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Health and Wellness Headlines for August 30

The Best Duct Tape for Wart Removal 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 29, 2023, 7:00 am.

Why do some experiments show that duct tape is ineffective for treating warts?  In 1978, a new approach for the treatment of warts was desc… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Should We Remove Warts with Duct Tape? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 24, 2023, 7:00 am.

Duct tape beat out ten other wart treatments for cost and effectiveness, so why isn’t it standard practice?  One of the “unusual, innov… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Removing Warts with Duct Tape? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 22, 2023, 7:00 am.

Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) for treating warts in a randomized, controlled, head-to-head trial.  When I was reviewing “The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis Prevention 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 17, 2023, 7:00 am.

What are the risks of contracting the brain parasite toxoplasma from cat litter or meat?  The brain parasite toxoplasma “is responsible f… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The 411 on Blood Pressure

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 15, 2023, 7:00 am.

The number one killer on Earth is a bad diet, and high blood pressure is killer number two. The reason it’s so deadly is that […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis and Schizophrenia 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 10, 2023, 7:00 am.

The brain parasite toxoplasma may be one of the most important risk factors for schizophrenia. Toxoplasma “infects about one-third of the … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for August 23

Removing Warts with Duct Tape? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 22, 2023, 7:00 am.

Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) for treating warts in a randomized, controlled, head-to-head trial.  When I was reviewing “The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis Prevention 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 17, 2023, 7:00 am.

What are the risks of contracting the brain parasite toxoplasma from cat litter or meat?  The brain parasite toxoplasma “is responsible f… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The 411 on Blood Pressure

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 15, 2023, 7:00 am.

The number one killer on Earth is a bad diet, and high blood pressure is killer number two. The reason it’s so deadly is that […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis and Schizophrenia 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 10, 2023, 7:00 am.

The brain parasite toxoplasma may be one of the most important risk factors for schizophrenia. Toxoplasma “infects about one-third of the … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Can Toxoplasmosis Infection of the Brain Have Long-Term Effects? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 8, 2023, 7:00 am.

Toxoplasma brain parasites can cause personality alterations. Of all causes of foodborne disease, a brain parasite called toxoplasma is rank… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis Infection from a Brain Parasite 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 3, 2023, 7:00 am.

Nearly one quarter of Americans have already been infected with the brain parasite toxoplasma.  Toxoplasma is a brain parasite that may inf… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for August 16

The 411 on Blood Pressure

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 15, 2023, 7:00 am.

The number one killer on Earth is a bad diet, and high blood pressure is killer number two. The reason it’s so deadly is that […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis and Schizophrenia 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 10, 2023, 7:00 am.

The brain parasite toxoplasma may be one of the most important risk factors for schizophrenia. Toxoplasma “infects about one-third of the … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Can Toxoplasmosis Infection of the Brain Have Long-Term Effects? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 8, 2023, 7:00 am.

Toxoplasma brain parasites can cause personality alterations. Of all causes of foodborne disease, a brain parasite called toxoplasma is rank… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis Infection from a Brain Parasite 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 3, 2023, 7:00 am.

Nearly one quarter of Americans have already been infected with the brain parasite toxoplasma.  Toxoplasma is a brain parasite that may inf… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Mastering Culinary Spices with Nisha Vora

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 1, 2023, 7:00 am.

  Meet Nisha Vora. We had the pleasure of talking with Nisha about all things spices. How did you learn about spices and their culinary… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Cannabis and Pesticides

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 27, 2023, 7:00 am.

The biggest barrier to reducing toxic pesticides in cannabis is, not surprisingly, the cannabis industry itself. California was the first st… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for August 9

Can Toxoplasmosis Infection of the Brain Have Long-Term Effects? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 8, 2023, 7:00 am.

Toxoplasma brain parasites can cause personality alterations. Of all causes of foodborne disease, a brain parasite called toxoplasma is rank… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Toxoplasmosis Infection from a Brain Parasite 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 3, 2023, 7:00 am.

Nearly one quarter of Americans have already been infected with the brain parasite toxoplasma.  Toxoplasma is a brain parasite that may inf… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Mastering Culinary Spices with Nisha Vora

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 1, 2023, 7:00 am.

  Meet Nisha Vora. We had the pleasure of talking with Nisha about all things spices. How did you learn about spices and their culinary… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Cannabis and Pesticides

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 27, 2023, 7:00 am.

The biggest barrier to reducing toxic pesticides in cannabis is, not surprisingly, the cannabis industry itself. California was the first st… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is the Cyanide in Flaxseed Harmful? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 25, 2023, 7:00 am.

In a worst-case scenario, how much flaxseed is too much?  Flaxseed packs “a nutritional punch,” and, as I discuss in my video Should We… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 20, 2023, 7:00 am.

My Daily Dozen recommends at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds a day, but what’s this about cyanide?  Sweden’s dietary guideline… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for August 2

Mastering Culinary Spices with Nisha Vora

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 1, 2023, 7:00 am.

  Meet Nisha Vora. We had the pleasure of talking with Nisha about all things spices. How did you learn about spices and their culinary… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Cannabis and Pesticides

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 27, 2023, 7:00 am.

The biggest barrier to reducing toxic pesticides in cannabis is, not surprisingly, the cannabis industry itself. California was the first st… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is the Cyanide in Flaxseed Harmful? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 25, 2023, 7:00 am.

In a worst-case scenario, how much flaxseed is too much?  Flaxseed packs “a nutritional punch,” and, as I discuss in my video Should We… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 20, 2023, 7:00 am.

My Daily Dozen recommends at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds a day, but what’s this about cyanide?  Sweden’s dietary guideline… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The Effect of Wi-Fi Radiation on Brain Function 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 18, 2023, 7:00 am.

What have more than a hundred studies on Wi-Fi and human brain wave modulation found?  You may recall that I’ve addressed how cell phones… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Microplastics in Fish Fillets 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 13, 2023, 7:00 am.

How many plastic particles have been found in a serving of fish?  Microplastic pollution of our waterways may not just represent a threat t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for July 26

Is the Cyanide in Flaxseed Harmful? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 25, 2023, 7:00 am.

In a worst-case scenario, how much flaxseed is too much?  Flaxseed packs “a nutritional punch,” and, as I discuss in my video Should We… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 20, 2023, 7:00 am.

My Daily Dozen recommends at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds a day, but what’s this about cyanide?  Sweden’s dietary guideline… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The Effect of Wi-Fi Radiation on Brain Function 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 18, 2023, 7:00 am.

What have more than a hundred studies on Wi-Fi and human brain wave modulation found?  You may recall that I’ve addressed how cell phones… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Microplastics in Fish Fillets 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 13, 2023, 7:00 am.

How many plastic particles have been found in a serving of fish?  Microplastic pollution of our waterways may not just represent a threat t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Microplastics in Seafood and Cancer Risk 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 11, 2023, 7:00 am.

Plastic particles may exacerbate the pollutant contamination of fish. “Plastic debris in the marine environment is more than just an unsig… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Seafood Safe from Microplastic Contamination? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 6, 2023, 7:00 am.

Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream?  In 1869, a patent was taken out for a new substance to replace elephant… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for July 19

The Effect of Wi-Fi Radiation on Brain Function 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 18, 2023, 7:00 am.

What have more than a hundred studies on Wi-Fi and human brain wave modulation found?  You may recall that I’ve addressed how cell phones… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Microplastics in Fish Fillets 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 13, 2023, 7:00 am.

How many plastic particles have been found in a serving of fish?  Microplastic pollution of our waterways may not just represent a threat t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Microplastics in Seafood and Cancer Risk 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 11, 2023, 7:00 am.

Plastic particles may exacerbate the pollutant contamination of fish. “Plastic debris in the marine environment is more than just an unsig… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Seafood Safe from Microplastic Contamination? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 6, 2023, 7:00 am.

Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream?  In 1869, a patent was taken out for a new substance to replace elephant… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Attempts by Big Sugar to Manipulate the Science 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 4, 2023, 7:00 am.

“Corporations are legally required to maximize shareholder profits and therefore have to oppose public health policies that could threaten… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Cereal or Oatmeal Better for Breakfast?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 29, 2023, 7:00 am.

Food structure, not only nutrient composition, may be “critical for optimal health.” As you can see in the graph below and at 0:12 in my… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for July 12

Microplastics in Seafood and Cancer Risk 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 11, 2023, 7:00 am.

Plastic particles may exacerbate the pollutant contamination of fish. “Plastic debris in the marine environment is more than just an unsig… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Seafood Safe from Microplastic Contamination? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 6, 2023, 7:00 am.

Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream?  In 1869, a patent was taken out for a new substance to replace elephant… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Attempts by Big Sugar to Manipulate the Science 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 4, 2023, 7:00 am.

“Corporations are legally required to maximize shareholder profits and therefore have to oppose public health policies that could threaten… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Cereal or Oatmeal Better for Breakfast?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 29, 2023, 7:00 am.

Food structure, not only nutrient composition, may be “critical for optimal health.” As you can see in the graph below and at 0:12 in my… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


A Test for Orthorexia Nervosa?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 27, 2023, 7:00 am.

“Orthorexia nervosa is defined as an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food.” Want to know if you’re orthorexic? “The ORTO-15 … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 22, 2023, 7:00 am.

Orthorexia nervosa is “an unrecognized psychological eating disorder in which the person becomes obsessed with eating pure, healthy and ri… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for July 5

Attempts by Big Sugar to Manipulate the Science 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 4, 2023, 7:00 am.

“Corporations are legally required to maximize shareholder profits and therefore have to oppose public health policies that could threaten… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Cereal or Oatmeal Better for Breakfast?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 29, 2023, 7:00 am.

Food structure, not only nutrient composition, may be “critical for optimal health.” As you can see in the graph below and at 0:12 in my… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


A Test for Orthorexia Nervosa?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 27, 2023, 7:00 am.

“Orthorexia nervosa is defined as an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food.” Want to know if you’re orthorexic? “The ORTO-15 … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 22, 2023, 7:00 am.

Orthorexia nervosa is “an unrecognized psychological eating disorder in which the person becomes obsessed with eating pure, healthy and ri… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is Orthorexia?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 20, 2023, 7:00 am.

I trace the source and legitimacy of a disorder purporting to describe an “unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.”  Orthorexia nervos… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Diet for Diabetes?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 15, 2023, 7:00 am.

The case for plant-based eating to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger. There are all sorts of different scoring systems t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for June 28

A Test for Orthorexia Nervosa?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 27, 2023, 7:00 am.

“Orthorexia nervosa is defined as an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food.” Want to know if you’re orthorexic? “The ORTO-15 … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 22, 2023, 7:00 am.

Orthorexia nervosa is “an unrecognized psychological eating disorder in which the person becomes obsessed with eating pure, healthy and ri… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is Orthorexia?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 20, 2023, 7:00 am.

I trace the source and legitimacy of a disorder purporting to describe an “unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.”  Orthorexia nervos… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Diet for Diabetes?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 15, 2023, 7:00 am.

The case for plant-based eating to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger. There are all sorts of different scoring systems t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Infographic

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 13, 2023, 7:00 am.

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables and a delicious way for me to tick off the “other vegetables” boxes on my Daily Dozen [… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Can Reflux in Babies Be Treated with Diet? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 8, 2023, 7:00 am.

Can we treat the cause of infant reflux with maternal milk elimination? There has been a longstanding problem among zookeepers: The gorillas… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.