Tag: Mind & Body

Avoiding Iodine Deficiency

https://youtu.be/HWT9lw-9EvM With a few caveats, the best source of iodine is sea vegetables.


Here’s How Prediabetes May Harm Your Brain

One of the definitions of pre-diabetes is a high rise in blood sugar after meals, and a recent study suggests that many cases of dementia are linked to these high rises in blood sugar (JAMA Netw Open, Jan 8, 2021;4(1):e2033012). This study of 3889 adults found that people who suffer from loss of mental function…


Had Enough of Covid? Then I Have Great News

Commentary For nearly a year, experts have noted that the COVID shots cannot establish herd immunity to end the pandemic, as the gene transfer injections do not prevent infection or transmission. It’s not rocket science, yet health officials and government leaders around the world have irrationally claimed otherwise, and censored any and all—regardless of credentials—who…


The Benefits of Being Barefoot

You might wonder why you feel better and much more energized whenever you walk barefoot on humid soil or on a sandy beach. This isn’t anything new to science: it’s Earthing, also known as grounding. Earthing refers to contact with Earth’s surface electrons by walking barefoot outside or working, sitting, or sleeping indoors linked to conductive…


146 Research Studies Affirm Naturally Acquired Immunity to COVID-19

Commentary We should not force COVID vaccines on anyone when the evidence shows that naturally acquired immunity is equal to or more robust and superior to existing vaccines. Instead, we should respect the right of the bodily integrity of individuals to decide for themselves. Public health officials and the medical establishment with the help of…


Curfews Have a Dark History: No Wonder People Are Resisting Them in the Pandemic

Over Christmas, the Canadian province of Quebec imposed a curfew on its citizens. This curfew, like lockdowns, mask mandates and other restrictions, was aimed at stemming the latest omicron-fuelled pandemic tide. Starting on New Year’s Eve, the curfew required citizens to be at home between 10pm and 5am. Though curfews have not been a hot…


Natural Immunity Lasts for At Least 18 Months: Study

The protection people experience after recovering from COVID-19, known widely as natural immunity, lasts for at least 18 months, according to a recently published study. Researchers in Italy analyzed the level of antibodies in 36 patients who were documented as contracting COVID-19 in March 2020. About half of the patients went on to get COVID-19…


How to Turn Bad Anxiety Into Good Anxiety

Anxiety can feel like a heavy weight that we didn’t ask to carry. Who wouldn’t love to get rid of it? But neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki wants to challenge the way we view our anxiety. In fact, her new book is called “Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion.” If you’re skeptical, so…


Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in People With ‘Prediabetes’: Do Diet and Exercise Work?

Most of us will be aware that our modern world has a problem with diabetes, and that it’s getting worse. In type 2 diabetes the body becomes unable to control blood sugar levels, leading to a smorgasbord of complications that can affect almost every part of the body. Usefully, blood tests can detect the stage…


6 Tips on Balancing Your Family, Career, and Your Anxieties

It can be difficult for adults to take care of their families, careers, and stresses at the same time. Many times, worry and fear can get the best of you when you’re overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. As a result, here are six work life balance tips on how to take care…