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How Heart Disease Affects the Brain

By Chauncey Crandall, M.D.

The brain requires a lot of oxygen to stay healthy. If atherosclerosis limits the blood flood to the brain, a condition called “hypoxia” can occur.

Although the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and hypoxia is not completely understood, some researchers believe that hypoxia may trigger a cascade of actions that causes the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer’s.

Special: Over 50? Serious Brain Nutrition Combats Scary Mental Decline

Along with hypoxia, there are two other conditions found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients — inflammation and oxidation (or oxidative stress) — that are also associated with heart disease.

When chronic inflammation occurs inside the body, for example as a result of high blood pressure, it causes a toxic situation that can trigger the development of heart disease.

Oxidation is the natural byproduct of metabolism — the transformation of the food we eat into energy. But this cellular response is also believed to be the root cause of the aging process, much as when iron oxidizes and the resulting rust corrodes a car.

When this process occurs in the body, it can damage the coronary arteries. And when oxidation occurs in the brain, it causes brain cells to die, which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s.
 
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Hey Jimi

Your cells are suffocating… and you probably don’t even know it.

That constant fatigue. The brain fog.

The pain that doesn’t seem to go away, no matter what you try.

The immune system that used to bounce back but now feels… sluggish.

You’re not imagining it.

It’s what happens when your body isn’t getting the one thing it needs more than anything else to survive and thrive…

Oxygen.

And not just the kind you get from taking a few deep breaths or going for a walk.

We’re talking about something deeper. Something that reaches where typical oxygen intake can’t.

See, most people (especially those facing chronic diseases like cancer or dealing with post-treatment recovery) are unknowingly oxygen deficient.

This is exactly what many people have been quietly suffering through… until they found out what was really going on inside their body.

Low oxygen isn’t just a symptom.

It’s often the environment that cancer and chronic disease thrive in.

Years of stress, toxins, medications, air pollution, chronic inflammation, poor sleep… all of it lowers your oxygen saturation over time.

But there’s a way to flip the switch…

👉 Here’s what people are using and experts are recommending to restore cellular health

Hundreds of people who once felt hopeless are now feeling stronger, clearer, and more alive again because of it.

And no, it’s not another supplement or diet or trend that overpromises and underdelivers.

It’s something that’s been around for decades... quietly helping people restore what their body has been desperately craving.

Not by going for a walk in fresh air…

Not by breathing deeper…

But by using something that helps oxygen flood into their cells, where healing starts.

And the results?

Less fatigue. Stronger immunity. Faster healing. Clearer thinking.

And in some cases… markers that actually start to shift.

If you’re curious what they’re doing… what’s helping their bodies rebuild from the inside out… you’ll want to check this out…

This Thursday, our good friend and respected researcher, Trevor King, Head Researcher at The Live Better Group, is sharing what’s really going on with our oxygen levels…

And what you can do to start changing that (naturally and non-invasively).

If you or someone you love is dealing with cancer (or working hard to stay cancer-f.ree) this is something you need to hear.

Because healing can’t happen in a body that’s suffocating.

➡️ Go here to see how people are rebuilding their health with this oxygen-based therapy

It’s powerful stuff.

And it may explain why, no matter how clean you eat or how many protocols you follow, you still feel far from healed.

To your health and healing,

The Conquering Cancer Team​
 
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From sheets and blankets too. The more demand there is for organic cotton products, the more it will be grown, and then prices may fall.
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its amazing that these days when we have more medicines and better equipment we also have more things causing sickness and more people getting carried away over treatments. during my treatments ilike jimmi wouls have been,was advisedby all these experts about cancer treatments. have they had cancer? do they know how it feels? do they know what it does to your mental health? its time i think to look at oiurselves and realise that we are the betterjudges of our bodies than those who just read about it, now people panick over covid needles ans needles for measles!! for fks sake wake up people and believe in yourselves and not what others want you to believe in.
 
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Is Your Body’s Cancer-Fighting Guardian Strong Enough?​

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There’s a powerful gene in your body called P53, often called The Guardian of the Genome. Why?

Because it helps repair DNA damage, destroy cancerous cells, and keep your body in balance.​
But here’s the important part: P53 is the most commonly mutated gene in nearly 50% of all cancers. When P53 mutates, it can’t protect you the way it should.

So, what can you do?

You can test it. You can support it. And you can strengthen it naturally.

In our latest blog, discover:
  • How the P53 gene works and why it’s crucial for your healing
  • How to test for mutations with cutting-edge genetic tools
  • 6 natural ways to support your P53—like curcumin, ionic calcium, matcha tea, and more
You’ll also find direct links to high-quality supplements and resources to empower your healing journey.

Let’s make sure your P53 gene is standing strong—protecting you at the cellular level, 24/7.​

Berry Protein Smoothie​

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Looking for the perfect nutrient-packed pick-me-up?

Try this Superfood Berry Protein Smoothie delivers strategic nourishment to fuel your energy, strengthen your immune system, and support vibrant healing.

Loaded with antioxidant-rich berries, plant-based protein, and gut-supportive collagen, it’s a delicious way to start your day or recharge mid-afternoon.​
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Whether you're in active recovery or simply looking to stay strong and resilient, this smoothie is a powerful ally in your wellness routine.

It's loaded with:
  • Plant-based proteins (chia, hemp, pumpkin seeds)
  • Gut-healing collagen powder
  • Antioxidant-rich spirulina
  • Hydrating coconut water
  • Grounding flavors like tahini, cinnamon, and Himalayan salt
Every ingredient was chosen with intention — to strengthen, energize, and heal from the inside out.

Blend up your new favorite smoothie today!​
 
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Probiotics Destroy Toxic Chemicals in our Gut for Us​

It is an awesome fact of nature that we have trillions of organisms within our body – containing completely foreign DNA – some of which break down toxic chemicals that we humans have created to kill other things, but are now killing us, e.g. pesticides. Who are these strange helpers?
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800 Reasons Turmeric Threatens Big Pharma​

No single herb threatens the pharmaceutical industry's global monopoly as much as turmeric. Here's why...
 
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Nancy was diagnosed in 2004 with Stage 4 ovarian cancer with metastases to her liver. 2 1/2 years later, she completed treatment and has not had a recurrence since.

Nancy attributes increasing positive emotions, embracing social support, and having strong reasons for living as the most influential healing factors in her recovery. You may recognize Nancy's name from her internationally known contribution to the cancer world, Nancy's List.

Nancy's List was launched in 2006 as her love letter to the universe and an expression of her immense gratitude for her miraculous recovery from Stage 4 ovarian cancer and deep appreciation for her amazing life. Nancy's guiding force, her profound wish, her passion is that no one will ever go through cancer alone.​
If you prefer to read the podcast's transcript, please visit Apple Podcasts. Once in the episode, scroll down below the show notes for the automatically generated, unedited transcript. (Available in the Apple Podcast app only)​
 
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"True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in
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Discover the Healer Within – A Free Invitation to Global Inner Peace

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Dear Jimi:

In a world filled with noise, pressure, and disconnection, the deepest medicine may not come from outside—but from within.

At the Global Inner Peace Summit (May 5–7, 2025), I’ll be sharing a sacred session on:
“Wisdom Healing Qigong: Awakening the Healer Within.”

I invite you to join me for free, along with 40+ global speakers, for three days of renewal, remembrance, and reconnection.

👉 Click here to register now​
In this session, you will discover:
🌿 The foundations of Wisdom Healing Qigong – and how it awakens natural healing intelligence
💫 How ancient Chinese medicine and energetic practice help release stress, illness, and trauma
🕊️ Practices that harmonize body, mind, heart, and spirit—accessible to anyone
🌞 A path back to joy, vitality, and deep inner peace, regardless of your current condition
I am honored to walk this path with you, as part of a summit dedicated to awakening the inner healer in all of us.
Whether you are seeking healing, renewal, or a return to wholeness—this is your invitation.
👉 Join me here – for free​
 
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Hi Jimi,
There’s a food that costs just pennies a serving — and it’s been shown to reduce your risk of certain cancers. Even more? When used properly, it could cut your risk of colds and flu in half!
>> Find out all about it when you join my dad and colleague, John Robbins, and me for the free Food For Health Masterclass.
After the Food Revolution Summit, this Masterclass is the perfect next step to help you turn insights into action.
You’ll also learn about:

  • The antioxidant-rich drink that’s been shown to help people live longer, be less likely to get type 2 diabetes, and reduce obesity, heart disease, and cancer
  • The popular food that’s linked with an 8% reduction in risk of death from all causes (it takes just two tablespoons per day!)
  • The delicious spice that can help prevent Alzheimer's, reduce unhealthy levels of inflammation, and protect your heart
Are you eating these foods?
Find out all about them and six other mighty plant-powered breakthroughs you need to know about when you watch our most popular masterclass ever.
This masterclass is close to my heart. My dad and I recorded it together a few years ago, when he was in stronger health. As you may know, he’s now facing Post Polio Syndrome, a condition that’s led him to step back from leadership. But his voice, his passion, and his wisdom shine through in this session — and I’m so grateful we can share that with you.
You’ll also hear some heartwarming stories (including what my Grandpa Irv, the founder of Baskin-Robbins, shared with my dad and me on his deathbed).
>> Reserve your free spot now.
Yours for healing food wisdom,
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P.S. Be sure to stay until the end for a special invitation to join our signature online course, Plant-Powered & Thriving (with a huge discount). Reserve your spot to join the free Masterclass now.
 
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Hi there! Happy Thursday! I hope all is fantastic on your end!
Okay, so today, I have something A-M-A-Z-I-N-G for you!
This is something that everyone should attend IF you're someone who would love to THRIVE in your career (or business), make a difference in people's lives, live your best life, AND make a lucrative income doing what you love!
It's a free Tony Robbins inspirational event! Yes!
Tony was actually one of my very first mentors (many years ago!). I had the opportunity to spend a day with him not too long ago, and the experience was absolutely incredible! See the picture below (wow, he's so tall!). :)
He's doing this life-changing 3-day event along with the wonderful (heart-centered) Dean Graziosi, the inspirational Lisa Nichols, and many other incredible teachers/speakers!
Hey, even Matthew McConaughey (yes, the actor!) will be a speaker too! YES!
Can you tell I'm excited????? :)
Go here to reserve your spot now!
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Definitely take advantage of this one. It starts next week. It's free. It will transform your life (and your future).
You'll be learning from Tony Robbins himself (you know he'll be getting into your head to shift things, so you can live your best life).
You'll be learning from Lisa Nichols (you know I LOVE her). She's one of my all-time favorite motivational speakers.
You'll be learning from Dean Graziosi. He's a master at teaching people how to take what you love and turn it into a lucrative living, making lots of money doing what you love!
Plus, so many other incredible people too.
Anyway, this is a live 3-day event you really don't want to miss.
Go here to get all the details and reserve your spot now.
Enjoy!
Sending you lots of love and light,
 
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Simple Ways to Boost Oxygen & Energy​

✔ Deep breathing: A few minutes of belly breathing improves oxygen delivery and calms your nervous system.
✔ Move often: Gentle daily movement helps oxygen reach your brain and tissues.
✔ Get your iron & B12 checked: These nutrients help red blood cells deliver oxygen.
✔ Let in fresh air: Crack a window or step outside. Your cells will thank you.
✔ Keep your sinuses clear with regular sinus rinsing — I use Neil Med Sinus Rinse bottles or Navage.
✔ For chronic inflammation in the body, particularly post COVID, using a nebulizer with 5cc of saline and 1cc of Hydrogen Peroxide oxygenates the blood and lungs, breaks down biofilms in the sinuses, and helps deliver whole body O2!​
Oxygen can sometimes be a missing link for people experiencing chronic fatigue, brain fog, or slow recovery. If you’re already working on hormone balance, detoxification, or mitochondrial health, make sure oxygen is part of the conversation.​
 
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Stem Cells and the Future of Medicine
By Tricia Cooney Bresnahan
Stem cell therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that holds promise for alleviating a variety of conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders and orthopedic injuries. While some preliminary studies using stem cells are encouraging, it is still considered experimental and should only be done at a reputable university or other site.
“Stem cells are really the mother of all cells,” explains Dr. Chauncey Crandall, world-renowned cardiologist and director of preventive medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Florida. “Most of them are in the bone marrow, but they're in other tissues as well.”
Editor’s Note: New Treatments for Heart Failure, Strokes, MS, and Autism
Some stem cells are used to repair skin or tendons, and others form blood products or bone parts, Crandall tells Newsmax’s “Newsline.”
“So, these stem cells are there in the body, and they're waiting to be called out to go and repair, regenerate, and renew whatever tissue is damaged or whatever population of cells needs to be replaced,” explains Crandall.
Special: Stem Cells Can Improve Heart Failure
Stem cells have been used successfully to treat heart failure, a life-threatening condition in which the heart isn’t working well, which can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs and other symptoms that diminish quality of life.
“We do know that we can inject stem cells into the circulation near the heart, and some of these stem cells can actually go in and replace the damaged tissue so that heart function returns and heart failure disappears,” says Crandall, editor of the popular newsletter Dr. Crandall's Heart Health Report.
Editor’s Note: These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack
In a Mayo Clinic study of 315 advanced heart failure patients from 39 hospitals in 10 countries, those who underwent treatment with stem cells taken from their own bone marrow reported improved quality of life one year later, compared to those who received a sham treatment. In addition, the stem cell recipients were less likely to be hospitalized or die.
Crandall stresses that if you want to try stem cell therapy you need to find a reputable doctor and site.
“We need to be very careful where we go and how this is done, because stem cells, they can move in a correct direction, but they can also move in a wrong direction and cause a reaction. And in some cases, stem cells can turn on and produce tumors,” he explains.
Special: Protect Your Brain From Parkinson's and Other Neurological Diseases!
Crandall says that many universities are starting to perform clinical trials on stem cell therapy and you can go to clinicaltrials.gov to get more information. The National Library of Medicine website and online database provides information about clinical research studies and their results.
 
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Hello Jimi,

What happens when a physician rediscovers a century-old treatment list from 1922?

Dr. Carol McMakin's journey with Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) began when she received frequencies written on scraps of typing paper - remnants of medical knowledge nearly lost after the 1910 Flexner Report drove alternative therapies underground.​
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In this fascinating interview between Dr. Eric Gordon and Dr. Carolyn McMakin, they explore how tiny electrical currents at specific frequencies can communicate with the body at a cellular level.

They discuss how FSM therapy can serve as an effective supportive treatment in patient protocols, particularly for reducing inflammation, enhancing vagal tone, and offering an innovative therapeutic approach for challenging health conditions.

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When Every System Goes Haywire
Understanding Long COVID & Complex Illness​

In this conversation with Michael Roesslein for Rebel Health, Dr. Parpia discusses Long COVID as a multi-system condition, framing it as an inflammatory injury rather than just an infection.

Drawing from a Yale study, she explains how individual factors—including pre-existing conditions and protective elements—significantly influence symptom severity and recovery trajectories, emphasizing why personalized treatment approaches are essential.

Dr. Parpia also explores the connections between Post-Vaccination Syndrome and Long COVID, discussing T-cell responses in chronic infections and environmental toxin impacts. She highlights the vagus nerve's critical role in regulating inflammation and immune function, emphasizing the need for comprehensive treatment strategies that address the underlying complexities of chronic illness rather than merely targeting symptoms.​
 
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Understanding the Sinus-Cognition Connection​

When most people think about their sinuses, they might consider allergies or the occasional stuffy nose. But what Dr. Parpia has seen in her practice goes far beyond these common complaints.

Patients with chronic sinus inflammation inevitably have chronic brain issues as well. It’s a correlation that’s not widely recognized in conventional medicine, but it’s one that she sees daily in her patient population.

Dr. Parpia shares more on "How Your Sinuses May Be Fueling Inflammation in Your Brain” in the upcoming Alzheimer’s Summit, May 13th - 17th.

  • Discover how chronic sinus inflammation can silently trigger brain fog, memory loss, and cognitive decline
  • Learn why mold, environmental toxins, and hidden infections in your sinuses could be harming your brain
  • Uncover practical, science-backed strategies to detox your sinuses, reduce brain inflammation, and improve cognition
 
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Tell Costco: Stop Pushing Toxic Roundup!​

In 2019, Costco reportedly stopped selling Roundup weed killer, but now it’s back. What’s up with that? The Roundup Costco sells now has an “Exclusive Formula” where glyphosate has been replaced with other ingredients, including two, diquat dibromide and imazapic, that are banned in the E.U. It’s 45 times more toxic than the glyphosate-based version (a potent carcinogen).
Diquat dibromide is 200 times more toxic than glyphosate. The E.U. considers it too dangerous to use. Even when workers wore coveralls, gloves, and boots, they were still exposed to three-and-a-half times the maximum acceptable level of diquat. This can cause paralysis, blindness, vomiting, irritation, convulsions, organ damage and even death.
Imazapic‘s harms include eye irritation, muscle degeneration, liver damage, anemia, increased blood levels of cholesterol, and birth defects.
This does not bode well for people buying Roundup at Costco—who aren’t being warned of the product’s new dangers or how to protect themselves or others. It’s crazy for Costco to sell something so toxic directly to homeowners who will unknowingly poison themselves and their neighbors.
TAKE ACTION! Tell Costco: Stop Selling Roundup! Costco doesn’t have a publicly available email address, so the best way to submit your feedback is to call your local Costco, or the online store at 1-800-955-2292, or to communicate with them via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. For an easy, one-click action, like and share our posts on Facebook, X and Instagram.
READ: Costco Stopped Selling Glyphosate, but Still Sells Roundup—With a “45 Times More Toxic” Formula


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Giant Global Survey Identifies What Makes Humans Flourish​

Victor Counted; Regent University, Byron R. Johnson; Baylor University, Tyler J. VanderWeele; Harvard University, The Conversation:
“What does it mean to live a good life? For centuries, philosophers, scientists and people of different cultures have tried to answer this question.
Each tradition has a different take, but all agree: The good life is more than just feeling good − it’s about becoming whole.
More recently, researchers have focused on the idea of flourishing, not simply as happiness or success, but as a multidimensional state of well-being that involves positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment − an idea that traces back to Aristotle’s concept of “eudaimonia” but has been redefined within the well-being science literature.
Flourishing is not just well-being and how you feel on the inside. It’s about your whole life being good, including the people around you and where you live.
Things such as your home, your neighborhood, your school or workplace, and your friends all matter.”
Read more to find out who is flourishing and why
 
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Jimi said:

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Tell Costco: Stop Pushing Toxic Roundup!​

In 2019, Costco reportedly stopped selling Roundup weed killer, but now it’s back. What’s up with that? The Roundup Costco sells now has an “Exclusive Formula” where glyphosate has been replaced with other ingredients, including two, diquat dibromide and imazapic, that are banned in the E.U. It’s 45 times more toxic than the glyphosate-based version (a potent carcinogen).
Diquat dibromide is 200 times more toxic than glyphosate. The E.U. considers it too dangerous to use. Even when workers wore coveralls, gloves, and boots, they were still exposed to three-and-a-half times the maximum acceptable level of diquat. This can cause paralysis, blindness, vomiting, irritation, convulsions, organ damage and even death.
Imazapic‘s harms include eye irritation, muscle degeneration, liver damage, anemia, increased blood levels of cholesterol, and birth defects.
This does not bode well for people buying Roundup at Costco—who aren’t being warned of the product’s new dangers or how to protect themselves or others. It’s crazy for Costco to sell something so toxic directly to homeowners who will unknowingly poison themselves and their neighbors.
TAKE ACTION! Tell Costco: Stop Selling Roundup! Costco doesn’t have a publicly available email address, so the best way to submit your feedback is to call your local Costco, or the online store at 1-800-955-2292, or to communicate with them via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. For an easy, one-click action, like and share our posts on Facebook, X and Instagram.
READ: Costco Stopped Selling Glyphosate, but Still Sells Roundup—With a “45 Times More Toxic” Formula
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I'm glad you posted that. I was just trying to find it again, to post it.

As best I understand this, Costco removes Roundup from its stores over glyphosate, and Roundup makes a new formulation without glyphosate, but now with even more harsh, more toxic ingredients, so Costco reinstates it.

My bet is that Costco doesn't even understand what happened, and just thought they and others successfully boycotted until the glypho was removed.

But as big a company as Costco is, they really ought to have a public portal for consumer feedback. Not everybody does social media.
 
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I'm glad you posted that. I was just trying to find it again, to post it.

As best I understand this, Costco removes Roundup from its stores over glyphosate, and Roundup makes a new formulation without glyphosate, but now with even more harsh, more toxic ingredients, so Costco reinstates it.

My bet is that Costco doesn't even understand what happened, and just thought they and others successfully boycotted until the glypho was removed.

But as big a company as Costco is, they really ought to have a public portal for consumer feedback. Not everybody does social media.
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and why is it allowed for workmen to go around spraying weeds in public laces. when your dog has a sniff it could be bye bye doggie or pain and a vet bill.
 
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and why is it allowed for workmen to go around spraying weeds in public laces. when your dog has a sniff it could be bye bye doggie or pain and a vet bill.
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That it BS should be stopped everywhere,
 
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The Surprising Role of Vitamin C in Hormone Regeneration​

Could a single vitamin be the missing key to hormone balance, disease prevention, and cellular regeneration?
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Berberine Outshines Metformin for Diabetes​

Berberine, an alkaloid prized in traditional Chinese medicine, offers powerful antidiabetic effects that, in some cases, work better than metformin for Type 2 diabetes.
 
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OFF THE RECORD: JOHN MILLER

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In this new episode, Del goes Off The Record with Amish-raised homesteading advocate, John Miller. John shares his journey through a long and difficult recovery from Lyme disease, including his experience with medically induced hyperthermia—a treatment that raises the body’s temperature to 107ºF to help eradicate the bacteria linked to the illness.
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Foraging: The Joy of Discovering the Natural World​

Lisa M. Rose writes for Great Lakes Now:
“This spring break, transform your usual holiday into an educational excursion that connects your family with the natural world. Through hands-on learning and shared experiences, foraging can provide invaluable lessons in sustainability, conservation and the joy of discovering the natural world right at our footsteps.
With over 20 years experience in the field working with people of all ages connecting to place with wild plants AND successfully having raised my own two children to be engaged and inspired by the natural world around them, I’ve designed this mini-guide to introduce children how to forage and foster a lifelong connection with nature and an understanding of ecological responsibility.
Read on and learn how to bring these fundamentals to life and then learn an easy and fun pesto recipe based on wild greens — a great delicious way to wrap up a day learning wild plants and feed a hungry crew!”


Getting Started: Foraging Fundamentals


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This Commonly Used Plastic Chemical Caused 350,000 Heart Disease-Related Deaths in 1 Year​

Joseph Winters reports for Grist:
“More than 16,000 chemicals are used to produce plastics — and some are silently killing us.
Particularly worrisome is di-2-ethylhexylphthalate, or DEHP, a chemical used to soften plastic products. Colorless and nearly odorless, DEHP is found in everything from shower curtains and shoes to medical tubing, and it’s long been linked to health harms like cancer.
New research indicates the class of chemicals is also causing deaths due to heart disease, particularly in developing countries. According to a peer-reviewed study published last week in The Lancet eBioMedicine, nearly 350,000 people died in 2018 from exposure to DEHP. The research represents the first global survey of cardiovascular mortality from the chemicals, and it attributes DEHP exposure from plastics to more than 13 percent of all deaths from heart disease among adults aged 55 to 64.”
Learn how researchers found that in 2018, 10% of heart disease-related deaths in the U.S. and 8% in Europe were attributable to DEHP exposure
 
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Fire in the House of MAHA: The Casey Means Nomination and the Battle for the Soul of the Movement​

This is more than a nomination—it’s a reckoning. Will we collapse under the weight of our certainties, or rise as sovereign stewards of the future?
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Research: Radiotherapy Causes Cancer, Blueberry Kills It​

Research confirms radiotherapy drives invasiveness within cancer, as well as the power of natural substances to strike to the heart of cancer malignancy.
 
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Quick question for you:

  • Do you struggle with anxiousness or stress around your health?
  • Do you have difficulty controlling your thoughts?
  • Do you struggle with having vibrant energy, even after eight hours of sleep?


If you nodded even once, your nervous system is in constant overdrive.

When you're anxious, your breath quickens. When you're calm, it slows.

This isn’t random.

Your breath mirrors your mental state.

But here’s the part few people know:

Clinical researchers have confirmed the link we sense intuitively:

“Slow diaphragmatic breathing reduces cortisol and shifts the nervous system toward parasympathetic dominance.” – Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2017

In plain language: change the breath → change the brain.

Now imagine accessing that state of calm and quiet… in just one free online session.



Introducing: Breath & Meditation for Health​















A transformational experience hosted by Myself and Dr. Shyam from the Art of Living Foundation.



Pick from one of TWO upcoming LIVE sessions (same event, 2 date options for you to choose from):
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In just 75 minutes, you’ll:
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Both 75‑minute online workshops are introductory & free.



What you’ll experience

  • SKY Breathing – a technique practiced by 100‑plus countries that guides your lungs through rhythmic cycles, nudging stuck stress hormones off the stage.
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New study warns Glyphosate may be linked to liver disease epidemic​

According to a new review of more than 40 scientific studies published over the past 17 years, even small increases in glyphosate exposure may have significant health impacts over time, especially for people with other risk factors for liver disease.
The review found a growing body of research links exposure to glyphosate (GLY)—and the commercial herbicides that contain it—to negative health outcomes for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Harmful impacts to the liver include inflammation, oxidative stress, and scarring (fibrosis), all markers of MASLD, according to the review published on April 28, 2025 in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.
They investigated three types of studies: animal, cell, and human. In humans, higher urinary levels of glyphosate are linked to a higher risk of fat buildup in the liver, liver scarring, and more liver enzymes in the blood, indicating injury and inflammation. Read more about the key finding here.

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27 EU Agri-Food Groups Unite on NGT Traceability, Labelling​

As the EU advances its regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), upcoming trilogue negotiations are set to focus on the traceability and labelling of Category 1 NGT products. This remains a contentious issue due to its impact on various segments of the agri-food value chain.
At the heart of the debate is how to distinguish between conventional-like NGT plants (Category 1) and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In a joint position paper, 27 EU agri-food value chain organizations representing millions of farmers and thousands of businesses outlined 3 key positions. Continue reading here for those details and access to the joint position paper.

India's GM-Free Coalition Condemns Release of Gene-Edited Rice ​

Earlier this week, The Coalition for a GM-Free India on Monday criticized the government for releasing two genome-edited rice varieties, alleging that the move was on account of pressure from corporate lobbies.
On May 4th, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the first genome-edited rice varieties - DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1 - developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). "It is shocking that the Government of India is doing unlawful things under pressure from corporate lobbies. There is an enormous body of scientific literature pointing to the lack of safety of gene editing techniques," the Coalition said in a statement.

The group warned these gene-edited rice varieties put India's diverse rice gene pool at risk. The Coalition also objected to the government's deregulation of SDN-1 and SDN-2 gene editing techniques, claiming varieties were released "without any safety testing" under what it called a "smokescreen of higher yield/drought resistance".

"We object to it and warn the government that strong resistance will be put up against this development," the Coalition stated. Continue reading about these developments here.
 
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The FDA Just Approved CRISPR-Edited Pigs for the Dinner Table​

Last week the FDA granted the approval of gene-edited pigs developed by PIC, a biotechnology company specializing in livestock genetics for human consumption. The UK based biotechnology company claims that with the help of CRISPR they have created pigs resistant to one of the most common viral infections affecting swine worldwide.

PIC says this specific gene edit used on commercially bred pigs is intended to tackle the virus behind porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), but we know genetically modified foods overall has been proven to lead to an increase in inflammation and multiple illnesses directly correlated with GMO consumption.

It will still take PIC (and its parent company Genus) some more time and resources to get its project fully off the ground. Because the pig industry is so globalized, the company is seeking to secure approval in other major markets where pork is widely produced or imported, including Mexico, Canada, and China. And it doesn’t expect its pigs to be available for purchase in the U.S. until 2026 at the earliest.


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This one really bothers me, if you don't know what the​

"Crisper Gene" is they you need to do more research.​

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The FDA Just Approved CRISPR-Edited Pigs for the Dinner Table​

Last week the FDA granted the approval of gene-edited pigs developed by PIC, a biotechnology company specializing in livestock genetics for human consumption. The UK based biotechnology company claims that with the help of CRISPR they have created pigs resistant to one of the most common viral infections affecting swine worldwide.

PIC says this specific gene edit used on commercially bred pigs is intended to tackle the virus behind porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), but we know genetically modified foods overall has been proven to lead to an increase in inflammation and multiple illnesses directly correlated with GMO consumption.

It will still take PIC (and its parent company Genus) some more time and resources to get its project fully off the ground. Because the pig industry is so globalized, the company is seeking to secure approval in other major markets where pork is widely produced or imported, including Mexico, Canada, and China. And it doesn’t expect its pigs to be available for purchase in the U.S. until 2026 at the earliest.


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