water immersion for seven days significantly improves cellular resilience and autophagic function, helping cells manage stress better. This adaptation could enhance health and longevity, potentially preventing diseases and slowing aging at a cellular level.

https://nexusnewsfeed.com/article/health-healing/cold-plunges-actually-change-your-cells/

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People who received a flu shot this winter were MORE likely to get the flu

Flu Stats By Vax Status

This research is only the latest to suggest that flu shots simply do not work — and that any observational studies that seem to show their effectiveness are fatally flawed by what researchers called healthy vaccinee bias. (People who are vaccinated are historically healthier, more health-conscious, and more fearful of contagious illness and thus more likely to avoid situations where they might become infected than those who are not.)

Nationwide data is equally troubling.

As I reported in 2022, the number of flu shots has risen almost 15-fold in the United States since 1980, yet flu deaths have only increased. The Centers for Disease Control now says this year’s flu season might have been the deadliest in decades, with up to 130,000 deaths.

The media has been loathe to report that ugly number, since doing so might raise questions about both the effectiveness of flu jabs and whether Covid mRNA shots may have somehow damaged the immune systems of people who received them. At best, though, that figure suggests nothing we’re doing about the flu is working.

https://alexberenson.substack.com/p/urgent-people-who-received-a-flu

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One serving of greens daily slows brain aging by over a decade

Salad Bowl

Is memory loss and decreased brain power inevitable as we age? Many people in their 40s, 50s and beyond are told that it is and there is nothing that can be done about it. Is that true? Of course not. Steps can be taken to not only stop memory loss, but also reverse it. Here is a simple step. New research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that eating just one serving of leafy green vegetables a day takes a decade off an aging brain. Two servings produced even greater effects. I explain how below.

There is considerable evidence that diets that are high in green leafy vegetables; highly-colored vegetables such as carrots, yams, and squash; and flavonoid-rich fruits like citrus, berries, and cherries are associated with prevention of age-related memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease. In particular, two large studies have shown that the consumption of green leafy vegetables, including spinach, kale, collards, and lettuce, had the strongest association with slowing down cognitive decline due to aging.

https://nexusnewsfeed.com/article/food-cooking/one-serving-of-greens-daily-slows-brain-aging-by-over-a-decade/