Posts by Jon Herring
Retailers Reflect a Changing Economy
What is good for individuals and for the economy in general is not necessarily good for retailers. For example, it is a good thing when people stop using their home equity as an ATM machine. And it’s a good thing when they increase savings and pay down debt. But these improvements in consumer balance sheets…
Read More2 Strategies Perfect for Today’s Market
For decades, stock market participants have been led to believe that “investing” is safe… while “trading” is risky. But the way most people “invest” is about the riskiest way you could possibly manage your money. The prevailing advice has been something like this:
Read MoreImprove Your Health in 2 Simple Steps
Considering the turmoil in the economy, I understand if your primary concerns are to protect your wealth, boost your earning power, and increase your financial independence. But if you want to achieve all of that (and certainly if you want to enjoy it), you must also focus on your health.
Read MoreCould Sunscreen Cause Skin Cancer? You Bet…
Only problem is that while sunscreen can protect you against sunburn, there is no evidence it will protect you from skin cancer.
Read MoreSunscreen: 21st Century Snake Oil
Almost all commercial sunscreens contain not just one but several chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, that mimic the hormone estrogen.
Read MoreA Guilt-Free, Tasty Sweetener
In ETR #2077, Dr. Sears wrote about a natural sweetener called xylitol, which can be used in place of sugar. Xylitol scores only seven on the glycemic index, so it has a minimal effect on blood sugar and insulin levels (and can actually help prevent tooth decay).
But xylitol also has a cooling effect on the tongue, which some people don’t care for. And while it is safe, it can cause minor gastrointestinal upset. That’s why I prefer a similar sugar alcohol called erythritol.
Cirrhosis of the Liver From a “Harmless” Soft Drink?
You can file this article under “another reason to avoid processed foods. And now there is news that sodium benzoate itself could be responsible for DNA damage.
Read More13 Reasons to Avoid Aspartame
For many years, the FDA has been aware of the problems with aspartame. In fact, the FDA once actually published a list of 92 (yes, 92!) side effects and reactions to this chemical.
Read MoreEliminate Diet Soda From Your Diet
If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are “watching their weight” and these products have no calories.
Read MoreOnions and Garlic… “Powerful” in More Ways Than One
If you’re like me and enjoy the taste of garlic and onions – and you eat them often – you’re doing a lot more than adding some flavor to your meals. You could be adding years to your life.
Read MoreSoy It Isn’t So
I’ve written several times recently about the unhealthy aspects of soy. Not only does it mimic the hormone estrogen, soy can also increase homocysteine, an important risk factor for heart disease.
Read MoreCommon Herbs Pack a Powerful Antioxidant Punch
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Maryland found that many common herbs used in cooking are full of antioxidants.
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