How has Gluten and Wheat Changed with 120 Years of Breeding?
Razi Berry In recent years, the number of people affected by celiac disease, wheat allergy or gluten or wheat sensitivity has risen sharply. But why is this the case? Could it be that modern wheat varieties contain more immunoreactive protein than in the past? Results from a study by the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology […]
You May be Eating More When You Eat While Watching TV
Razi Berry Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research from the University of Sussex. Watching TV while eating may make you susceptible to consume more than you realize Professor Martin Yeomans, Dr Sophie Forster and colleagues found that when your senses are taken up […]
118: The Keys To A Happy Heart w/ Dr. Drew Christensen
Our hearts are the guiding force between so much of our health, and yet our emotional experiences are often detached from traditional medicine. Dr. Drew Christensen was unhappy with this detachment so he made the switch from family to functional medicine, and has never looked back.
Midlife Weight Gain Linked to Early Mortality
Razi Berry A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person’s risk of early death. Changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person’s risk of early death Published in JAMA […]
Behavioral, Emotional Challenges, and Autism Linked to Mother’s Immunity
Razi Berry Children with autism born to mothers who had immune conditions during their pregnancy are more likely to have behavioral and emotional problems, a UC Davis Health study has found. The study examined maternal immune history as a predictor of symptoms in children with autism. Study examined maternal immune history as a predictor of […]
We are Literally Becoming Plastic
Razi Berry Plastic pollution of land, water and air is a global problem. Even when plastic bags or water bottles break down to the point at which they are no longer an eyesore, tiny fragments can still contaminate the environment. Animals and humans can ingest the particles, with uncertain health consequences. Now, scientists report that […]
Smiling Does Change How the World Responds to You
Razi Berry From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile — how it picks you up, changes your outlook, and generally makes you feel better. But is it all smoke and mirrors, or is there a scientific backing to the claim? Groundbreaking research confirms that the act of […]
117: Proof Of Heaven: A Near-Death Experience w/ Dr. Eben Alexander
Dr. Eben Alexander spent over 20 years as a renowned academic neurosurgeon, before waking up one morning with horrible back pain. Within 3.5 hours Dr. Alexander had slipped into a coma, that would take him away from this world for 7 days. When Dr. Alexander returned, his ability to regain his knowledge from this world, and the world he had experienced while unconscious, shocked medical professionals and the world alike.
Advocating Looking More into Hedonism’s Role in Happiness
Razi Berry Relaxing on the sofa or savoring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don’t lead to long-term goals contributes at least as much to a happy life as self-control, according to new research from the University of Zurich and Radboud University in the Netherlands. The researchers therefore argue for a greater appreciation […]
Plant-Based Doesn’t Have to Mean No Meat or Dairy for Hypertension Benefits
Razi Berry Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Any effort to increase plant-based foods in your diet and limit animal products is likely to benefit your blood pressure Published online by a team […]