Type 1 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in children in the U.S.,1 affecting around four out of every 1,000 youths.2 This autoimmune disease causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This leads to lifelong dependence on insulin injections, frequent blood sugar monitoring, and increased… Read More »
Glyphosate-based herbicides now account for 19% of all herbicides used globally, with over 240 million pounds sprayed annually across American farmlands. However, glyphosate doesn’t stay in the soil — it shows up in your body as well. In fact, measurable glyphosate residues have been detected in the urine of 60% to 80% of the general… Read More »
What happens in infancy sets the stage for metabolic function, immune balance, and disease risk later in life. One of the most important choices during this stage in your child’s life is whether to breastfeed them or not — and recent research provides more solid evidence that breastfeeding has lasting health consequences. A study found… Read More »
1 What’s one major way modern diets are undermining your health despite providing enough calories? They lack essential nutrients due to being ultraprocessed Modern diets filled with ultraprocessed foods, excessive sugar, and harmful vegetable oils lead to nutrient deficiencies, starving your cells of what they need despite ample calories. Learn more. They overload your system… Read More »