Rapamycin appears to be a universal anti aging drug, extending the lifespan of all animals tested to date; it’s the only known drug to do so. This is the second video in a three
Drinking water to lose weight: Two cups of water and can result in a surge of the adrenal hormone noradrenaline in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or downe
Inhibiting mTOR, the “master determinant of lifespan,” is considered the best validated aging regulator. So, how do you slow it down? This is the first video in a three part se
How effective are flu shots, elderberries, echinacea, and cranberries? What else can we do for the common cold? Check out: • Can Gargling Prevent the Common Cold? (https://nutrit
Probiotics can actually interfere with microbiome recovery after antibiotics, rather than facilitate it. What probiotics can and can’t do. For more on probiotics, see: • Gut Fe
How much should you exercise per day and per week? It may be prudent to limit chronic, vigorous exercise to no more than an hour a day and no more than five hours a week, taking at
The new class of weight loss medications are hailed as game changing wonder drugs, but just how safe and effective are they? Why do most people stop taking them within months of st
What do hospitals have to say for themselves for feeding people meals that appear to be designed to inspire repeat business? Have you seen my earlier video on junk food in hospital
I was surprised by how much controversy is in the medical literature over whether the apparent longevity benefits of exercise are even real. Isn’t that mind blowing? This is the
The evidence supporting the overall health benefits of physical activity is overwhelming. This is the second video in a four part series. See How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day
One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy foods, such as oats. Most food crops are contaminat
The official exercise recommendations are a “trade off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals,” but what does the science say is best? T
Five massive new trials have been published recently, randomizing tens of thousands to various formulations of fish oil supplements versus placebo. For more on fish oil, see: • P
Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood disorders. Check out the follow up video: How
Blue green algae, chlorella, and spirulina are all advertised as being beneficial, but they could be harmful because they are often contaminated with algal toxins. This is the thir
I explain why I no longer consume chlorella. Though it has been marketed for “detoxification,” it can be contaminated with toxin producing algae and end up exceeding safety lim
After drinking two cups of water, the adrenal hormone noradrenaline can surge in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or had a few cups of coffee. The video I m
Why do I recommend staying away from Blue Green Algae? This is the first in a three video series. Stay tuned for The Benefits and Dangers of Chlorella (
Currently, there are more than 30 FDA approved testosterone products for men, but none for women. Are there any natural ways for women to raise their testosterone levels? I mention
If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”? Yes, it’s a known carcinogen, but How Much Cancer Does
Other than a “space headache,” what might be the downsides of sleeping at a slight head down tilt (mild Trendelenburg) to accelerate fat loss? If you missed the previous video,
How might we trick our body into producing ANP, the fat burning exercise hormone, without lacing up our gym shoes? If you missed the last video, check out How Much Water Should You
Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential of cancer cells through the fat receptor CD36. Randomized controlled trials show t
Water and weight loss: When we get dehydrated, the shrinkage of our blood volume can lead to the release of angiotensin, which can lead to weight gain. If you missed the previous v
Water and weight loss: Those who stay hydrated tend to maintain a healthier body weight, but is it cause and effect? These are the videos in the series I mentioned: • How to Get
Scientific evidence supports the recommendation to follow a whole food, plant based diet for healthier looking skin. Population studies have found that healthy diets tend to be ass
How do you unlock the mysteries of aging? A primer on the use of animals to study aging. I have a lot of videos that get into the nitty gritty of modulating aging pathways. For exa
The side effects of Herbalife supplements. They are considered to be a well established cause of serious liver injury. This video was scripted by our new Senior Research Scientist,
Visiting a forest can induce a significant increase in both the number and activity of natural killer cells, one of the ways our body fights off cancer. Researchers found a signifi
Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine disrupting chemicals in cow’s milk. The video I menti
