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Ashwagandha’s Benefits for Stress, Anxiety and Immunity

  Article at a Glance: Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha are becoming popular for their ability to mediate the stress response Ashwagandha root acts on all three stages of the stress response: the alarm phase, the state of resistance, and the exhaustion phase. This dulls the stress response which benefits us because chronic stress harms the […]

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Farmers Must Stop Using Antibiotics on Livestock, Warns WHO

New warnings from the World Health Organization (WHO) caution that farmers must stop using antibiotics on animals reared for food due to serious human health risks. The WHO relied upon a recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health to validate their new guidelines. This research revealed that limiting antibiotic use on farms reduced antibiotic-resistant bacteria […]

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PETER DIAMANDIS: PART 2 – What The Hell Is a Moon Shot? – #449

What is your Moonshot? Space Enthusiast Peter Diamandis’ include mining asteroids, extending human lifespan, and increasing brain functionality. He is the founder and executive chairman of the X Prize Foundation, one of the world’s 50 greatest leaders named by Fortune Magazine, co-founder of Human Longevity Inc. In this episode Peter and Dave dive into a […]

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Study Reveals Canola Oil Is Bad for the Brain

A new study in the journal Scientific Reports links canola oil consumption to memory deterioration, degenerative learning ability, and weight gain in mice – symptoms modeling Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The study is the first of its kind to reveal that canola oil is indeed more harmful than beneficial for brain health. Earlier in 2017, the study’s authors […]

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Currant Meyer Lemon Scones

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi This Paleo-friendly, egg-free recipe is a new take on a timeless combo — tart and sweet (though definitively not kryptonite like Sweet Tarts). Pungent currants pair perfectly with the naturally sweet Meyer lemon in these scones. OK, sounds delightful, though what about nutritional value? Currants pack 5.88 grams of […]

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How to Combat Heart Disease and Diabetes? Go Keto, says New Study

A new study indicates that when it comes to weight loss and regulating metabolic syndrome diseases like diabetes, a keto diet without exercise is more beneficial than the standard American diet (i.e., “standard American eating habits”) — with or without exercise. Keto diet sans exercise outperforms standard American diet with exercise The study included 30 adults […]

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How to Explain the Bulletproof Diet to Your Family and Friends

Article at a glance: Family and friends may think you’ve gone off the deep end when you tell them about your new Bulletproof Diet — especially if they still think the USDA’s dietary guidelines are healthful. Before defending your practices at the dinner table, figure out whether your family’s questions are coming from a place […]

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Landmark New Study: Weight Loss Alone Can Reverse Diabetes

A new landmark study in The Lancet reports that weight-loss can reverse diabetes. The British study found that type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting more than 422 million people worldwide, can go into remission simply through weight loss — and no medication. Weight loss is an important treatment for diabetes When patients receive a […]

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PETER DIAMANDIS: PART 1 – The Space Episode – #448

Why not shoot for the moon? Space enthusiast Peter Diamandis definitely “thinks big.” He is the founder and executive chairman of the X Prize Foundation, one of the world’s 50 greatest leaders named by Fortune Magazine, co-founder of Human Longevity Inc., and a couple of companies that are literally out of this world. Today’s Bulletproof […]

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Bring on the beef with this perfect-for-winter pot roast recipe. With 26 grams of protein per serving, grass-fed beef is one of the best sources of protein on the Bulletproof Diet. To make sure you’re getting 100% grass-fed meat, request grass-fed and grass-finished when you purchase. Animals are often grain-fed for 30 days before slaughter […]

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