General Health

INSULIN RESISTANCE

The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe, but short on its heels is the intricate biochemical factory that regulates the functioning of the body – a variety of individual chemical processes that work together in prefect harmony.  One of...

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GENESIS IN OUR BODIES

The way the human body functions can be compared to a large chemical factory, where many individual biochemical processes are interlinked to function as a complete organism.  These amazing biochemical processes are designed to create life, to grow, to heal, to...

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URIC ACID

Many of us have either experienced or know of someone who has experienced the notoriously painful strike in the bunion joint of the big toe by gout, usually at night.   Gout results from excess uric acid, which forms sharp, needle-like mineral crystals in...

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COLLAGEN

In search of a magic bullet that would slow down the signs and effects of aging, collagen supplementation has in recent years been being promoted in a variety of products, from skin filler to muscle-building fiber to easing arthritis symptoms.   Endorsements...

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FASTING

Ancient man’s lifestyle of walking long distances daily in search of food and shelter, typified by opportunistic eating and either fasting or feasting, also meant that they had to go for long periods of time without food when none was readily available.  It makes...

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COVID-19 POSSIBLE LINKS TO BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS

Severe cases of COVID-19 are generally associated with older people and people with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.  However, it was unclear why so many young and seemingly healthy people were also hospitalized with severe...

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ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

As natural sugar is high in calories and a high intake can lead to weight gain, many people switch to artificial sweeteners, which are made from synthetic chemicals that give a sweet taste without the calories.  As artificial sweeteners are 200 times or more...

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DIVERTICULAR DISEASE OF THE COLON

A healthy colon is a smooth tube-like structure that is internally lined by a layer of epithelial (surface) cells.  The walls of the colon contain muscles, along with many small penetrating arteries that pass through the muscular wall of the colon to carry blood...

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BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

While high blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the latest research findings also highlight the negative effects of high blood pressure on cognitive function in the brain, as well as the importance of accurate blood pressure measurements....

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