This week on 60 Minutes, Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new research coming out of some of America's most respected institutions, which find that sugar-- the way it's being consumed by Americans today-- is a toxin. And it could be the driving force behind some of this country's leading killers, including heart disease. We at Overtime [...]
To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and team study the world's "Blue Zones," communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. At TEDxTC, he shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that keep them spry past age 100. National Geographic writer and explorer Dan Buettner studies [...]
When you get sick from a cold or the flu, what exactly are you getting sick from? Well, both are caused by viruses, which are very small living structures that are basically a bunch of genetic material packaged into a coating. Colds may be caused by several viruses, in fact there are over 100 different [...]
Pomegranates are one of the best parts of Winter, but they take a lot of work to peel and deseed. YouTube user NaturalMarketershows us how much time we've wasted by deseeding an entire pomegranate in mere seconds. All you need to do is cut it in half as normal, push out the center a bit, then just start [...]
Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [7/2009] [Health and Medicine] [...]
Someone recently asked about an elementary school science project that claimed water boiled in a microwave oven (then cooled) is harmful to plants. The e-mail gained some popularity and was then rebutted at the following site: http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave/plants.asp There are two important points that should be taken into consideration when trying to understand these studies. 1. [...]
Dr. Rehan's Commentary We need a holistic cancer treatment center in the Middle East. Cancer is rising in this region and it is debatable whether sticking strictly to conventional methods offers the best care to terminal patients. Complementary approaches focus on increasing the body's own ability to heal itself. Diet can do that. Check this [...]
You already know that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is good for you. But what do you choose when it’s time to branch out and try something new? There are a lot of cooking oils out there, and many have misleading health claims on the label. It can be a bit overwhelming when you walk down [...]
How often have you said: "I'll get it done, even if it takes all night", or "I will make up lost sleep later, perhaps on the weekend". I know I have, more times than I would have liked, in order to push my way through tasks or finish unresolved business. I considered these to be [...]
Candida are a group of commensal fungal species that are common human disease causing microorganisms. They are progressively becoming the most important fungal pathogens affecting humans, causing both internal and external disease. They occupy the mucosal and skin layers of the body resulting in local and systemic illness. There are several types of candida infections [...]
