You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: too much sugar isn’t great for your health. If you’ve ever taken a look at the ingredients lists on some of the popular low-calorie and low-sugar products out there, you know that many rely on sugar substitutes. But what exactly are these alternatives? Where do they come from,…
Elite athletes are turning to probiotics as a performance edge, not just a wellness add-on. Growing research links certain strains to measurable improvements in stamina, strength, and recovery — changes that often mean the difference between hitting a personal best or falling short. These benefits are tied to probiotics’ ability to influence inflammation, nutrient absorption,…
For decades, the dominant narrative insisted that saturated fat was deadly — even though the actual data never proved it. As a result, the health advice shifted toward seed oils and processed margarine, which quietly ushered in new health problems, from metabolic disease to obesity and inflammatory disorders — all while the original hypothesis remained…
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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published May 28, 2023. This interview was recorded in November 2018 at the annual Academy for Comprehensive and Integrative Medicine (ACIM) convention in Orlando, Florida, but it was only last year that it ran on the site. At the time there was concern that the…
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published August 11, 2024. Dr. Carlo Litano has been practicing dentistry for nearly 20 years — his journey into this particular area of medicine began with a desire to help his mother, who was struggling with dental health issues. “I graduated school in Fort Lauderdale,…
Most people assume their thoughts define who they are. But the deeper truth is that your thoughts are only one part of the story — and not always the part worth listening to. In “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself,” filmmaker and tai chi practitioner George Thompson explores how identifying too closely with your thoughts…
Anxiety, depression, epilepsy, and even Alzheimer’s disease share a surprising common thread: low levels of a calming brain chemical called GABA. Short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA works as your brain’s main “brake pedal,” slowing down excessive firing and bringing your nervous system back to a calm, stable state. When this neurotransmitter is out of balance,…
Lung cancer strikes more than 2.4 million people worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organization, making it one of the most common and deadliest forms of cancer.1 This disease is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs, leading to symptoms such as persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath,…
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