Growing Wellness Indoors — What to Know About Hydroponic Gardening
A recent pilot study conducted by researchers from Texas A&M University introduced small indoor hydroponic gardens to cancer patients to assess their effects on mood, nutrition, and overall well-being Over eight weeks, participants showed measurable improvements in emotional health, reduced depression, and higher quality-of-life scores, with notable gains emerging as early as week four of the program Hydroponics offers accessibility but lacks the biological richness of soil, which contains living microbes that recycle nutrients, support plant immunity, and strengthen your own microbiome If you choose hydroponics, use organic nutrient sources like compost tea or seaweed extract, maintain airflow, limit LED exposure, and place it near natural sunlight to support plant vitality and your own well-being For immunocompromised individuals, strict cleanliness is essential when using hydroponics to prevent harmful bacteria like Salmonella or Listeria
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When Is the Best Time to Eat Protein?
Meeting your daily protein goal is the foundation of good nutrition. Once your needs are met, spacing protein evenly throughout the day supports steady metabolism and consistent amino acid availability Eating protein at breakfast replenishes amino acids after an overnight fast, supports metabolism and hormone balance, and helps you stay full longer through the morning Post-workout protein provides the amino acids your muscles need for repair and recovery. Eating within two hours of training helps maximize the benefits of exercise A slow-digesting protein before bed, such as casein from milk, helps sustain overnight muscle repair and supports recovery while you sleep Prioritize whole-food proteins like pastured eggs, grass fed beef, wild-caught fish, and grass fed dairy, and use protein powders only when whole meals aren't practical
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Low Metabolism and NAD+ Deficiency Implicated in Wasting Syndrome
Muscle wasting in cancer and chronic illness is driven by a breakdown in cellular energy production, not just poor appetite or inflammation Low levels of NAD+, the molecule that powers your cells' mitochondria, cause muscles to weaken and shrink even when calorie intake is sufficient Researchers found that restoring NAD+ with niacin (vitamin B3) helps rebuild muscle mass, improve strength, and stabilize energy metabolism — even during chemotherapy Seed oils high in linoleic acid interfere with how your cells make energy and promote chronic inflammation, while replacing them with stable fats like grass fed butter or ghee supports recovery Simple strategies such as taking niacinamide, eating nutrient-dense whole foods, reducing stress, and getting regular sunlight help recharge your metabolism and rebuild strength from the inside out
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How Proper Breathing Builds Better Strength and Lasting Power
The way you breathe directly determines how efficiently your body stabilizes your core, aligns your spine, and generates strength during movement Coordinating your breath with each lift or motion activates deep core muscles, improving posture, balance, and injury prevention while keeping your nervous system calm and focused Faulty breathing habits such as chest breathing or breath-holding restrict oxygen flow, tighten neck and back muscles, and reduce your power output and endurance Breathing too deeply or too often disrupts the natural balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO2), narrowing blood vessels and lowering brain oxygen levels — the opposite of what most people intend when they "breathe deeply" Relearning to breathe lightly, rhythmically, and through your nose retrains your diaphragm, balances your CO2 levels, and builds both physical strength and mental stability for lasting energy and control
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Calcium Supplements and Dementia — Major Study Busts Long-Held Myth
Calcium supplements were long feared to increase dementia risk, but new long-term research found no connection between calcium use and cognitive decline, even among women with heart disease or prior strokes The 14.5-year study published in The Lancet Regional Health showed that calcium carbonate supplements did not raise dementia-related hospitalizations or deaths, dispelling decades of concern about vascular calcification or brain damage Your brain and bones rely on nutrient synergy — calcium works best when paired with magnesium, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2, which ensure calcium strengthens bones instead of depositing in arteries or soft tissue Keeping your calcium-to-phosphorus ratio near 1:1 is key for both skeletal and cognitive health, since excessive phosphorus from processed foods, soda and meat-heavy diets forces calcium out of bones and contributes to arterial calcification The safest way to protect your brain and bones is through whole-food calcium sources such as raw grass fed cheese, yogurt, and eggshell powder, paired with balanced sun exposure and nutrient cofactors that keep calcium working where it should
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