You hear a lot of things on the Internet about how to lose weight, drop fat, reduce the size of your belly etc…Many of these things you may have actually tried yourself with only moderate or no success. This is because many of these so-called “secret” fat loss techniques are nothing more than a fad. Some kind of ploy to get you to buy a special food, program, book or tool. There is more of this going on than you might realize. Buying into one of these weight loss scams and be

Walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts are put to the test for erectile and sexual function, sperm count, and semen quality. In 2013, I posted a video based on a study that found that men with erectile dysfunction who ate 100 grams of pistachios (a little more than three handsful) a day for three weeks had “a significant improvement in erectile function.” It’s always nice to see a whole-food intervention have clinical effects, and I was curious to revisit the topic and see what’s b

Whole grains are an important staple of our modern diet. Not only do they provide a hefty dose of dietary fiber, but they’re also rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants our bodies need to function. They even contain special enzymes that aid in digestion and help our gastrointestinal tract break down the food more easily. Now that’s a complete food! But there’s a new type of grain on trend: sprouted grains . They provide all the benefits of regular whole grains, but many

Even though you can’t see them, endocrine disruptors are all around you. They are invisible to the naked eye yet linked to serious health problems like obesity, reproductive disorders, developmental issues, and cancer (to name a few). Awareness of these chemicals has grown drastically over the last 20-25 years. Unfortunately, the evidence coming out of the latest research isn’t good. In fact, the problem is greater than anyone realized. Though a few steps have been taken to

The majority of people will experience arthritis pain at some point in their lives — even before becoming a senior! Arthritis is inflammation within the joints. Each year, an estimated 54.4 million U.S. adults are told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To put a futuristic perspective on it, by 2040, an estimated 78 million American adults ages 18 years or older are projected to have doctor-dia

Infertility is a recognized global health issue that can cause significant emotional and psychological distress for individuals and couples. Medically, infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. For women aged 35 years or older , this diagnostic timeline is typically shortened to six months . Infertility is a common concern , affecting approximately 12% of women of reproductive age (20–44 years) in the Uni

Common drugs, foods, and beverages can disrupt the integrity of our intestinal barrier, causing a leaky gut. Intestinal permeability, the leakiness of our gut, may be a new target for both disease prevention and therapy. With all its tiny folds, our intestinal barrier covers a surface of more than 4,000 square feet—that’s bigger than a tennis court—and requires about 40% of our body’s total energy expenditure to maintain. There is growing evidence implicating “the disruptio

Avoid these herbal teas and try these lifestyle modifications instead if you have hypertension. Key Points Some teas should be avoided; Ginseng and licorice tea may raise your blood pressure. Teas made from ginkgo biloba and St. John's Wort may interfere with your medications. To manage your blood pressure, try the DASH diet, lower stress and increase daily movement. Almost half of American adults—that’s nearly 120 million people—have high blood pressure . High blood pressure

Plus see what a doctor wants you to know if you get 4 or more sinus infections a year With so many overlapping symptoms, it makes sense to wonder what the key differences are between a sinus infection vs. a cold . Keep reading for a leading doctor’s take on how to tell them apart, the main risk factors for developing an upper respiratory infection and simple remedies to help you feel better fast—whether it’s a cold or a sinus infection. Sinus infection vs. cold: The key diff

There’s something undeniably addictive about chocolate! From the rich flavors to the heady aroma to the gorgeous color, it’s a food most of us could eat all day, every day. Sadly, chocolate is usually among the first foods to be cut from our weight loss and fat-burning diet. The fact that it’s mixed with sugar, saturated fat, artificial ingredients, and added calories makes it an “extra” that isn’t good for our diet. So sad, but it’s a necessary sacrifice for the sake of good