Nitric oxide (NO) is a tiny molecule with massive impact. This gas, produced naturally in your body, regulates blood flow, oxygen delivery, and cellular energy. It’s the unsung hero of heart health, but as we age or make certain lifestyle choices, NO production can plummet, setting the stage for chronic diseases. The good news? You…
The Power Within: How More Mitochondria Can Boost Your Metabolism (and your health) Have you ever wondered what truly fuels your body, determines your energy levels, and impacts how efficiently you burn calories? The answer, in large part, lies within tiny organelles found in nearly every cell: mitochondria. Often called the “powerhouses of the cell,”…
As a naturopathic biohacker and health researcher since 1987, I’ve delved deeply into the science, history, and legal battles surrounding wheat production in the United States. The way wheat is grown, processed, and turned into food in the USA raises serious concerns about its safety and nutritional value. From nutrient depletion to the use of…
The Truth About Salt This article challenges the conventional medical narrative that salt is inherently harmful, tracing the “war on salt” to 1977 U.S. Senate dietary guidelines that recommended reduced sodium intake despite weak (if any) evidence. This policy, driven by profit motives and flawed assumptions, has led to widespread misconceptions about salt’s health impacts,…
Artificial sweeteners, or non-nutritive sweeteners, were developed to reduce sugar in foods while keeping sweetness. Discovered in the 1800s, these compounds—200 to 20,000 times sweeter than sugar—offered a calorie-free way to enjoy sweets, addressing health issues tied to sugar. Since saccharin’s discovery in 1879, sweetener use, especially in the U.S., has surged. By the 1900s,…
So many people still believe in the outdated and antiquated “Calorie in, Calorie out” (CICO) theory. It’s just wrong. False. Fatally flawed. All calories are NOT created equal. Let me illustrate my claim by first presenting two diet examples of “Ricky Rad” and “Sammy Sad.” Ricky and Sammy eat the exact same number of calories.…