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• Salt has been wrongly demonized as a major contributor to high blood pressure. Factors that play a significantly greater role include your sodium-to-potassium ratio, and a high-sugar, processed food diet
• Symptoms of sodium deficiency may include muscle fatigue, spasms, cramps and heart palpitations. Such symptoms may disappear by adding more salt to your diet
• In the 1600s, the average person was consuming up to 100 grams of salt per day from salted cod, herring and meats. Today, most people get 10 grams of salt per day or less, yet we have far higher rates of hypertension
• Low-sodium diets may lower blood pressure. However, this reduction in blood pressure may not necessarily translate into a reduction in cardiovascular events. In fact, the reduction in blood pressure may actually be harmful by potentially increasing heart rate, as well as the risk of falls and fractures
• Low-sodium diets can also worsen your total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein ratio and induce insulin resistance increasing both triglycerides and insulin
• Subpopulations that may need to monitor their salt intake are listed, as are conditions that increase your need for salt by increasing sodium loss. The benefits of salt loading before exercise are also discussed

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• Many sunscreens are far less effective than claimed on the label and 24 of the 73 products evaluated offered less than half of the protection promised by their stated SPF
• SPF applies to UVB rays only, and not UVA, which are actually responsible for most of the UV damage. To protect against UVA, you need to look for a broad-spectrum product that specifies protecting against UVA
• Ninety-six percent of the U.S. population has oxybenzone in their bodies — a known endocrine disruptor linked to reduced sperm count in men and endometriosis in women. The main source is sunscreens
• Researchers also warn that some sunscreen ingredients are neurotoxic, posing a hazard to brain health and development
• Aside from the problem of toxicity, excessive use of sunscreen also contributes to vitamin D deficiency, which in turn increases your risk for a wide array of chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer

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• Grass fed meat and dairy are better for you — higher in certain vitamins, antioxidants and healthy fats — than meat and dairy from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)
• While CAFOs are top sources of air and water pollution, grass fed farming regenerates the soil and maintains ecological balance without relying on chemical fertilizers and pesticides
• These basic elements of animal welfare are missing from CAFOs, while animals raised on pasture are afforded the freedom to express their natural behaviors; grass fed food is also less likely to be contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria
• Look for the American Grassfed Association (AGA) logo on your meat and dairy, which ensures the highest quality grass fed products

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• Water exists as liquid, ice, vapor, and gel, the latter of which is known as structured water. This is the kind of water found inside your body's cells
• You can also structure the water already inside your body by exposing your bare skin to infrared and ultraviolet radiation such as sunlight on a regular basis. This is a superior strategy to drinking structured water
• Your hydration status can be loosely ascertained by looking at the color of your urine, your frequency of urination and the amount. Two of the first signs of dehydration, however, are brain fog and afternoon fatigue
• One way to avoid nighttime bathroom trips is to "frontload," meaning drinking a majority of your water in the morning and then avoiding drinking anything for a few hours before bed

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• Together, Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) and Gonstead technique create a strong structural correction program for those with cervical spine degeneration and other spinal misalignment problems
• Structure dictates function. If your spine is misaligned, your nervous system will be adversely impacted. Getting regular chiropractic adjustments is important for the maintenance of your spine and overall health and physical function
• When your neck structure is sound and you have a 45-degree curvature, your spinal cord is at its best position to allow communication signals to be sent throughout your body
• When your spine is out of alignment, you lose the ability to hydrate the discs between your vertebrae, which results in diminishing disc space, bulging discs and, possibly, herniation
• A common assumption is that unless you're experiencing pain, all is well. In reality, many if not most diseases are asymptomatic until the disease process is well underway

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• One of the latest GMO Frankenfoods is Piggy Sooy, a soybean genetically engineered to contain pig protein. One or more undisclosed pig genes are spliced into conventional soya to create a soybean with 26.6% animal protein
• Moolec, the U.K.-based company that developed Piggy Sooy, is also working on developing a pea plant that produces beef protein. The company claims these transgenic hybrids will provide similar taste, texture and nutritional value as meat, without the high cost of cultured or lab-grown meat alternatives
• June 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized the sale of cell-cultivated chicken from Good Meat and Upside Foods. Both plan on rolling out their synthetic chicken to "high-end" restaurants across the U.S. first, while they scale up production
• Researchers have discovered that CRISPR-Cas gene editing wreaks havoc in the plant genome, causing several hundred unintended genetic changes to occur simultaneously "in a catastrophic event" that ripples across large parts of the genome
• Because these changes are impossible to predict, gene edited plants cannot be assumed safe without extensive testing

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• Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate or NaHCO3) has a number of medicinal uses and benefits. It's commonly known to have alkalinizing, antacid and electrolyte replacement properties
• Studies have shown drinking baking soda solution can help pregnant women who are having a slow or difficult labor to avoid C-sections in about 20% of cases by neutralizing acid in the womb
• Research funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests baking soda may be a safe and effective treatment for autoimmune diseases by priming your immune system against inflammation
• The data suggests drinking baking soda-infused water activates an anti-inflammatory pathway that is mediated by the neuronal-like function of mesothelial cells that line your internal organs
• Baking soda may also enhance sports performance (a strategy known as soda doping)

When the facts are examined objectively, it's clear that today's medical industry, food industry, and corporate structure don't have the people's best interests in mind as they crank out toxic products to be used, worn, and consumed. 

From the turn of the century until now, our way of living has supposedly improved, but we now have more 'non-curable' diseases than ever before. Not only does the accountant's bottom line matter more than a person's overall health, the recent plandemic demonstrated just how cold and callous governments, corporations, and caretakers have become. The medical community is a sham, with big pHARMa having the FDA, NIH, CDC, and AMA all working together to poison whole societies.

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• The epidemic number of people with diabetes has the pharmaceutical industry scrambling to identify interventions; the most recent FDA-approved drug is in short supply despite side effects that include pancreatitis, depression, confusion, kidney failure and thoughts of suicide
• Scientific evidence in animal models and human trials show ginger can help lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce insulin resistance; combined with behavior modification to help you eat less and exercise more, it may be all that's needed to achieve your goals
• Ginger helps lower the inflammatory response in your body, a hallmark of virtually all diseases, including obesity, cancer and heart disease. Ginger helps reduce pain perception and promotes a healthy gut microbiome
• Your gut microbiome is linked to the development and management of diabetes. More strategies to promote gut health include eating fermented foods, taking a probiotic supplement, boosting your fiber intake, and washing your dishes instead of using the dishwasher

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• Iron and copper are highly interdependent and need to be considered together. Low ferritin is rarely indicative of low iron. In most cases, it's a sign that copper insufficiency is preventing proper iron recycling
• Copper deficiency will down-regulate several genes, including aldose reductase-1 (which plays a crucial role in glucose and fructose metabolism), glutathione peroxidase (a master antioxidant enzyme), mitochondrial aconitase (involved in iron metabolism in the mitochondria) and transferrin (which mediates the transport of iron)
• Iron deficiency virtually doesn't exist outside of acute blood loss that is unrelated to menstruation. Unless you have a history of acute blood loss, you are likely dealing with iron recycling dysfunction due to copper deficiency
• The best way to lower excessive iron is to donate blood. Most adult men and postmenopausal women have high iron and could benefit from regular blood donation, as high iron is extremely toxic and destroys health
• To raise your copper level, you could use a copper bisglycinate supplement, or foods like grass fed beef liver, bee pollen and whole food vitamin C

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• Rich in enzymes, hormones, growth factors, cytokines and immune cells, all mammals, including humans, produce colostrum for the first three or four days after giving birth
• Colostrum is packed with nutrition to meet the needs of the growing newborn during the first days of life
• Cytokines, immunoglobulins, growth factors, antimicrobial compounds and maternal immune cells are transferred when colostrum is fed, supporting immunity
• Colostrum is so beneficial it's often referred to as "liquid gold" or "immune milk;" colostrum is used for a variety of immunity-related disorders, including allergies and autoimmune disorders, as well as microbial and viral infections
• Colostrum may help prevent influenza and upper respiratory tract infections while supporting gastrointestinal health and physical performance

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• Collagen accounts for about 30% of the total protein content in the human body and needs to be replaced. Red meat will not provide enough amino acids to allow you to build strong connective tissue
• Collagen provides structural scaffolding for your various tissues to allow them to stretch while still maintaining tissue integrity, and is crucial for repairing soft tissue, muscle and connective tissue. Gelatin is cooked collagen, which makes it more digestible and easier to absorb
• Many degenerative and inflammatory diseases can also be ameliorated by eating more gelatin-rich foods. Red meat, on the other hand, contains far higher levels of the antimetabolic amino acids cysteine and tryptophan, which you want less of if you struggle with degenerative and/or inflammatory conditions
• Life extension studies have shown that restricting only tryptophan, or only cysteine, produces a greater life span extension than caloric restriction
• Collagen is rich in glycine, which can be helpful for all sorts of bleeding problems, including nosebleeds, excessive menstrual bleeding, bleeding ulcers, hemorrhoids and even stroke

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• Niacinamide (aka nicotinamide) is a form of niacin (vitamin B3) that plays an important role in energy metabolism. Without it, your mitochondria cannot make energy
• Niacinamide is also a precursor to NAD+, which is essential in the conversion of food to energy, maintaining DNA integrity and ensuring proper cell function. NAD+ is also a primary fuel for longevity proteins that become depleted with age
• According to recent research, a century-long decline in our basic metabolic rate (BMR) can by itself account for the obesity epidemic. For some reason, we're spending less energy (burning fewer calories) now, when resting, than people did in decades past
• Consumption of polyunsaturated fats may be to blame for this BMR decline. Niacinamide has potent antiobesity effects and also helps inhibit release of inflammatory PUFAs from fat cells
• Niacinamide can also help prevent neurodegeneration, kidney disease and heart failure, and reverse leaky gut

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• Dr. Paul Marik, a critical care doctor formerly with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in East Virginia, developed the "HAT" protocol (hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid, thiamine) for sepsis and published a peer-reviewed study about it in 2017
• In March 2022, Marik found himself the victim of unsubstantiated fraud allegations put forth by Dr. Kyle Sheldrick, an Australian physician, costing him his reputation and casting doubt on the effective HAT protocol
• In June 2023, Marik was cleared of the allegations and his study found to be sound — hopefully restoring faith in the treatment among the medical community and granting Marik long-deserved vindication
• Marik consulted with legal counsel and issued a formal demand letter to Sheldrick, resulting in a requirement that he publicly apologize
• Marik is now working on researching and developing further health protocols using lifestyle modification, diet and repurposed drugs

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• With the goal of reducing inappropriate antibiotic use by half by 2021, the U.K. Department of Health has proposed guidelines recommending the use of honey as a first line of treatment for coughs
• Antibiotics do little to improve colds and flu or symptoms like coughs and sore throat because they are not designed to treat viral infections, which typically run their course within a week or two
• The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of honey are well-known, making honey a great alternative to prescription drugs when treating coughs
• I highly recommend Manuka honey, which has a long history of use as a treatment for bacterial infections and wounds, making it a beneficial natural health remedy

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• Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) include electric, magnetic and higher frequency radio fields
• While the literature discriminates between low- and high-frequency fields, microwaves, electric and magnetic fields, all of these have similar biological effects
• Even low magnetic fields, such as 60 Hertz, can have drastic effects on cancer cells in culture. Effects begin around 20 nanotesla, and are fully developed around 50 nT
• At levels over 160 nT, magnetic fields have been shown to affect sperm production
• EMFs impair the flow of protons through ATP synthase. This increases mitochondrial membrane polarization, triggering a massive increase in reactive oxygen species. This oxidative stress causes most of the damage

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• It was once a widely held belief that brain function was expected to decline with age, but it is now known that memory loss and brain fog are not normal. Data show that older adults taking an over-the-counter multivitamin had memory improvements after just one year
• An initial improvement in memory without continued and cumulative improvements over a three-year follow-up may suggest that a multivitamin may have addressed underlying nutrient deficiencies in the participants
• As I have written for many years, real food is medicine and processed food is inherently unhealthy. Compounding the challenge of eating some processed foods is the declining nutrient value found in grains, fruits and vegetables
• Choline deficiency is common, but the nutrient is crucial to regulate mood and memory. Other components vital to memory and cognitive health include B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids and a strong gut microbiome

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• Choosing organic foods lowers your exposure to pesticides linked to cancer, damage to children's IQ and neurobehavioral development and other health problems
• Organic foods are produced without genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the use of antibiotics for preventive purposes is prohibited — both major benefits to human health and the environment
• Organically grown foods contain significantly higher levels of antioxidants and healthy fats than conventionally grown varieties
• Organic products are now available in close to 20,000 natural food stores and 3 out of 4 conventional grocery stores in the U.S.

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• Over 15 years of research study culminated in a 2023 study demonstrating that poor flavanol intake is associated with age-related memory loss and signs of cognitive aging in the hippocampal area of the brain
• Flavanols, the subject of the featured study, are also called flavan-3-ols in reference to a hydroxyl group in the compound or catechins. You may recognize two flavanols that are found in tea, chocolate and berries: epicatechin and gallocatechin
• Kaempferol and quercetin are two important flavonoids that help support a sharp mind. Quercetin helps prevent and/or treat high blood pressure, obesity, metabolic syndrome, NAFLD, gout and mood disorders
• Kaempferol also selectively inhibits cancer growth and has been used for thousands of years to improve memory and cognition. Other strategies to help protect brain health include staying hydrated, exercising, getting quality sleep and reducing or eliminating anticholinergic drugs

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• In the U.S., an estimated 30% of adults have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common chronic liver disease
• In people with obesity, up to 90% have NAFLD, as do up to 75% of those who are overweight and 50% of people with diabetes
• Even 10% of U.S. children are suffering from NAFLD
• The high rates of NAFLD are likely related to the increased intake of toxic industrially processed seed oils and environmental pollutants like glyphosate and PFAS
• Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise play important roles in exacerbating, as well as reducing, your chances of developing NAFLD