In August 2023, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy released a report in which they claimed:1 “PFAS are chemically quite stable, and many are water and oil repellent, heat resistant, and/or stain resistant ... DoD is reliant on the critically important chemical and physical properties of PFAS to provide required performance for the technologies and consumable items and articles which enable military readiness and sustainment. Losing access to PFAS due to ov ..read more

Remarkable as it may seem, food fraud is a huge business and a rampant problem. Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Larry Olmsted revealed many of the food fraud tricks in his 2016 book, "Real Food/Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating and What You Can Do About It."1,2 For example, tests have revealed anywhere from 60% to 90%3 of the olive oils you find in grocery stores and restaurants are adulterated with cheap, linoleic acid-rich seed oils that are pernicious to health in several ways. Most Honey on the Market Is Not Real Honey Another food that is frequently adulter ..read more

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 26, 2017. About 11% of U.S. children (or 6.4 million) have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),1 which is characterized by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity that interferes with learning, daily functioning and relationships. Rates have been increasing by about 5% a year.2 Among very young children (2 to 5 years), behavior therapy is the first-line treatment recommended for ADHD, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). However, data from the U.S ..read more

As previously reported, in mid-July 2023, Chase Bank closed my business accounts, along with the personal accounts of my CEO and CFO — both of whom have been with me for nearly 20 years — and the accounts of their spouses and children. This despite a new Florida law that specifically prohibits financial institutions from denying or canceling services based on political or religious beliefs. Lame Excuses At the time, the only reason given was that there was "unexpected activity" on an unspecified account. Later, a representative told reporters that account closures are typically only done for a ..read more

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 2, 2017. No doubt, you've seen them — lists touting the amazing curative power of apple cider vinegar for an amazing number of ills. "ACV" (as it's sometimes referred to in studies) has been praised for its ability to balance your pH, increase good gut bacteria and help control your weight, as well as many other beneficial things. Here's the kicker: All those are true, and more besides. One of the most sensational is its ability to balance your blood sugar. A study1 at Arizona State University tested 11 volunteers wi ..read more

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is required for healthy nerve function and the synthesis of red blood cells and DNA. A deficiency in B12 increases inflammation and oxidative stress by raising homocysteine. High homocysteine, in turn, is associated with cardiovascular disease and decreased immune response. Vitamins B6, B9 (folate) and B12 break down homocysteine.1 B12 deficiency is also associated with many other physical, neurological and psychological symptoms, including migraines,2 certain respiratory disorders, depression and memory loss.3 Surprisingly, recent research4 suggests it may also be a ke ..read more

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 27, 2022. In this interview, Nichola Conlon, Ph.D., a molecular biologist, antiaging specialist and founder of a nutraceutical company that produces an NAD+ boosting supplement. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is one of the most important biomolecules in your body. It's involved in the conversion of food to energy, maintaining DNA integrity and ensuring proper cell function. Together, these functions help protect against or delay aging and disease. As explained by Conlon: "NAD is actually something I ended u ..read more

In this interview, repeat guest Georgi Dinkov and I discuss the four hormones most adults need more of if they want to optimize their health. In my introduction I mention that we will review the benefits and mechanisms of action of carbon dioxide (CO2), but that will be covered in Part 2 of this interview that will be posted in the next few weeks. As for hormones, if you’re optimally healthy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is unnecessary, as your body will make whatever hormones you need. The problem is that very few people, including I, enjoy truly optimal health. We live in a very pollut ..read more

In this video, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses his presidential campaign, which has gained significant traction, despite censorship and the barriers set up by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). "The polling shows my favorability rating is better than any other candidate," Kennedy says, "So ... I'm very, very happy with the way things have gone up to now." We also discuss some of the issues he intends to tackle if he gets into the White House. By now, it’s clear that, as a country, we're facing a constitutional crisis. Elected officials are actively working to censor, silence and smear ..read more

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 28, 2019. Some ranitidine heartburn medications, including those commonly known by the brand name Zantac, may contain a cancer-causing chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).1 NDMA is a nitrosamine chemical that was formerly used to make rocket fuel and lubricants,2 but it’s now only used for research purposes. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies NDMA as a probable human carcinogen.3 In an alert released by the U.S. FDA, the NDMA in heartburn drugs is said to be at “low levels ..read more