Turbo charge weight loss to increase longevity. Research following close to 5,000 adults—mostly in their 40s—finds that obesity cuts 12 years off the human lifespan. Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, this study also underscores the importance of eating your veggies and fruits, exercising regularly, moderate alcohol use, and not smoking. While this is … READ MORE
It’s effective for carpal tunnel, cramps, migraines, and more. Used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for at least 2,600 years, acupuncture can significantly reduce painful menstrual cramps—compared to pharmaceutical drugs or even herbal medicine. While the cause of cramps remains unknown, the pain, nausea, and bloating they can create each month keep 10% of women … READ MORE
Radiation from electrical and wireless gadgets can damage DNA and activate tumor growth. Israeli scientists have found that low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs)—produced by cell and cordless phones, hair dryers, electronics, faulty wiring, microwave ovens, PDAs, power lines, TVs, and WiFi—have “a statistically significant influence on the formation” of the most common form of breast cancer. Following close … READ MORE
Plus, fight inflammation linked to cancer and heart disease. Found in grass-fed beef, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) appears to benefit a range of inflammatory conditions—atherosclerosis, cancers, colitis, metabolic syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis—according to new research at University College Dublin. Other studies show that CLA reduces oxidative stress in cancer and enhances the body’s immune response. That’s … READ MORE
Are flaxseeds the next breast cancer cure? What makes flaxseeds so special can be spelled out in one word and that’s L-I-G-N-A-N-S. Lignans—which are 800 times more concentrated in flaxseeds than in any other plant—are well recognized as mini miracle workers. They not only kill viruses but they also help to knock out type 2 diabetes, lower LDL … READ MORE
“Vitamin G” reduces stress, promotes sleep, and relieves inflammation. As a pioneer in the US cable TV industry, Clint Ober was intimately familiar with the role of grounding to protect the integrity and clarity of transmissions. After his retirement, Ober began to wonder if there was any need for humans, like all electrical systems—including cable … READ MORE
A rise in rare tumors parallels greater mobile phone use. The debate over cell phone use just took a dramatic turn. Researchers at Hebrew University in Jerusalem have found that cases of cancerous or benign parotid gland tumors—the parotid (or salivary) gland being the gland located closest to where people hold their phones—have quadrupled since … READ MORE
Get Zapped before you go shopping for electronics. The 2010 holiday shopping season is off to a roaring start. But before you spend your hard-earned dollars on the latest GPS, iPad, Kindle, Play Station, Smart Phone, or X-Box, here are few facts you should know. An invisible fog from electromagnetic fields (EMFs)—emitted by cell and … READ MORE
Scope out your workplace and get smart about unwanted radiation. Your workplace can emit electromagnetic pollution, ranging from very low fields to extremely high levels of radiation. Certain occupations—whether you’re a hospital worker, logger, software developer, or stockbroker—can put you at much higher risk than other jobs do. Electrical utility workers, for example, with the … READ MORE
Skin tags can be red flags for insulin resistance—and much more. Ever notice soft bits of raised and hanging skin—commonly called skin tags—on your neck, torso, or anywhere your skin rubs together? Some people are more likely to develop these benign growths on the surface of their skin—as many as 50 to 100 on some … READ MORE
