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Estrogen is an obesity promoter and well-established human carcinogen

The Women's Health Initiative studies, which began in 1991, showed estrogen replacement therapy in menopausal women significantly increased the risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia, Parkinson's disease and cancer, not just in the breast but all female reproductive organs

The biochemical role of estrogen is to aid in wound healing. In cases of tissue trauma, estrogen reverts the differentiated cells in that specific tissue back to a stem cell-like condition, to repair the damaged tissue. In young, healthy women, progesterone will turn off estrogen's activity. Progesterone declines with ages, but estrogen synthesis typically does not. Hence, if your estrogen is high and progesterone low, your cancer risk will rise

Estrogen is antimetabolic and radically reduces the ability of your mitochondria to create cellular energy in a form of ATP

Elevated serotonin destroys empathy, love and wisdom, and contributes to fibrosis, impaired thyroid function, reduced metabolism and reductive stress. High serotonin is also responsible for bizarre, recurring nightmares and may play a role in PTSD as well

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Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America, is the author of “Unstoppable: Transforming Sickness and Struggle Into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community”

Her book delves into the state of the world’s food supply, how to navigate through the many hazards of the standard American diet, and how you can become a powerful change agent yourself

Her health activism grew out of her struggle with her three children’s food allergies, autoimmune problems and autism symptoms. All of her children successfully recovered their health after switching to an organic diet to remove GMOs and glyphosate-contaminated foods

Peer-reviewed, independent studies have found glyphosate to be a carcinogen, a DNA mutagen, a chelator of important minerals, an antibiotic, an endocrine disruptor and more

Research found that among children born of women with high exposure to glyphosate during pregnancy the rate of autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability was 30% higher than among those born of mothers who lived further from highly-sprayed areas

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Supercentenarians are the rare individuals who have made it to the age of 110 and beyond. At any given time, there are only 50 to 80 supercentenarians in the entire world. In the U.S., an estimated 120,000 people make it to 100, but only 20 of them make it to 110

What sets them apart is that, up until the ages of 105 to 108, they've maintained the health of someone in their 70s and 80s. They have no age-related diseases, and typically die from sudden onset immune failure

In many respects, supercentenarians age normally, while the rest of us age at an accelerated rate. The basis of the book, "The Switch: Ignite Your Metabolism With Intermittent Fasting, Protein Cycling, and Keto," is essentially how to normalize your aging rate, thus allowing you to optimize your life span

Cyclically activating and deactivating the mTOR pathway to intermittently trigger autophagy is a key element that will increase your longevity. Time-restricted eating and other fasting regimens accomplish this. Fasted exercise can further boost results

NAD+ is one of the most important longevity molecules that we know of. NAD+ is a coenzyme needed by longevity-related enzymes called sirtuins. It's also required for DNA repair, but levels plummet with age, necessitating ways to boost NAD+ levels. Strategies include time-restricted eating, fasted exercise and supplementation

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Given the fact your brain impacts all aspects of your life — from happiness and health, to relationships and rest — it's important you understand how to take care of it

With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and as many as 16 million expected to suffer with it by 2050, caring for your brain is something you cannot afford to ignore

Aging and genes may not have the final word about the fate of your brain because its lifelong neuroplasticity enables you to positively influence its health on an ongoing basis

The actions, attitudes and thoughts you have today, as well as the daily choices you make, all play a meaningful role in your brain's health

A few of the 10 actions you can take to positively affect your brain include eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient exercise and sleep, being creative, managing stress and cultivating optimism

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Despite the lack of scientific research to substantiate many of the claims made about it, apple cider vinegar is a popular fermented food highly regarded for its many health-boosting properties

Similar to other vinegars, apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which not only gives it its distinctive sour taste, but also provides powerful antimicrobial benefits

Among its many benefits, apple cider vinegar aids in weight loss, banishes bad breath, calms acid reflux, helps lower blood sugar, relaxes restless legs and soothes a sore throat

You can quickly recognize organic, raw, unfiltered, unprocessed apple cider vinegar by the distinctive presence of the "mother" — dark, strand-like chains of cloudy, enzyme-rich, probiotic bacteria found floating in the bottom of the bottle

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Data show compounds found in lion's mane mushrooms impact nerve cell growth in the lab and improve memory performance in an animal study. The isolated compounds were N-de phenylethyl isohericerin (NDPIH) and its hydrophobic derivative, known as hericene A

A 2020 pilot study with 41 participants demonstrated that those who received capsules with active ingredients from lion's mane mushrooms over 49 weeks had higher cognitive mental state and activities of daily living scores than those taking the placebo

Other research has demonstrated that ergothioneine found in many varieties of mushrooms is associated with a lower rate of neurodegenerative disease and that mushrooms rich in beta-glucans play a beneficial role in obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance

Ergothioneine may be a mushroom's stealth ingredient playing a role in mitochondrial function. Although not everyone eats mushrooms, most people are positive for ergothioneine, which one scientist postulates is related to animals eating plants in fungi-rich soil

This is just one benefit derived from regenerative farming practices that focus on improving soil health. I highly recommend adding mushrooms to your diet and that you choose organically grown mushrooms, since the fungi easily absorb air and soil contaminants

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Research suggests beets may be a powerful ally in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, decreasing damaging oxidation of neurons by as much as 90%
Beets also fight inflammation, lower blood pressure, help you detoxify, lower your risk for heart failure and stroke, and improve brain neuroplasticity
Turmeric supplementation has also been shown to improve memory and focus in seniors already suffering mild memory lapses, and to reduce amyloid and tau deposits associated with Alzheimer's
One of the most influential dietary factors is the amount of net carbs you consume on a regular basis. A high-sugar diet triggers insulin resistance, which is strongly linked to Alzheimer's
Research shows high-carb diets increase your risk of dementia by 89% while high-fat diets lower it by 44%