OK, nobody wants to talk about this, but it’s important. The word for today is fiber. That’s right—roughage—nuts, berries, and whole grains, and why they’re good for you. Fiber is the indigestible part of the plant foods you eat, and it’s your digestive tract’s best friend. I didn’t give fiber much thought until after my…
A Well-Lived Life of Purpose
Most of the people I know and work with want a life of meaning and purpose. Just getting by is not sufficient. But this isn’t taught in schools, and most of us feel unsure of how to move toward this meaningful life. This article won’t be a complete answer to living a life of purpose,…
After a Year of Zoom Meetings, We’ll Need to Rebuild Trust Through Eye Contact
The pandemic has exacerbated an already troubling trust deficit across political, economic, and other demographic divides. Research shared just before the pandemic’s onset uncovered that millennials are reluctant to trust government, business leaders, corporations, social and mass media, or even traditional social institutions. Meanwhile, a recent Canadian survey found that half of respondents believe business…
What to Eat to Defend Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for around 1 in 4 deaths each year. But fear not—you can greatly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle changes such as getting regular exercise and eating heart-healthy foods. All five of the following superfoods are easy to…
Glutathione Deficiency and Risk of Severe COVID-19
Glutathione is an antioxidant made from three amino acids in your body. It’s produced by your liver and plays an important role in combating reactive oxygen species that can damage your cells. Now, researchers have linked glutathione deficiency with more severe COVID infections. Data shows that people who are deficient in glutathione can experience some…
Why You Should Disable Your Teen’s Smartphone
My teenager just woke up, walked into the kitchen, and said, “Mom, what day is it?” The days are running together, kids are staying up too late, we’re trying to get out of our PJ’s before lunch, we’re eating too much and not exercising enough, and everyone needs a haircut. We’ve lost structure, schedules, and…
How Garlic Can Help Clogged Arteries
May 13, 2021
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Garlic is one of the most powerful foods around, and for good reason. Apart from its known antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, garlic has been documented in studies to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and diabetes, to name a few. It’s also famed for helping to unclog arteries. Atherosclerosis is a complex disease…
Food as Medicine: The Answer to Mounting Health Crises
May 13, 2021
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Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist and professor emeritus at the University of California–San Francisco, has written a number of excellent books about health. His latest, “Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine,” goes deep into the details of how changes in our food supply have damaged our metabolic…
How to Turn a Toxic Conflict Into a Good One
We’ve all been there: Locked in a heated argument, blood pressure rising, fixated on our next point rather than actually listening to what the other person has to say. Even after it ends, it doesn’t really end—we keep ruminating on it for hours, days, weeks. This is what journalist Amanda Ripley refers to as “high…
Lifestyle Tips to Help Boost Testosterone at Any Age
You may not have thought much about testosterone in your younger years, particularly if you’re a woman. But as age advances, it can move closer to the top of your mind, particularly if you’re a man. Often regarded as the male sex hormone, testosterone is also essential to female health. Women have a lot less…
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