Wellness

Does Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Help with Weight Loss? 

For three cents a day, black cumin may improve our cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar control,…

Dietary Components That May Cause Cancer to Metastasize 

Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential of cancer cells through the…

Eating to Help Control Cancer Metastasis 

Randomized controlled trials show that lowering saturated fat intake can lead to improved breast cancer survival. The leading cause of…

Eating to Downregulate a Gene for Metastatic Cancer 

Women with breast cancer should include the “liberal culinary use of cruciferous vegetables.” Both the Women’s Intervention Nutrition Study and…

IBD and Cannabis 

Smoking cannabis may help with symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the short term, but it may make the…

Does Fasting Help Treat Depression? 

Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood…

Boosting BDNF Levels in Our Brain to Treat Depression 

We can raise BDNF levels in our brain by fasting and exercising, as well as by eating and avoiding certain…

Cleaning Products, Air Fresheners, and Lung Function 

There is a reason the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prohibits not only smoking but also scented or…

True Health Intiative: Scientific Consensus on a Healthy Diet 

The leading risk factor for death in the United States is the American diet. About a decade ago, the American…

Are Carboxymethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, and Other Emulsifiers Safe? 

Emulsifiers are the most widely used food additives. What are they doing to our gut microbiome? When grocery shopping these…

Is Moringa the Most Nutritious Food? 

Does the so-called miracle tree live up to the hype? Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a plant commonly known as the…