The Link Between Snacking and Stunted Growth - AI Podcast
Story at-a-glance Research shows constant snacking disrupts children's growth hormone rhythms, reducing bone development by up to 17% compared to structured mealtimes Regular meals trigger natural surges of growth hormone that strengthen bones, while grazing produces flat, ineffective hormone levels In studies with both rats and humans, those eating structured meals had three times more growth hormone bursts compared to those snacking continuously The body's hunger hormone (ghrelin) works properly with scheduled meals, helping trigger growth hormone release essential for skeletal development To support healthy growth in children, implement consistent mealtimes, avoid between-meal snacks and serve nutrient-dense whole foods instead of processed varieties
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The Overlooked Cancer Cure the Medical Establishment Forgot - AI Podcast
Story at-a-glance Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a potent compound known for treating a wide range of "incurable" musculoskeletal, neurological, infectious, and autoimmune conditions due to its unique properties DMSO properties also transform cancer care as it causes cells to stop being cancerous, significantly increases the potency of many cancer treatments (hence improving their safety and efficacy,) and protects normal tissue from their toxicity Many natural treatments are also dramatically more effective once mixed with DMSO. Hematoxylin, a common pathology dye, when mixed with DMSO is an incredibly potent cancer therapy which has no toxicity to normal tissue Despite promising results and minimal side effects, D-hematoxylin faced significant regulatory barriers, with the FDA and medical establishment effectively marginalizing this potentially breakthrough cancer treatment This article will review the history of this therapy, which cancers it works best against (e.g., leukemias), and the molecular mechanisms that underlie its remarkable effects
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Slow Down! Why Your Fast Eating Habit Might Be Hurting You - AI Podcast
Story at-a-glance Research shows eating slower increases meal length through more chews and bites, not by changing chewing tempo; this gives your brain more time to register fullness signals The study found following a slow rhythm of 40 beats per minute while eating significantly extended meal length by 47 seconds, adding 29 more chews and almost five more bites Taking smaller bites, using smaller utensils and choosing whole foods that require more chewing naturally extends your mealtime without requiring conscious effort Putting your fork down between bites creates natural pauses that allow fullness hormones to work properly, preventing overeating Women showed stronger responses to slow rhythmic eating cues than men, though the benefits of slower eating applied to both sexes
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Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline With Vitamin K2 - AI Podcast
Story at-a-glance Low vitamin K intake damages brain function and memory by reducing brain cell growth and increasing inflammation, especially in the brain region responsible for learning and memory Vitamin K2 is important for directing calcium to bones instead of arteries, supporting brain health and reducing inflammation, but most Western diets lack sufficient K2 In a study, mice fed a diet low in vitamin K showed significantly poorer performance in memory tests and had fewer new brain cells forming in key cognitive areas Good sources of vitamin K2 include grass-fed animal products (egg yolks, liver), certain cheeses like Gouda and Brie, and fermented foods like natto Vitamin K2 is fat-soluble and should be consumed with healthy fats for optimal absorption
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Lupus Lifestyle Fix: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why - AI Podcast
Story at-a-glance Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that most often affects your skin, joints, kidneys and heart Lupus causes inflammation and a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes and fever Lupus can affect connective tissues in the body, which are largely composed of collagen Inadequate vitamin D levels are common in people with systemic lupus Addressing cellular energy deficiency and estrogen dominance may help you overcome and manage lupus
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