Jimi's Daily Health Articles

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Metformin Leads to B12 Deficiency

Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., writes:

Nearly 40% of Americans are obese and more than 60% are overweight, and the obesity epidemic has been growing for decades, so it’s no surprise that many Americans are diabetic.

Metformin (glucophage) is used by patients with Type 2 diabetes to reduce glucose absorption from the intestines, lower liver glucose production, and improve insulin sensitivity. In 2020, there were more than 92 million prescriptions written.

Special: Doctor: All Multivitamins Are Not the Same

Long-term use of metformin can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, a condition that is now very common. I have personally seen a steady decline in vitamin B12 levels in patients who took metformin for years.

This deficiency can lead to hematological and neurological problems. If vitamin B12 levels become severely deficient, it can cause permanent neurological damage. More information about vitamin B12 can be found in my book, “Vitamin B12 for Health.”

 

[Jimi]

Did you know marshmallows were once used as plant medicine?

Ancient Egyptians combined marshmallow root with honey to soothe coughs and sore throats, and that sweet remedy is where the modern confection got its name.

Today’s marshmallow candies contain zero actual plant material, of course.

But the root is still used in herbal medicine because of the remarkable way it interacts with the digestive tract. When combined with water, marshmallow root releases a thick, gel-like substance called mucilage that coats and soothes irritated tissue throughout the gut.

Researchers believe this may help support the gut lining and nourish beneficial gut bacteria, both of which play an important role in calming inflammation.

You can learn how to get the benefits of marshmallow root, along with 14 other foods and natural compounds, in a free guide from our friends at Goodness Lover on the top natural remedies for gut inflammation. You’ll find out what to take, how much, and get a simple action plan to get started.

Download your copy

Yours for a happy gut,

 

[Jimi]

Chronic inflammation.

Here’s what makes it so dangerous: by the time you feel the symptoms, the inflammatory cascade has often already been running for years in the background (sometimes even decades) doing damage to your joints, your brain, your gut, and your energy levels.

But here's the good news!

Something as simple as what you eat today can start changing and reversing this and even faster than you might think.

For example, one study found that a common ‘guilty pleasure’ superfood actually doubled mitochondrial production (hello, energy) and improved cardiovascular fitness in older adults.

And that's just one of the insights revealed in the powerful new docuseries, The Anti-Inflammatory Solution.

My friend, Sarah Otto, spent years struggling with joint pain and autoimmune disease, feeling trapped in a body that seemed to be working against her.

That journey is exactly why she brought together 38 world-leading doctors, gut health experts, and inflammation researchers for this series, to give you the answers she wished she’d had sooner.

Register and save your seat for The Anti-Inflammatory Solution.

When you register for the series, you’ll also be given 4 fantastic resources immediately:

The Top 24 Inflammation-Fighting Foods
10 Doctors, 10 Inflammation-Fighting Secrets
14 Anti-Inflammatory Remedies for Joint Pain
15 Natural Remedies for Gut Inflammation

These guides offer even more insights, like the 2-ounce bedtime snack that reshapes your gut microbiome while you sleep, and a 10-minute child-like habit (you can do in your own living room) that acts as a ‘garbage disposal’ to drain inflammatory waste out of your tissues.

And in the series, here’s a taste of what you'll discover:

The common symptoms most people brush off as ‘just aging’ that are actually early warning signs of dangerous underlying inflammation

Which everyday foods heal your gut and put out the fire – and which foods fan the flames and make inflammation WORSE

Simple at-home techniques - some take less than 60 seconds - that activate your body's master anti-inflammatory pathway

The nutrient that pumps the breaks on disease progression and the supermarket foods that can save your health

And these are just the beginning!

You'll also learn practical, science-backed, natural strategies to fight inflammation at its source and protect your joints, brain, gut, and energy levels.

The series starts soon, and registration is only open for a limited time.

Reserve your spot and protect your health for years to come!

 

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Exactly how does triple board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Elena Ivanina, use "the heavy metal sponge," cilantro, to fight inflammation?

Why does world-renowned microbiome researcher, Dr. Jason Hawrelak, make certain to consume a specific type of guar gum, a type of legume, to ward off inflammation?

You'll find out in the very helpful and fascinating new...

10 DOCTORS, 10 INFLAMMATION-FIGHTING SECRETS -- one of four new health guides free for you right here along with full access to The Anti-Inflammatory Solution

For this guide, ten leading physicians and researchers were asked this one simple question:

“What do YOU do personally to lower inflammation?ˮ

Their answers were inttriguing -- and surprsingly simple!

You'll discover:

--> An emergency medicine physician who uses a flavor-packed root -- easily available in grocery stores -- to simultaneously turn ON antioxidant defenses and shut OFF inflammation and pain.

--> A board-certified physician who reversed her own stage four autoimmune kidney failure with the help of a specific "hyper-nourishing" daily blender protocol.

--> An internal medicine physician and brain health expert who protects his mind by establishing a strict boundary against one everyday modern habit -- a habit that otherwise riggers your immune system's stress response.

--> A nutritional biochemist who eats exactly a half-tablespoon of one velvety rich superfood daily (a study of older adults showed increased mitochondrial density by 115% and boosted cardiovascular fitness by 13% with this food).

--> And more!

You will find out why each secret works, how to implement it today, and expert tips related to the secrets, so...

Click here now for your FREE copy of 10 DOCTORS, 10 INFLAMMATION-FIGHTING SECRETS & 3 other excellent new health guides

 

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• Mama Z's Famous DIY Anti-Aging Skin Healing Cream for Pretty Much Everything - First created to help her dad with skin cancer, if you dry skin, rashes, sunburn or pretty much any skin issues that needs some TLC... Mama Z’s DIY cream is your go-to. Super simple to make and the healing testimonials keep coming in about from our readers (10+ years now)...
• Essential Oils for Itchy Dermatitis Days - When eczema, dermatitis, redness, itching, or irritation flares up, this salve gives you a practical place to start. Mama Z blends lavender, melaleuca, geranium, helichrysum, juniper berry, patchouli, frankincense, eucalyptus, bergamot, and rosemary.
• Why Today’s Gluten May Be the Problem - If gluten-free eating still feels confusing, this article explains why modern wheat is not just about celiac disease. Dr. Z looks at non-celiac sensitivity, FODMAPs, Italian wheat, glyphosate, Roundup desiccation, and why many families feel better avoiding it.
• Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Without the Junk - Want a warm dessert your family can enjoy without wheat, dairy, or refined sugar? Mama Z’s apple crisp uses tart organic apples, coconut sugar, gluten-free flour, sprouted certified gluten-free oats, Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, and grass-fed butter or coconut oil.

 

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This Common Cooking Shortcut Could Be Adding Lead to Your Food​

https://www.seriouseats.com/is-hot-tap-water-safe-for-cooking-11962946

 

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