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With cold and flu season now in full swing, there are a lot of stuffy noses and scratchy throats. And if you have young, school-age children like me, you're even more susceptible to these common seasonal symptoms...

That said, you may be able to find relief with something as simple as essential oils. These botanical remedies are "small," but they are mighty.

Today we have a DIY essential oil blend recipe to share with you that will open your respiratory passages and have you breathing a bit more freely.

Essential oils might seem like a fairly modern remedy, but they're actually quite ancient. Dating back as early as 4500 BC, ancient Egyptians were recorded as having used these oils for cosmetic and medicinal purposes - and they were clearly on to something.

They are produced by distilling oil from a plant, usually via steaming or pressing. These therapeutic oils are typically found in the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits. And they're now being used to combat various conditions including anxiety, depression, nausea, insomnia, and even cold and flu symptoms like that congestion we talked about above.

There are a number of different oils that can be used to help relieve congestion, but a recipe I like to use consists of peppermint, oregano, tea tree, and lemon.

And here's why...

Click here to continue reading this recipe on our blog

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Latest Guide 7 Ways Your Body Responds to Low Vitamin B12​ Your body has some surprising ways of signaling that vitamin B12 is running low, and many of them are easy to dismiss or blame on something else. Find out which seven responses to watch for before the effects become harder to reverse. [td] Read More »​

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One of the reasons mold related illness is so difficult to identify is that there isn't a single symptom that confirms it.

Instead, people often experience a collection of symptoms that seem unrelated.

Fatigue appears alongside sinus congestion, or brain fog is accompanied by digestive issues.

None of these symptoms automatically mean mold is the cause.

And it's even harder to spot when it's kids.​

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There are patterns that point toward an environmental exposure worth investigating.

Here's some questions to answer

• Has your health changed after moving into a new home?
• Do symptoms improve while traveling and return when you get back?
• Has there been a leak, flooding, or water damage where you live or work?
• Has your recovery stalled despite addressing other pieces of your health?

The Toxic Mold Summit brings together physicians, researchers, and indoor air quality experts to explain how mold exposure is recognized, what testing options exist, and how to approach recovery when the environment may be contributing to chronic illness.

You can register at no cost here.​

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Hello friends,​ I am really interested in a few health stories this week because they all remind us of something important: health is rarely as simple as a headline makes it sound. Sometimes we need to understand risk. Sometimes we need to act quickly. And sometimes new research gives us another piece of a much bigger puzzle. First, alcohol and cancer. A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health found that annual cancer deaths attributed to alcohol in the United States rose from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023. That is more than double in just over three decades. And we are not talking only about liver cancer. The study linked alcohol to deaths from breast, prostate, colon, rectal, stomach, pancreatic, liver, and head and neck cancers. So how does alcohol affect tissues that seem unrelated to drinking? I will start with a basic truth. Alcohol is a toxin, and when the body metabolizes it, one of the substances produced is acetaldehyde. That substance can damage DNA. And DNA is found throughout the body, not just in the liver. The liver does a tremendous amount of work detoxifying substances, but it has limits. Alcohol's effects are not confined to one organ, which helps explain why researchers find associations with different types of cancer. The study also adds to the evidence that even relatively low levels of alcohol consumption may raise cancer risk. Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, alongside tobacco smoke and asbestos. That is worth knowing, especially because many people think of a drink with dinner as something that has no real health implications. Now, I do not want people to hear this and become fearful. As someone who occasionally has a glass of wine, I think this is about understanding probabilities, not scaring people. One drink is probably not going to make a huge difference for every individual. But as exposure increases, risk can increase, too. Your personal risk matters. Your health, your genetics, and your family history all help put the information in context. If you have a family history of certain cancers, it may be a reason to make a different decision about alcohol. The point is to understand the risk and make an informed choice.

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The next story is about rabies, a disease we may not think about very often until there is a possible exposure. In September, the CDC issued a health advisory after animal exposures and rabies post-exposure vaccinations increased across the country during the summer. Rabies is not common, but the reason it deserves our attention is simple: once symptoms develop, it is almost always fatal. Before symptoms begin, however, appropriate post-exposure treatment can prevent the disease. Rabies is usually transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, often through a bite or scratch. That means being aware of animals such as raccoons, foxes, skunks, and bats. Wild animals that seem sick or are acting unusually are not animals you want to approach. The important thing is knowing what to do. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal that might have rabies, or believe you may have had another type of exposure, contact a healthcare provider or public health department immediately. Do not dismiss it because the bite looks small. You want a proper assessment and, if indicated, treatment before symptoms begin. The CDC also emphasizes that post-exposure treatment needs to be administered correctly. This is not a situation where you want to guess about your risk or decide on your own that nothing needs to be done. Get professional guidance.

 

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And then there is ADHD. A study from researchers at the University of Calgary, reported by Inc., analyzed brain data from more than 7,000 children ages 9 and 10, including nearly 500 with a current ADHD diagnosis. Researchers looked at the relationship between brain connectivity and inhibitory attention, the ability to focus on a task while tuning out distractions. The finding that caught my attention was that the brain connectivity patterns associated with ADHD were distinct from those associated with basic attention performance. The relationship between attention scores and brain connectivity did not significantly change based on whether a child had an ADHD diagnosis. I think the headline needs a little caution. This does not tell us that ADHD has nothing to do with attention. What it tells me is that ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition involving different brain circuits, and attention is one part of that picture. Poor attention does not automatically mean ADHD. There may be other differences involved, and researchers are still trying to understand how these systems work together. The study is an interesting clue, not a final answer. It focused on children in a narrow age range and used one test of inhibitory attention, so more research is needed. I agree that this is not simply a matter of dividing children into two categories, those with ADHD and those without it, and assuming that attention works the same way within each group. There is a lot more to learn about the different brain systems involved. That is my takeaway from these three stories. Do not let a scary word make you panic, but do not ignore a real risk either. Understand what the research actually says, know when to get medical help, and remember that new findings often add to what we know rather than settle every question. There is still stuff we can do. That is the part I want people to remember.

 

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[td] Today we’re looking at what our clothes shed and simple ways to reduce it. And if thinning hair has ever been on your mind, rosemary oil has some cool research behind it, which is why this is a scalp oil blend you should know.​ ​

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[td] Rosemary oil for hair that actually grows.​ ​ ​ [td] There's solid research behind rosemary oil's effect on scalp health. When applied directly, it supports circulation, which means better nutrient delivery to your follicles. Some people see thicker, fuller growth within weeks. Others take longer. Everyone's different.​ ​ [td] This version I've actually used has rosemary paired with a few other oils that work together—nourishing the scalp, supporting hair strength, and creating conditions where healthy growth happens naturally. No harsh chemicals. No weird side effects.​

[td] ​ ​ ​ [td] 5-HTP (5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN): Your body makes this compound from the amino acid tryptophan and uses it to produce serotonin, which is involved in mood, sleep, and appetite. It can be supplemented as well, but can interact with antidepressants and other substances that affect serotonin, so check with a doctor first. Learn more HERE.​

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Apply a few drops to your scalp each day, give it time, and trust the process. It won't work overnight, but if you're dealing with thinning or brittle hair and you want a natural approach, THIS blend is worth trying.​

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Right now they're running a bu*y-one-get-one offer, and there's a 180-day promise behind it.​

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[td] Inside the ECL community, the full post covers fibers released into the air, why “recycled polyester” still shed, what laundry filters options exist to capture these microfibers. Head in if you’re already a member, or join us to read along.​ [td] GO DEEPER IN THE ECL COMMUNITY​ ​ ​

Check the fiber label. Notice which pieces contain polyester, nylon, or acrylic. A cotton blend can still contain plastic. Adjust the wash. For everyday loads that don’t need hot washing, research supports colder, shorter cycles and full loads without overfilling to reduce microfiber release. Follow the garment’s care instructions. Pick your next item smarter. If reducing plastic fibers is your goal, look for suitable natural-fiber options when something needs replacing. Those fabrics do still shed fibers, so knowing construction is still relevant, but night and day from plastic materials.

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When we think about plastic pollution, we tend to picture bottles, bags, and food packaging. But look at the label inside a fleece jacket or pair of workout pants. Polyester, nylon, and acrylic are plastics, too.​

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As these fabrics wear and move through the wash, they release tiny plastic fibers. In one study, researchers estimated that a 6-kilogram load of acrylic fabric could shed more than 700k fibers into the wash water. The amount varies considerably with the fabric and washing conditions, of course.​

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This connects with what we explored in the film Let Them Be N*ked: what we wear is critical to health, just like what we eat.​

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Where to start:​

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You can start with the clothes you already own and the next load you wash.​

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The calories on your food label aren’t the whole story​

When you read the calorie count on a food label, do you assume that’s exactly what your body takes in?



I did, for years.



A new study suggests that isn’t quite true.



Researchers at Arizona State University have built a mathematical model, called DAMM, that follows food all the way through the highways and byways of your digestive tract. It estimates how much energy your body absorbs early on. And how much your gut bacteria add from whatever is left over.



That second part never makes it onto the label.



The calorie numbers on packaging come from a system more than 100 years old. Each gram of fat, carbohydrate, and protein gets an average calorie value, and the total is added up. It's simple, and it's useful. But it doesn't ask what happens to the food that reaches your colon, or what your gut bacteria do with it.



And they do quite a lot.



Fiber and resistant starch that your own digestion can't break down get fermented by gut bacteria into short-chain fatty acids. Some of those are absorbed into your bloodstream and used as energy.



According to the model, that adds up to about 140 calories a day. Roughly 7% of the usable energy in the diet came from what your gut bacteria made out of the food you couldn't digest yourself.



When the researchers tested the model against real measurements from a controlled feeding study, it came closer than the traditional calorie method.



This is the part I found most interesting.



In that earlier study, healthy adults ate either a high-fiber, less processed diet or a typical Western-style diet. The people on the Western diet absorbed about 116 more calories a day.



And the people eating all that extra fiber didn't report feeling any hungrier.



Which seems backwards at first.



The high-fiber diet gave their gut bacteria far more to work with, and they made more short-chain fatty acids. Yet overall, those people absorbed fewer calories. The upper gut took in less, and the microbes didn't fully make up the difference.



A few caveats are worth knowing. DAMM is a research model, not a diet plan. It was tested against one small study of 17 healthy adults, and the authors say it needs testing in more people, including those with metabolic conditions, before anyone uses it to tailor diets. And, I will add, 116 calories a day isn't a weight-loss strategy I know!



But what it does show is something I keep coming back to: Your food provides the raw materials. Your gut bacteria decide what happens next.



Which means fiber-rich, less processed foods aren't just "good for you" in some vague way. They're feeding a community of microbes that is doing real work on your behalf.



So, the next time you glance at a calorie label, remember it's only half the story. The other half is happening in your gut.





Yours for better health, naturally,

 

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Fear builds its phantoms which are more fearsome than reality itself.​

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Hi Jimi,

In many cases, the medication your doctor prescribes can increase your risk of heart failure.

That is one of the shocking truths revealed in Episode 2: Clogged Artery Solutions — and it’s streaming right now.

Here is what you’ll discover from today's episode:

Dr. Robert DeMaria - HOW DIET AFFECTS HEART FUNCTION
There’s an underappreciated vitamin that is crucial for heart health. Plus, a simple sound test that reveals vital information about your circulation — and how the right nutrition can improve your blood circulation.​

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Today we’re talking about what it means to be a great practitioner in the age of AI.



Because AI is getting better at finding information, analyzing data, summarizing research and generating recommendations.



And that creates an enormous opportunity for you.



>> Join me today for The Practitioner AI Can’t Replace



I’m going to show you the five skills I believe will set great practitioners apart:



Investigate.

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Individualize.

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We’ll look at how these skills help you make sense of increasingly complex information, decide what matters most and create a more personalized path forward for the person you’re working with.



And we’ll explore how to put AI to work so you can research faster, organize complexity, prepare more thoroughly and spend more of your time on the work that requires your expertise.



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Have you ever felt something was off in your body and immediately chalked it up to stress, anxiety, or perimenopause?



Maybe it was unusual exhaustion, a tight feeling in your chest, nausea, or discomfort between your shoulder blades.



As women, we're incredibly good at explaining things away, especially when we're juggling a thousand responsibilities and trying to keep everything moving.



But here's something I really want you to understand: Not every symptom you experience during perimenopause is caused by perimenopause.



And when it comes to your heart, that distinction could save your life.



Something important happened in cardiology this year that I don't think enough women are aware of.



Additionally, your cardiovascular risk can begin changing significantly during the menopause transition, even when you're doing so many things right.



I recently wrote an in-depth article about what these changes mean for women in midlife, including:

• Why women are more likely to mistake heart attack symptoms for stress or anxiety
• What the latest cardiology guidelines mean for women's heart health
• Why ApoB and Lp(a) deserve a place in the cardiovascular conversation
• How perimenopause and your reproductive history can influence your long-term heart health
• The five things I want you to know before your next doctor's appointment

I also share something deeply personal about my own cardiovascular history that has changed how I think about prevention.



READ: What Every Woman Should Know About Her Heart Before She Ends Up in the ER >>



My hope is that this article helps you walk into your next doctor's appointment with a deeper understanding of your body and the right questions to ask.

 

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Can your walking speed predict your future health?​

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Most people don't think twice about how fast they walk.



You walk to the shops. Through the airport. Around the office. Maybe you stroll the dog around the block after dinner. It feels automatic. Ordinary. But scientists have discovered something fascinating. Your walking speed may be one of the simplest windows into your future health.



A growing body of research suggests that how quickly you naturally walk can reveal surprising clues about your heart, brain, metabolism, physical resilience, and even how long you’re likely to live. In many cases, walking speed predicts health outcomes almost as well as more complex medical tests.



That sounds dramatic. But when you dig into the science, it actually makes perfect sense. Walking is one of the most complex things your body does. To walk briskly, your muscles, lungs, heart, nervous system, balance systems, joints, and brain all need to work together smoothly. If one system starts struggling, your pace often slows down long before obvious disease appears.



In other words, walking speed is like a full-body status report. Let's dive in.



Your Body's Hidden Vital Sign



Researchers sometimes call walking speed the "sixth vital sign." Why? Because it tells doctors a huge amount about overall health in a matter of seconds. Studies have consistently found that slower walkers are more likely to experience:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Frailty
• Cognitive decline
• Loss of independence
• Earlier mortality

Meanwhile, people who naturally walk briskly tend to age better and live longer. One large study involving more than 50,000 walkers found that average and brisk walking speeds were linked to a significantly lower risk of death from all causes compared to slow walking. And here's the interesting part: it wasn't just about exercise volume. Pace itself mattered. The study suggested brisk walkers could live years longer than slow walkers, even across different body weights.



So what's going on?



Faster Walking Usually Means a Healthier System



Think about what brisk walking requires. Your heart needs to pump efficiently. Your lungs need to deliver oxygen well. Your muscles need strength and coordination. Your brain must process balance, movement, and timing constantly. Research suggests a strong walking pace often reflects:

• Better cardiovascular fitness
• Stronger muscles
• Healthier metabolism
• Better brain function
• Greater energy production
• Lower inflammation

On the flip side, slowing down can sometimes signal that one or more systems are under stress.



Researchers studying middle-aged adults found that slower walking speeds were associated with faster physical and cognitive aging. Slower walkers tended to show poorer brain health, weaker physical function, and signs of accelerated aging across multiple organs. That doesn't mean every slow walker is unhealthy. Height, injuries, personality, environment, and mobility limitations all matter. But trends across large populations are hard to ignore.



Walking Speed and the Heart



One reason walking pace matters so much is that it strongly reflects cardiovascular fitness. A brisk pace challenges the heart slightly more. Over time, that strengthens the cardiovascular system. Research shows faster walking is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.



Even better? Walking appears remarkably powerful overall.



Previously mentioned studies found that walking could reduce the risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, diabetes, and coronary heart disease almost as effectively as running, provided the energy expenditure was similar. That’s encouraging news for people who hate jogging. You don't need to become a marathon runner. You just need to move with purpose.



Your Metabolism Pays Attention Too



Walking speed also seems connected to metabolic health. Faster walkers tend to have lower risks of type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease. Why? Because brisk walking recruits more muscles, improves insulin sensitivity, and challenges the body enough to create meaningful metabolic adaptation. And the benefits don’t require extreme effort. As little as 15 minutes of fast walking per day was associated with a substantial reduction in mortality risk. That's it. Fifteen minutes. Not biohacking. Not elite fitness. Just walking a little faster.



Aging, Independence, and Mobility



Perhaps the biggest reason scientists care about walking speed is what it predicts later in life. As people age, slowing gait often predicts future disability, falls, nursing home admission, and loss of independence. That's because walking speed reflects overall physical reserve. When older adults maintain a strong, confident gait, it usually means their bodies still have resilience.



Researchers have even found that fat accumulation within the thighs may contribute to mobility decline and slower walking speed in older adults. Again, walking pace becomes a snapshot of the body’s underlying condition.



So… Should You Start Speed Walking Everywhere?



Not necessarily. This isn't about turning every walk into an Olympic event. The goal isn’t to power-march through life with your arms flailing. Instead, think of walking speed as useful feedback.



A naturally slowing pace over months or years may be worth paying attention to. It could reflect declining fitness, strength, cardiovascular health, or energy levels. But the good news is this: walking speed is highly trainable. Unlike some health markers, you can improve it surprisingly quickly. Let's look at how.



How to Safely Improve Your Walking Speed



You don't need fancy equipment or complicated routines. A few simple habits can make a huge difference. Ones like:

• Add short brisk intervals. During your normal walk, pick up the pace for 30–60 seconds at a time. Then recover. Repeat several times.
• Walk with posture. Stand tall. Relax your shoulders. Swing your arms naturally. Good posture improves efficiency.
• Strength train. Stronger legs usually mean a stronger gait. Simple exercises like squats, step-ups, and calf raises help enormously.
• Walk consistently. Research suggests regular daily walking matters more than occasional heroic workouts.
• Pay attention to your baseline. Notice your normal pace. Do stairs feel harder lately? Are you slowing down unconsciously? Awareness matters.

The Key Takeaways



Your walking speed is not destiny. It's information, and maybe one of the simplest health signals we have. The beautiful part is that walking is accessible to almost everyone. You don't need a gym membership, expensive technology, or a perfect body to benefit. You just need to move. A little more often. A little more confidently. Maybe a little faster than yesterday.



And over time, those small steps can add up to something powerful. A healthier heart, sharper brain, stronger body, and a better chance of staying active and independent for years to come.​

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