| ||
| ||
Become a Patron!
Jimi's Daily Health Articles
- Thread starter Jimi
- Start date
| ||
| ||
If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to truly "have it all" - success, deep relationships, joy, wellness, and abundance - I want you to know it absolutely is.
Most people grow up hearing that something always has to give, that you can't have love and prosperity, or meaning and material success. But you don't have to choose. You're allowed to experience a full, abundant life on every front. Nothing needs to be left behind.
It all starts with knowing you're already enough to deserve it all.
So often, we're conditioned to chase worthiness - striving to prove we deserve happiness, love, or success. But when you know you're worthy, it becomes so much easier to welcome more in every area. You attract better opportunities, nurture deeper connections, and step into new levels of growth - because your self-worth sets the ceiling for what you allow.
Here are five truths that can reframe what's possible for you:
Most people grow up hearing that something always has to give, that you can't have love and prosperity, or meaning and material success. But you don't have to choose. You're allowed to experience a full, abundant life on every front. Nothing needs to be left behind.
It all starts with knowing you're already enough to deserve it all.
So often, we're conditioned to chase worthiness - striving to prove we deserve happiness, love, or success. But when you know you're worthy, it becomes so much easier to welcome more in every area. You attract better opportunities, nurture deeper connections, and step into new levels of growth - because your self-worth sets the ceiling for what you allow.
Here are five truths that can reframe what's possible for you:
- You are worthy now - no conditions required.
Your value shines through in who you are, rather than what you achieve or how you appear. Love, belonging, and success are your birthright - and this truth is your foundation for everything you want to build.
- The universe is on your side.
You are destined and meant to be here. The same force that brought you into this world is invested in your fulfillment - whether that's in relationships, creativity, or prosperity. When you trust that you're supported, it becomes easier to take inspired action and say yes to bigger opportunities.
- Your journey is unique, and that's your power.
Every path is different, and every twist has its purpose. Whether you've taken the scenic route or faced unexpected detours, the view at the top is available to everyone who claims it. Your path, with all its twists, has prepared you perfectly for what's next.
- Self-worth drives real change.
What you believe about yourself ripples out into every area of your life. When you know you're enough, you take braver steps, ask for what you want, and show up more fully for both yourself and others. The more you embody your worth, the more abundance you naturally attract.
- Abundance is holistic - you're meant to have it all.
True prosperity is about so much more than money. It includes rich relationships, vibrant joy, and a deep sense of being alive. The more you root into your worthiness, the more love, opportunity, and wealth flow your way - naturally and effortlessly.
|
| ||||
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| |||
|
| A U.S. Centers for Disease Control study found oxybenzone, a common sunscreen ingredient, in the urine of 97% of Americans. |
| It's just one of 10 harmful ingredients that are still widely used in popular skincare and beauty products, and that have been linked to hormone disruption, allergies, and increased cancer risk. |
| Which ones are the worst offenders? And how can you spot them? |
| Get the full list |
| Yours for healthy, toxin-free living, |
| Ocean Robbins |
| P.S. Once you know what to look for, spotting these ingredients on labels is straightforward. Here’s what you need to know. |
| Mammograms Can Reveal Heart Issues By Chauncey Crandall, M.D. Your annual mammogram screening may give you a heads-up on your heart disease risk. Digital breast X-rays detect build-up of calcium in the arteries of your breasts, an early sign of heart disease. These white areas — known as breast arterial calcification (BAC) — are markers of hardening in the arteries and tend to go along with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and inflammation. Researchers reviewed health records of more than 5,000 women ages 60 to 79 who underwent one or more mammogram screenings. None of these women had a history of heart disease or breast cancer when the study began. They were followed for about 6.5 years. Special: 62% of Older Adults 'Fail the Test' When It Comes to This Essential Mineral Those whose mammogram showed breast arterial calcifications were 51 percent more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke compared to women without calcium buildup in their arteries. In addition, women with calcium buildup were 23 percent more likely to develop any type of heart or vascular disorder, including heart disease, stroke, heart failure and related diseases. Although reporting of BAC levels is not mandatory, radiologists should include this information in their report. This information can be obtained during a routine mammogram screening, at no extra cost or radiation exposure. |
Health and Human Services Launches "The Real Food Show" on YouTubeThe Real Food Show, launched July 30 and featuring HHS Secretary Kennedy and celebrity chefs, brings the MAHA movement to households across America |
Health and Human Services Launches "The Real Food Show" on YouTube
The Real Food Show, launched July 30 and featuring HHS Secretary Kennedy and celebrity chefs, brings the MAHA movement into homes across America
www.themahareport.com
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
|
Hey Jimi, Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) remains one of the most challenging and least understood conditions in modern medicine. Despite decades of research, many questions about its underlying cause (or causes…) remain unanswered. Today, I'm excited to share my conversation with osteopath and researcher Dr. Raymond Perrin, who has spent more than two decades developing a unique perspective on ME/CFS and treating patients with what has become known as the Perrin Technique. At the center of his work is the idea that impaired lymphatic drainage from the brain, combined with autonomic nervous system dysfunction and postural issues, may contribute to the symptoms experienced by many people living with chronic fatigue. In this episode, Dr. Perrin explains how he developed his hypothesis long before researchers confirmed the existence of lymphatic vessels associated with the brain. We also explore why sleep, posture, stress, and normal lymphatic function may all play important roles in supporting neurological health and recovery. (This podcast was initially released in Dec 2017) In this podcast, Dr. Raymond Perrin and I discuss:
|
Yours in health, |
|
Ditch the Chemicals: 14 Herbal Oils Offering 50-87.5% UV Protection (SPF)
Ditch the Chemicals: 14 Herbal Oils Offering 50-87.5% UV Protection (SPF)
That bottle of sunscreen in your beach bag may be doing more harm than good.
sayerji.substack.com
One of the first bits of health wisdom we learn as kids is to “eat your fruit and vegetables!” We hear it so much that it’s second nature to us as adults.
But, is it possible that we’ve been tossing out the most medicinal part of the plants we eat?
Studies now show that the peels and rinds from certain fruits and vegetables are highly medicinal and can be used to heal common illnesses, big and small…
Our ancestors knew this and used these plant parts to heal themselves for thousands of years.
Want to know what they are?
Well, my good friend Brian Vaszily released a free e-guide called The 20 Healthiest Fruit & Vegetable Peels and I highly recommend adding this resource to your natural medicine chest.
In this e-guide, you will get the full scoop on the most potent (and often wasted) fruit and vegetable peels - and how to turn them into herbal medicines.
Click here for a free copy
Brian is giving this guide away as part of his World’s Best Longevity Summit, which you will also get full access to with your download.
Let's face it, natural medicines can be pricey. So instead of scrapping these incredibly-good-for-you plant peels, learn how to unlock their healing power!
They are loaded with vital nutrients, sky high in cancer-preventing antioxidants, and are proven to boost gut health, heart health, and brain health...
Long story short, this is a remarkable resource.
https://thesacredscience.com/medicinal-fruit-peels
Stay curious,
But, is it possible that we’ve been tossing out the most medicinal part of the plants we eat?
Studies now show that the peels and rinds from certain fruits and vegetables are highly medicinal and can be used to heal common illnesses, big and small…
Our ancestors knew this and used these plant parts to heal themselves for thousands of years.
Want to know what they are?
Well, my good friend Brian Vaszily released a free e-guide called The 20 Healthiest Fruit & Vegetable Peels and I highly recommend adding this resource to your natural medicine chest.
In this e-guide, you will get the full scoop on the most potent (and often wasted) fruit and vegetable peels - and how to turn them into herbal medicines.
Click here for a free copy
Brian is giving this guide away as part of his World’s Best Longevity Summit, which you will also get full access to with your download.
Let's face it, natural medicines can be pricey. So instead of scrapping these incredibly-good-for-you plant peels, learn how to unlock their healing power!
They are loaded with vital nutrients, sky high in cancer-preventing antioxidants, and are proven to boost gut health, heart health, and brain health...
Long story short, this is a remarkable resource.
https://thesacredscience.com/medicinal-fruit-peels
Stay curious,
We're having our monthly meeting on August 6th, 2026! The topic for this month will be announced.
When: August 6th, 2026 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you can't attend, but want to see the presentation, register anyway and we'll send you a recording after the webinar.
See you there!
If you’re not already a member of our Facebook Group, click below to join. We share industry news, updates and special offers on training.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alzheimersworldsummit
Michael Morgan
CranioSacral Longevity Expert and Author of Prevent Alzheimer’s in Just 10 minutes a Day
preventingalzheimers.com
When: August 6th, 2026 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you can't attend, but want to see the presentation, register anyway and we'll send you a recording after the webinar.
See you there!
If you’re not already a member of our Facebook Group, click below to join. We share industry news, updates and special offers on training.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alzheimersworldsummit
Michael Morgan
CranioSacral Longevity Expert and Author of Prevent Alzheimer’s in Just 10 minutes a Day
preventingalzheimers.com
The Great Protein Heist: How the WEF Plans to Take Your Steak and Give You Sludge & “Shmeat”Klaus Schwab thinks your steak is a ‘climate crime.’ We think he should try eating his own boot-flavored ‘precision fermentation’ slop for a year. Spoiler: he won’t.
The Great Protein Heist: How the WEF Plans to Take Your Steak and Give You Sludge & “Shmeat”Klaus Schwab thinks your steak is a ‘climate crime.’ We think he should try eating his own boot-flavored ‘precision fermentation’ slop for a year. Spoiler: he won’t.
thetruthaboutcancerofficial.substack.com
Very good read  |
Biologist: Bill Gates' Mosquito Agenda 'Destroyed' an Entire Ecosystem
Forrest Galante says Gates' malaria campaign devastated Africa's fisheries—and raises serious questions about the agenda behind global philanthropy.
Biologist: Bill Gates' Mosquito Agenda 'Destroyed' an Entire Ecosystem
Forrest Galante says Gates' malaria campaign devastated Africa's fisheries—and raises serious questions about the agenda behind global philanthropy.
lionessofjudah.substack.com
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
 |
| Doctor Who Challenged the COVID Narrative |
| By Phil Hall |
In March 2020, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden was confounded by a teenage patient who returned from a school trip to China with what appeared to be a stubborn case of bronchitis. This patient became Dr. Bowden’s introduction to COVID-19 and the beginning of a life-changing journey. |
 |
The Gallbladder: What It Actually Does (and Why So Many of Us Are Losing It)
I think the biggest “what the heck?” (I’d probably use a different word, but this is a family-friendly list ) concept that people concerned with wanting to take a holistic approach to cancer struggle with, Jim…
one that’s plagued even me to this day…
is on the one hand, you’ve got the Gerson therapy, which is one of, if not THE most documented protocols in successfully helping thousands of people reverse cancer…
which involves juicing massive amounts of carrots & green apples, which means an extreme amount of sugar (albeit “natural” sugar)…
and on the other, you’ve got this mantra in the holistic health world that “sugar feeds cancer,” with many very knowledgeable holistic cancer doctors saying that even if it’s natural, excess amounts are still going to benefit the cancer cells.
Gerson has indeed worked like a charm for a whole lot of people; that’s been extremely well documented…
but not everyone, and I’ve met a lot of people personally who say there’s no question that it definitely was not helping them; then they did something else and got better.
Few things I’ve been thinking about on this front.
People familiar with Gerson will note that it only really “works” if you go all the way with it.
That means not just drinking a few glasses a day; it’s doing the full-blown 10-12 glasses, the multiple coffee enemas per day, the whole thing.
One trusted practitioner recently postulated that the reason for this is that at those levels, it turns from being an antioxidant to a pro-oxidant, which is damaging to cancer cells.
I haven’t had the time to fully dive into this line of thought, but it’s interesting to think about.
Then again, with Ryder, we were juicing roughly the equivalent amount for his body weight but weren’t by any means following Gerson to the letter, and he still got better.
(We were also doing 50+ things at any given time, which doesn’t make us the easiest case study )
What I think about here is that we were also doing a lot to stabilize his blood sugar at the same time, some of it knowingly and some unknowingly, as many of the general “anti-cancer” nutrients we had him on also turned out to help with this.
A lot of the minerals we know, like magnesium, zinc, chromium, vanadium, and selenium, all help healthy cells take up more sugar so that it doesn’t stay in circulation for cancer cells to get at…
along with botanicals like berberine, cinnamon, holy basil, green tea, turmeric, ginseng, bitter melon, etc…
which, by the way, with a good deal of the nutrients I just listed, this could be an advertisement for our own product, OUR 7, but it’s not.
I’ve also recently started thinking about the concept of “wearables” to track your Heart Rate Variability, which correlates quite well with blood sugar levels, in response to what you eat, so you can see how it affects YOU…
but I haven’t yet gone all the way with figuring that one out.
For now, short of going “all the way” with Gerson, I think the safest bets would be either juicing a ton of vegetables that don’t have a lot of sugar in them (you should definitely juice a whole lot of something either way)…
or if carrots and other plants with higher amounts of sugar really call to you, taking a whole lot of blood-sugar-supportive nutrients like those listed above.
And I should note that what got me thinking about this is our webinar THIS WEEK on Metatrol, which we also had Ryder on religiously for the first few years…
because that has a bit different of an effect, in that it doesn’t necessarily help your healthy cells take up more sugar…
but potentially even more importantly, it actually PREVENTS cancer cells from taking it up!
Which is the only thing I know of that has such an amazing mechanism of action…
and in my opinion at least, allows you to go all the way with any plant you want, without being concerned it might “help the cancer.”
MOST amazingly, that’s far from its only benefit!!
And best of all pertaining to the webinar, I’ll be with Dr. Mary Hardy, who’s a LEGEND in the world of research on botanicals and cancer!
She founded the Integrative Medicine Clinic at Cedars-Sinai, was the Associate Director of the UCLA Botanical Research Center, and was the first Medical Director of the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology.
She knows her stuff, in other words, and is a fabulous person to ask about just about anything when it comes to botanicals and cancer (among many other things).
You can sign up to
attend + ask questions live / catch the replay / get the webinar-only deal here!!
- Ryan Sternagel & The Anti-Cancer Revolution Team
) concept that people concerned with wanting to take a holistic approach to cancer struggle with, Jim…one that’s plagued even me to this day…
is on the one hand, you’ve got the Gerson therapy, which is one of, if not THE most documented protocols in successfully helping thousands of people reverse cancer…
which involves juicing massive amounts of carrots & green apples, which means an extreme amount of sugar (albeit “natural” sugar)…
and on the other, you’ve got this mantra in the holistic health world that “sugar feeds cancer,” with many very knowledgeable holistic cancer doctors saying that even if it’s natural, excess amounts are still going to benefit the cancer cells.
Gerson has indeed worked like a charm for a whole lot of people; that’s been extremely well documented…
but not everyone, and I’ve met a lot of people personally who say there’s no question that it definitely was not helping them; then they did something else and got better.
Few things I’ve been thinking about on this front.
People familiar with Gerson will note that it only really “works” if you go all the way with it.
That means not just drinking a few glasses a day; it’s doing the full-blown 10-12 glasses, the multiple coffee enemas per day, the whole thing.
One trusted practitioner recently postulated that the reason for this is that at those levels, it turns from being an antioxidant to a pro-oxidant, which is damaging to cancer cells.
I haven’t had the time to fully dive into this line of thought, but it’s interesting to think about.
Then again, with Ryder, we were juicing roughly the equivalent amount for his body weight but weren’t by any means following Gerson to the letter, and he still got better.
(We were also doing 50+ things at any given time, which doesn’t make us the easiest case study
)What I think about here is that we were also doing a lot to stabilize his blood sugar at the same time, some of it knowingly and some unknowingly, as many of the general “anti-cancer” nutrients we had him on also turned out to help with this.
A lot of the minerals we know, like magnesium, zinc, chromium, vanadium, and selenium, all help healthy cells take up more sugar so that it doesn’t stay in circulation for cancer cells to get at…
along with botanicals like berberine, cinnamon, holy basil, green tea, turmeric, ginseng, bitter melon, etc…
which, by the way, with a good deal of the nutrients I just listed, this could be an advertisement for our own product, OUR 7, but it’s not.
I’ve also recently started thinking about the concept of “wearables” to track your Heart Rate Variability, which correlates quite well with blood sugar levels, in response to what you eat, so you can see how it affects YOU…
but I haven’t yet gone all the way with figuring that one out.
For now, short of going “all the way” with Gerson, I think the safest bets would be either juicing a ton of vegetables that don’t have a lot of sugar in them (you should definitely juice a whole lot of something either way)…
or if carrots and other plants with higher amounts of sugar really call to you, taking a whole lot of blood-sugar-supportive nutrients like those listed above.
And I should note that what got me thinking about this is our webinar THIS WEEK on Metatrol, which we also had Ryder on religiously for the first few years…
because that has a bit different of an effect, in that it doesn’t necessarily help your healthy cells take up more sugar…
but potentially even more importantly, it actually PREVENTS cancer cells from taking it up!
Which is the only thing I know of that has such an amazing mechanism of action…
and in my opinion at least, allows you to go all the way with any plant you want, without being concerned it might “help the cancer.”
MOST amazingly, that’s far from its only benefit!!
And best of all pertaining to the webinar, I’ll be with Dr. Mary Hardy, who’s a LEGEND in the world of research on botanicals and cancer!
She founded the Integrative Medicine Clinic at Cedars-Sinai, was the Associate Director of the UCLA Botanical Research Center, and was the first Medical Director of the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology.
She knows her stuff, in other words, and is a fabulous person to ask about just about anything when it comes to botanicals and cancer (among many other things).
You can sign up to
attend + ask questions live / catch the replay / get the webinar-only deal here!!- Ryan Sternagel & The Anti-Cancer Revolution Team
|
|
The Causes and Consequences of Obesity | |||
The digestive system plays a central role in breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and supporting overall health. While solid foods often receive the most attention, the types of drinks consumed throughout the day can also influence how efficiently digestion occurs. | |||
|
Ditch the Chemicals: 14 Herbal Oils Offering 50-87.5% UV Protection (SPF) |
| That bottle of sunscreen in your beach bag may be doing more harm than good. New research reveals the hidden dangers lurking in conventional sunscreens and highlights safer, natural alternatives that can protect your skin without toxic side effects. |
|
Whose Amnesia? What 'Science-Based Medicine' Forgot to Tell You About the HPV Vaccine |
| A strangely timed hit piece accusing me of forgetting the HPV literature never mentions the fourteen deaths in the vaccine's own randomized trial. Here is the rest of the ledger, sourced to the manufacturer's data, the WHO's database, and the National Cancer Institute's own words. |
Hi Jimi, Are you eating leafy greens, on a regular basis? Either way, you'll be surprised to discover the link between dementia risk and certain leafy vegetables. In addition, gum disease - a massive global health issue - is happening because most people have no idea what to do about this problem. Yet, simple changes to your diet can significantly reduce your risk. |
Have you ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but you're still exhausted?
You're eating well, trying to exercise, getting decent sleep, yet you still rely on coffee to get through the day and crash by the afternoon.
We've been there ourselves, and over the years we've learned that low energy isn't always about needing more caffeine or simply getting more sleep. Sometimes it's about understanding what's happening at the cellular level and addressing the root causes of fatigue.
That's why we wanted to share this free live masterclass from Ari Whitten, founder of The Energy Blueprint.
In this training, Ari breaks down the latest science on why so many people struggle with low energy and what you can do to naturally support your body's ability to produce more of it. His approach goes beyond quick fixes and focuses on improving the systems that create lasting energy.
During the masterclass, you'll learn:
• Common but often overlooked causes of fatigue.
• Simple daily habits that can help improve energy and mental clarity.
• Science-backed ways to support your mitochondria, the tiny "powerhouses" inside your cells that produce energy.
• Nutrients and lifestyle strategies that may help reduce brain fog, improve mood, and support healthy energy levels without relying on stimulants.
If you've been feeling drained lately or simply want to optimize your health and vitality, we think you'll walk away with practical strategies you can start implementing right away.
You can reserve your spot for the FREE Webinar, LIVE on Aug 5th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET here: Double Your Energy Webinar
Warmly,
You're eating well, trying to exercise, getting decent sleep, yet you still rely on coffee to get through the day and crash by the afternoon.
We've been there ourselves, and over the years we've learned that low energy isn't always about needing more caffeine or simply getting more sleep. Sometimes it's about understanding what's happening at the cellular level and addressing the root causes of fatigue.
That's why we wanted to share this free live masterclass from Ari Whitten, founder of The Energy Blueprint.
In this training, Ari breaks down the latest science on why so many people struggle with low energy and what you can do to naturally support your body's ability to produce more of it. His approach goes beyond quick fixes and focuses on improving the systems that create lasting energy.
During the masterclass, you'll learn:
• Common but often overlooked causes of fatigue.
• Simple daily habits that can help improve energy and mental clarity.
• Science-backed ways to support your mitochondria, the tiny "powerhouses" inside your cells that produce energy.
• Nutrients and lifestyle strategies that may help reduce brain fog, improve mood, and support healthy energy levels without relying on stimulants.
If you've been feeling drained lately or simply want to optimize your health and vitality, we think you'll walk away with practical strategies you can start implementing right away.
You can reserve your spot for the FREE Webinar, LIVE on Aug 5th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET here: Double Your Energy Webinar
Warmly,
FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASS: The Healthy Longevity Blueprint Discover the 7 keys to protecting your energy, strength, mental clarity, metabolism, and independence as you age. Learn why healthy habits sometimes stop working and how to create a clearer path forward on Wednesday, August 5 at noon ET. Reserve Your Free Seat Blog: Why You May Want to MOO’ve to a Dairy Substitute Learn how daily choices like diet, stress management, and activity can turn genes on or off and influence metabolism, immunity, and energy. Read the Blog Video: Food as Medicine in Action: The Top 7 Foods With Healing Powers in Balancing Hormones Discover how to use genetics and lab results to guide nutrition and lifestyle choices that truly fit your body. Watch the Video |
Recipe of the Week: Plant-Based Bagels These bagels are a great gluten substitute and packed with fiber, healthy fats, and resistant starch to support blood sugar stability and hormone signaling without overloading the body with sugar or refined carbs. Get the Recipe |
PRACTITIONER’S CORNER: Gluten, Kale, and Whey – Why the Real Danger Is the Advice, Not the Food Not all “healthy” advice is accurate. This episode explains how misinformation around gluten, kale, and whey can mislead even well-intentioned practitioners, and how small changes in diet can support proper hormone signaling and metabolic health. Listen Here When you start paying attention to how your body responds to what you eat, instead of just what you eat, you can begin to restore hormone balance, improve metabolism, and feel more energetic. |
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
|
Electrolyte Imbalance
Dehydration happens when you've lost more water than you've taken in.With electrolyte imbalance, the concentration and ratio of minerals in your fluids is off — sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, etc — regardless of water intake. You can have completely normal fluid volume and still have an electrolyte imbalance, or you can be dehydrated with electrolytes that are technically still "in range."
That’s why advice like “just drink more water” or “just add salt” can miss the mark; dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are separate conditions requiring individualized correction.
Both too little and too much of any one electrolyte can disrupt fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function, leading to afternoon headaches, brain fog, muscle cramping, and low-grade fatigue that doesn’t resolve with water alone. Chronic imbalance is easy to miss on a single lab draw if no one’s looking for the pattern.
Evidence-Based Tips for True Hydration
- Don't wait to feel thirsty. By the time you reach for the glass, mild fluid loss might already be underway. Researchers have found that monitoring thirst alongside two other simple signals — body weight and urine color — will give you a better idea of hydration status.
- Take note of dark urine. Urine color isn’t a perfect measure, but it is very accessible (especially considered alongside physical symptoms). Generally, we want pale yellow urine. If your pee is consistently dark in color, fluid intake might not be keeping up with losses.
- Be careful about salt. Sodium does help the body retain fluid, which is why oral rehydration solutions include it. But most of us already consume more sodium than we need. The trend of adding salt to your water can raise your blood pressure over time, posing serious health risks. Speak to your clinician if you’re worried about sodium loss from endurance exercise or illness.
- Choose mineral-rich foods. You lose potassium and magnesium along with sodium when you sweat. Boost these minerals through nutrition with leafy greens, avocado, bananas, coconut water, and beans.
- Spread water consumption throughout the day. This gives your kidneys time to actually absorb and use the water before excreting it as urine. It also keeps plasma osmolality and electrolyte concentrations more stable, avoiding the brief dips in sodium that can happen when a lot of water is consumed in a short window.
Read More: Does Adding Salt to Water for Hydration Actually Work?
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
The BUN (blood urea nitrogen) to creatinine ratio is a simple calculation from two markers already on most standard metabolic panels, but rarely explained to patients. It can offer an early clue about your hydration status.BUN reflects how efficiently the kidneys clear nitrogen waste. It tends to rise disproportionately relative to creatinine when the body is running low on fluid, since the kidneys reabsorb more water and urea together under those conditions. Creatinine is a steadier marker of kidney filtration that doesn't shift as easily with hydration alone.
Why we look at it: A BUN/creatinine ratio on the higher end of normal — especially alongside symptoms like afternoon headaches or fatigue — can indicate chronic, mild dehydration.
| ||||
| ||||
Watch the Highlight Reels:
|
| |||||||
|
|
| ||||
| ||||
|
| ||||
Listen on: |
| ||||
| ||||
|
| ||||
Check it Out:|
| ||||
| ||||
|
| ||||
Sunday Thoughts:|
|
- 40+ Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes for Every Season - Your diffuser can do far more than make the house smell good. Mama Z shares blends for sleep, focus, energy, seasonal wellness, fresh air, and family gatherings, plus practical guidance for using fewer drops and avoiding nonstop diffusion.
- How to Dilute Essential Oils Safely + 5 DIY Recipes - A lot of essential-oil DIYs get this wrong: water does not dilute oil. Dr. Z explains carrier oils, solubilizers, dispersants, safe percentages, and five practical recipes so your sprays, baths, lotions, and topical blends work as intended.
- How to Meal Prep for the Week Without Losing Your Weekend - Meal prep does not mean seven identical dinners in plastic containers. Mama Z shows how to batch-cook flexible basics, organize one grocery list, reduce food waste, protect your budget, and stop the last-minute scramble toward takeout.
- Energizing Superfood Breakfast Smoothies for Busy Mornings - When mornings get chaotic, these 10-minute smoothies make real nutrition portable. Choose from five variations packed with plant nutrients, protein, filling fruit, and dairy-free options so your family can leave the house fueled instead of hungry.
| ||||||
|
- DIY Dusting Spray for Wood Without Synthetic Fragrance - Back-to-school cleaning should not leave the house smelling like a chemical cloud. Mama Z’s simple spray removes dust, refreshes wood, and leaves furniture naturally polished without greasy conventional aerosols or synthetic fragrance.
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Eight Benefits Beyond Easier Breathing - Eucalyptus belongs in every family’s seasonal wellness cabinet. Dr. Z explains how this powerful oil can help clear stuffiness, freshen the home, clean surfaces, care for the scalp, control odors, support your immune system and more.
- 10 Essential Oils for Respiratory Support - When breathing feels heavy, the right oils can make a big difference. Discover ten research-backed choices for respiratory comfort, mucus clearance, inflammation, seasonal threats, and easier inhalation, plus practical ways to use them at home.
- Healthy Nut Butter Cups for Lunchboxes and After-School Cravings - Skip the sugar-loaded candy aisle. Mama Z’s freezer-friendly cups deliver rich chocolate flavor, satisfying healthy fats, and three easy variations that help kids and adults enjoy a treat without gluten, dairy, or refined sugar.
The Benefits Of Hiking You Need To Know | |||
The digestive system plays a central role in breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and supporting overall health. While solid foods often receive the most attention, the types of drinks consumed throughout the day can also influence how efficiently digestion occurs. | |||
|
How a "decomposed plant" found in the Himalayas can protect your body against free radicals and oxidative stress that can damage your cells
|
| ||||
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| |||
|
James here. There's a question I've been fascinated by for almost two decades now... why do some people stay strong, sharp, and full of life well into their 90s, while others struggle for years with fatigue, brain fog, and aches that never quite get a name?
More often than not, the answer comes down to something most conventional medicine overlooks. The underlying terrain of the body. And especially the immune system.
When the immune system is chronically overworked, it can lose its balance. Inflammation lingers instead of switching off. Energy fades. You can end up feeling like you're doing everything right and still not getting anywhere.
If that sounds familiar, please know it's not a willpower issue, and your body hasn't failed you. It's simply asking for the right support.
That's exactly what a brand-new free online event is all about, and I think you'll love it.
It's called IMMUNE FOR LIFE, hosted by our friends at Zonia, and it starts today. They've brought together 35 doctors and health experts, including names you'll recognize from Food Matters films and interviews over the years, like David Perlmutter, Joel Fuhrman, and Ocean Robbins. Together they're answering one question in plain language... what actually causes disease in the first place, and how do we support the body's own ability to heal?
Save your free seat here →
You'll hear real recovery stories, honest science, and the natural approaches being used in clinics from Switzerland and Germany to right here at home. All of it focused on calming inflammation and helping a worn-out immune system find its balance again.
Plus, a free gift when you sign up. You'll receive a practical guide called 12 Exercises for Muscle Strength, filled with gentle, doable movements for strength, balance, and steadiness at any age. There's a 30-second move to support your balance and posture, a lying-down exercise that eases a sore back, and a simple couch exercise that builds lower-body strength.
Muscle is one of the most underrated pillars of healthy aging and immunity, so this little guide is a genuinely useful companion to the event itself.
Click here to claim your free seat and your free guide →
Here's to strong immunity, for life.
In good health,
More often than not, the answer comes down to something most conventional medicine overlooks. The underlying terrain of the body. And especially the immune system.
When the immune system is chronically overworked, it can lose its balance. Inflammation lingers instead of switching off. Energy fades. You can end up feeling like you're doing everything right and still not getting anywhere.
If that sounds familiar, please know it's not a willpower issue, and your body hasn't failed you. It's simply asking for the right support.
That's exactly what a brand-new free online event is all about, and I think you'll love it.
It's called IMMUNE FOR LIFE, hosted by our friends at Zonia, and it starts today. They've brought together 35 doctors and health experts, including names you'll recognize from Food Matters films and interviews over the years, like David Perlmutter, Joel Fuhrman, and Ocean Robbins. Together they're answering one question in plain language... what actually causes disease in the first place, and how do we support the body's own ability to heal?
Save your free seat here →
You'll hear real recovery stories, honest science, and the natural approaches being used in clinics from Switzerland and Germany to right here at home. All of it focused on calming inflammation and helping a worn-out immune system find its balance again.
Plus, a free gift when you sign up. You'll receive a practical guide called 12 Exercises for Muscle Strength, filled with gentle, doable movements for strength, balance, and steadiness at any age. There's a 30-second move to support your balance and posture, a lying-down exercise that eases a sore back, and a simple couch exercise that builds lower-body strength.
Muscle is one of the most underrated pillars of healthy aging and immunity, so this little guide is a genuinely useful companion to the event itself.
Click here to claim your free seat and your free guide →
Here's to strong immunity, for life.
In good health,
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Lie
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
| |||||
|
Hi Jimi, if you like helpful & unique healthy aging tips delivered in a really short way...
FYI I am now really trying to get my YouTube & Instagram off the ground -- "Follow" either one you prefer below ↓↓↓, I am sure you'll love it!
However, when you click either one below, please specifically check out my super-short post you'll see called "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic."
If what I share in this important post rings true for you, at the least can you give it a "like" (a
or 
)?
That said, I'd especially appreciate seeing your personal feedback in the comments area of that post (perhaps you have additional insights about organic, or just to share your appreciation?)
Click here, follow me on INSTAGRAM, and see my "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic" post
or
Click here, subscribe to me on YOUTUBE, and see my "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic" post
By the way, you will likely appreciate other very short posts you'll see from me at both Instagram and YouTube, such as:
#1 Things That Speeds Up Aging (see the comments from others on this one, too, and share yours!)
Because I am so passionate about providing you the proven most powerful natural ways to look and feel your best, avoid and help overcome disease, and live long doing it...
I will be posting insights that are most helpful for you and that can be "super-condensed" like this at both Instagram and Youtube, so...
Head here and please follow me on Instagram
Or if you prefer...
Head here and please subscribe to me on YouTube
Again, please specifically check out the "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic" post... "like" it (if you do like it, of course)... and if you are able, I'd love to see your feedback on it in the comments area of the post!
Thanks, and enjoy your day.
To Living Long and Living Well,
Brian Vaszily
P.S. For a really practical and important tip -- and kind of surprising, too -- also look for my super-short post called "Why You Should NEVER Wear Shoes in Your House" in Instagram and called "Remove Your Shoes to Avoid Diarrhea" at YouTube.
Click here and please follow me on Instagram
Or if you prefer...
Click here and please subscribe to me on YouTube
FYI I am now really trying to get my YouTube & Instagram off the ground -- "Follow" either one you prefer below ↓↓↓, I am sure you'll love it!
However, when you click either one below, please specifically check out my super-short post you'll see called "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic."
If what I share in this important post rings true for you, at the least can you give it a "like" (a
or )?That said, I'd especially appreciate seeing your personal feedback in the comments area of that post (perhaps you have additional insights about organic, or just to share your appreciation?)
Click here, follow me on INSTAGRAM, and see my "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic" post
or
Click here, subscribe to me on YOUTUBE, and see my "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic" post
By the way, you will likely appreciate other very short posts you'll see from me at both Instagram and YouTube, such as:
#1 Things That Speeds Up Aging (see the comments from others on this one, too, and share yours!)
Because I am so passionate about providing you the proven most powerful natural ways to look and feel your best, avoid and help overcome disease, and live long doing it...
I will be posting insights that are most helpful for you and that can be "super-condensed" like this at both Instagram and Youtube, so...
Head here and please follow me on Instagram
Or if you prefer...
Head here and please subscribe to me on YouTube
Again, please specifically check out the "Most Important Foods to Buy Organic" post... "like" it (if you do like it, of course)... and if you are able, I'd love to see your feedback on it in the comments area of the post!
Thanks, and enjoy your day.
To Living Long and Living Well,
Brian Vaszily
P.S. For a really practical and important tip -- and kind of surprising, too -- also look for my super-short post called "Why You Should NEVER Wear Shoes in Your House" in Instagram and called "Remove Your Shoes to Avoid Diarrhea" at YouTube.
Click here and please follow me on Instagram
Or if you prefer...
Click here and please subscribe to me on YouTube
MONDAY MOTIVATION | |||||||||
August 3rd, 2026 | |||||||||
| |||||||||
|
DID YOU KNOW?: Monarch butterflies practice self-medication. When infected by a parasite, they seek out milkweed high in cardenolides—a chemical toxic to most species but lethal to their specific parasite. They're not just eating. They're diagnosing themselves and 
HEALTH HACK: Your core temperature needs to drop 2 degrees to fall asleep, but heat stops it cold. Even small humidity or warmth trapped against your skin can wreck REM sleep. Keep your room at 65–68°F and 
MAGICAL PLACE: Namibia's Sossusvlei and Deadvlei are hidden behind 1,000-foot dunes that shift from rust-red to gold with the light. Deadvlei's ghostly white salt pan is ringed by blackened trees that died 900 years ago but still stand.
| ||||||||||
| ||||||||||
|
The renowned martial arts master Bruce Lee once said:
"Be like water, making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it."
Wise words.
Water is the guest of honor for today's piece. We're going to get into the nitty gritty of how to make sure you're getting the best water into your glass and why it's so vital to your health.
Did you ever wonder why so many of us love to walk along the ocean?
Studies have shown that people who live near or next to a body of water are 10 percent happier. Researchers from the University of Exeter -- in England -- found that people who lived within a mile from the sea were 22 percent less likely to experience mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
Just being close to these "blue spaces" -- as scientists refer to them -- increases our happiness.
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols calls the "immeasurable sense of peace that we feel around water" our "blue mind."
Water gives and teaches us so much -- but the simple everyday-ness of it makes it easy to take for granted. That said, we all know there's nothing quite like that feeling of drinking cold, clear water when you're parched. Or the sheer joy of diving into a crystal clear lake on a sweltering day.
We need H20.
The truth is, without water, we can only live a matter of days -- that's how urgently our body relies on water to survive. Food on the other hand? We can get by without eating for weeks -- so long as we're drinking at least 1.5 liters of water per day.
But to truly thrive and live our best lives, some experts believe we really should be hydrating way more than that -- as much as 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of water a day for men, and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) a day for women.
Some essential qualities to look for in your water:
Pure, mineral-rich, clean water offers incredible benefits for your body and mind. Here's what you should be looking for in your drinking water:
"Be like water, making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it."
Wise words.
Water is the guest of honor for today's piece. We're going to get into the nitty gritty of how to make sure you're getting the best water into your glass and why it's so vital to your health.
Did you ever wonder why so many of us love to walk along the ocean?
Studies have shown that people who live near or next to a body of water are 10 percent happier. Researchers from the University of Exeter -- in England -- found that people who lived within a mile from the sea were 22 percent less likely to experience mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
Just being close to these "blue spaces" -- as scientists refer to them -- increases our happiness.
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols calls the "immeasurable sense of peace that we feel around water" our "blue mind."
Water gives and teaches us so much -- but the simple everyday-ness of it makes it easy to take for granted. That said, we all know there's nothing quite like that feeling of drinking cold, clear water when you're parched. Or the sheer joy of diving into a crystal clear lake on a sweltering day.
We need H20.
The truth is, without water, we can only live a matter of days -- that's how urgently our body relies on water to survive. Food on the other hand? We can get by without eating for weeks -- so long as we're drinking at least 1.5 liters of water per day.
But to truly thrive and live our best lives, some experts believe we really should be hydrating way more than that -- as much as 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of water a day for men, and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) a day for women.
Some essential qualities to look for in your water:
Pure, mineral-rich, clean water offers incredible benefits for your body and mind. Here's what you should be looking for in your drinking water:
- It's free of contaminants like fungi, bacteria, and parasites.
- It's rich in essential minerals like sulfur, manganese, and calcium.
- It's alkaline, which means it has a pH above 7 and may offer added benefits...
Immunity Protects Your Heart
Dr. Chauncey Crandall, M.D., writes:
I’ve noticed that my patients suffer more heart attacks and other coronary incidents during flu season, though I couldn’t quite explain why. Now, science is catching up with those observations.
It’s long been known that heart disease is a risk factor for developing serious flu complications. Among adults hospitalized with the flu in recent seasons, heart disease was one of the most common chronic conditions reported. About half of the adults who are hospitalized with the flu also have heart disease.
Special: Flu Season Is Dangerous: Make Sure Your Immune System Is Strong to Combat Viruses, Germs, and Bacteria!
But a growing body of research suggests that influenza infection can put people at increased risk for acute cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke — a finding the American Heart Association highlighted last winter. This evidence has been steadily mounting.
According to one study, people were six times more likely to have a heart attack in the week after being diagnosed with flu. The research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, reported that sudden, serious cardiac events are more common in adults hospitalized with flu.
This study, which looked at more than 80,000 adult patients hospitalized with the flu over eight seasons, found that almost one in eight (12%) patients had experienced an acute cardiac event such as heart failure or coronary artery disease. Of those people, 30% were admitted to the ICU, and 7% died while in the hospital.
In addition, a study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases found that even mild illness caused by influenza virus infections are associated with a twofold increase in the risk of acute cardiovascular events in older patients.
So, the flu not only makes you feel bad, but it also jeopardizes your heart.
Dr. Chauncey Crandall, M.D., writes:
I’ve noticed that my patients suffer more heart attacks and other coronary incidents during flu season, though I couldn’t quite explain why. Now, science is catching up with those observations.
It’s long been known that heart disease is a risk factor for developing serious flu complications. Among adults hospitalized with the flu in recent seasons, heart disease was one of the most common chronic conditions reported. About half of the adults who are hospitalized with the flu also have heart disease.
Special: Flu Season Is Dangerous: Make Sure Your Immune System Is Strong to Combat Viruses, Germs, and Bacteria!
But a growing body of research suggests that influenza infection can put people at increased risk for acute cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke — a finding the American Heart Association highlighted last winter. This evidence has been steadily mounting.
According to one study, people were six times more likely to have a heart attack in the week after being diagnosed with flu. The research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, reported that sudden, serious cardiac events are more common in adults hospitalized with flu.
This study, which looked at more than 80,000 adult patients hospitalized with the flu over eight seasons, found that almost one in eight (12%) patients had experienced an acute cardiac event such as heart failure or coronary artery disease. Of those people, 30% were admitted to the ICU, and 7% died while in the hospital.
In addition, a study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases found that even mild illness caused by influenza virus infections are associated with a twofold increase in the risk of acute cardiovascular events in older patients.
So, the flu not only makes you feel bad, but it also jeopardizes your heart.