Published January 16, 2015

Is the cause of hearing loss in your pantry?

?Everybody knows by now that diets high in carbohydrates are going to cause problems in most people. These problems can be severe. I'm talking about cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, fatigue, and all kinds of bowel disorders. Sure there are anywhere from 8-12% of people who are genetically blessed with systems that do well eating a lot of carbohydrates. But the majority doesn't. Now a new study is shedding light on one more complication of a high-carb diet — hearing loss. And the numbers may surprise you.

 

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Published January 14, 2015

If you’re over 65, you must do this every week

?On Monday, I told you about Nrf2. Researchers say this short-named powerhouse could hold the key to living longer and avoiding disease. I also told you that you couldn't take this powerhouse in a pill. Your body has to produce it. And the best way to push your body into production is to exercise hard. But these researchers found another way to get your body to produce Nrf2. And it's much easier than aerobic exercise. Here's what they discovered.

 

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Published January 12, 2015

This little-known powerhouse could be the best way to live longer and healthier

?Have you ever heard of Nrf2? Nrf2 is the biological agent that pulls the trigger on protecting our bodies from oxidant stress and free radical damage. For years we have known that molecules known as oxidants and free radicals were behind the organ and tissue degeneration that comes with aging and disease. Now a brand new study of Nrf2 is showing what just might be the best way for us to protect ourselves from this damage.

 

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