Posts by Ellison, M.Sc.
Are You Risking Cancer With This Fat?
You know by now that there are “good” fats and “bad” fats. And you’ve probably heard that small amounts of omega-6 fatty acids from seeds and plants are essential for your body. When combined with omega-3 fatty acids from fish, omega-6s appear to play an integral role in maintaining health. Together, these two fats can help regulate brain development, energy production, and immune function, and control inflammation.
Read More3 Reasons to Say No to Crestor
A new study on heart health is touting statin drugs as the best thing since the iPod. But before you head off to your doctor asking for a prescription, let’s take a closer look at the facts.
Read MorePreserving Life’s Most Precious Moments
Whether it’s simple forgetfulness or the all-out scourge of Alzheimer’s, the loss of mental acuity as we age ruins quality of life. To the surprise of most, studies show that this decline can be slowed or even prevented with the energizing combo of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR).
Read MoreAre You Drinking Wrinkle Fertilizer?
Sugar isn’t always what you think it is. These days, most of it has been replaced with an impostor.
Known as high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), this synthetic sweetener masquerades as being natural and healthy. But a chemical reaction discovered in 1914 by the French chemist Louis Camille Maillard proves otherwise.
Read MoreToxic Gender-Bender Approved for Widespread Use
I’m no health saint. Every now and then I do something really dumb. It’s rare, but I’ve been known to drink too much wine or beer and even indulge in the occasional cigar. All of these are toxic. As a rogue chemist-turned-consumer-health-advocate, I’m not proud of imbibing. However, it’s my choice. And that’s the point. Exposing yourself to toxins should be a choice. But modern day society rarely allows this.
Read MoreSave $64,000 With 3 Cardiovascular Cures That Cost Next to Nothing
I love to spend money. Whether it’s buying books for my child, a lift ticket for a day of snowboarding, or date night with my wife, I get great satisfaction out of spending money on products, services, and activities that I perceive as having value.
Read More4 Aggressive Approaches to Warding Off Cancer
Everyone has cancer. Johns Hopkins recently reminded us of this fact while studying how most of us beat cancer’s deadly outcome: the immune system. When it identifies a cancerous cell, it attacks and eliminates it from the body. But every now and then, this system gets hoodwinked by rogue cancer cells.
Read MoreDiet Pill Causes Adults to “Poop Their Pants”
Diet pills are publicized by appealing to our desire to believe that we can be slim and sexy without effort. This trickery is fueled by contrived “before and after photos,” paid-for celebrities, and fake endorsements from steroid-ridden bodybuilders.
Read MoreChemist Forces Children to Eat Sunscreen
Carotenoids are members of a family of nutrients that protect plants and animals from excess sunshine.
Read MoreAn Important Health Habit for the Entire Family
Though my wife and I have very different parenting styles, one of the things we agree on is this: Give the kids lots of sun exposure and never slather chemical sunscreen on them. Here are three reasons why:
Read MoreBoost Your Body’s Response to Exercise
It’s frustrating to watch obese people suffer in the gym and receive absolutely no benefit for their efforts. Eventually, they give up. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, if they learn how to use one miracle substance properly, they could go to the gym less and have a lot more to show for it – including mega fat loss and lean, sexy muscle.
Read MoreWal-Mart’s $8 Cure for Poor Cardiovascular Function
One minute you are enjoying a stroll in the park, and the next you feel as if an elephant just stepped on you. It’s a premature heart attack or stroke, the result of a blockage from a blood clot and inflammation, usually within the coronary arteries.
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