Hello, it’s Thursday, October 19. You’re about to discover a quick way to cut your heart disease risk, 8 surprising ways to use kale in your beauty routine, 7 natural remedies for hot flashes, a tasty & simple chocolate recipe, and more…
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Contaminated Water Found in Fast-Food Soda Fountains
Evidence of microbial contamination was recently found in several common drinking sources in the Eastern Coachella Valley (California), according to a new study. The drinking sources tested included soda fountains at fast-food restaurants, water vending machines, and tap water.
During the study, researchers collected 72 water samples from sources in the Eastern Coachella Valley and tested them for the presence of genetic material that would indicate microbial contamination.
About 41% of soda fountains contained total coliforms, which are an indicator of water contamination, and there were also signs of bacteria like Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli (E. coli). In some cases, the amount of bacteria exceeded the maximum permissible level set by the EPA.
Obviously, these results are specific to one particular region, but the study authors believe that the quality of filtration systems used for soda fountains were not sufficient to prevent contamination, especially when not maintained, suggesting that the problem may be more widespread.
Climbing 50 Stairs a Day May Cut Heart Disease Risk By 20%
Walking a certain number of steps each day has been associated with better heart health, but some new research has found that climbing over five flights of stairs daily is another– perhaps quicker– way to cut the risk of heart disease by as much as 20%.
“Short bursts of high-intensity stair climbing are a time-efficient way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and lipid profile…” said Dr. Lu Qi, a study author. “These findings highlight the potential advantages of stair climbing as a primary preventive measure for [heart disease] in the general population.”
In the study, researchers collected data from more than 450,000 adults, including a survey about lifestyle habits and how frequently they climbed stairs. Health information was then tracked over an average follow-up period of 12.5 years.
The findings highlight the importance of daily exercise– in this case stair-climbing– for heart health as participants who stopped climbing stairs each day saw their heart disease risk climb back to 32% higher than normal. The “magic number” for risk reduction was five flights of stairs per day, which is the equivalent of 50 steps.
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Stop Seasoning Your Food With Plastic
Did you know that salt, even “healthy” sea salt, is a source of plastic in most people’s diet?
As you may be aware, table salt goes through a chemical-laden process before it gets to your home. It gets stripped of all its valuable minerals before anti-caking chemicals are added, making it far from pure. That’s why many people have turned to sea salt instead BUT studies have found that even sea salt is often loaded with potentially harmful microplastics, likely due to the 8 million tons of plastic garbage dumped in the ocean each year. That’s why Ava Jane’s Kitchen went on a search for plastic-free salt and found it in their outstanding Colima Sea Salt. Sourced from Colima, Mexico– one of the only uncontaminated sources of natural mineral salt in the world– this sea salt is rich in natural minerals, incredibly flavorful, and (most importantly) lab-tested to be
free of microplastics.
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18 Top Immune-Boosting Foods (Including 3 Great Herbs!)
Many whole foods are filled with nutrients that help to keep your immune system functioning optimally. At the top of the list are vitamin C foods like bell peppers, citrus, kiwi, and berries. Garlic and onions both provide a punch of sulfur compounds that boost immunity, while ginger and turmeric have antiviral potential. Top herbs for immune health include echinacea, astragalus, and medicinal mushrooms– plus the ever-popular elderberry. (More)
A Healthy, Plant-Based Diet May Lower Parkinson’s Risk
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common and fastest-growing progressive neurological disorders. With no cure available, prevention strategies are very much needed, and some new research has found that healthy (i.e., whole foods, unrefined) plant-based diets could lower Parkinson’s risk by up to 22%. However, “unhealthy” plant-based diets high in sugar-sweetened beverages, refined grains, sweets, etc. actually increased the risk of Parkinson’s disease. (More)
Running May Be Comparable to Medication for Depression
Multiple studies have already found that exercise can be highly beneficial for mental health, especially for depression symptoms. A new study confirms this and goes one step further by finding that participating in group-based running for 16 weeks was just as effective at improving depression as taking antidepressants for 16 weeks. The running group also improved their physical health, while the medication group deteriorated slightly, but there was a higher dropout rate for the runners. (More)
Reduced Sleep, Activity in Pregnancy May Raise Premature Birth Risk
Premature birth is defined as delivery 3 or more weeks early and affects around 10.5% of U.S. births. There are a variety of risk factors for premature delivery, but some new research shows that decreased physical activity and reduced sleep during pregnancy may play a role, especially for already at-risk women. The study authors particularly recommend a focus on sleep while pregnant, including maintaining regular bedtimes and wake-up times. (More)
7 Natural Remedies to Combat Hot Flashes
Many women experience hot flashes during menopause, and they can really make life uncomfortable. If you want to take a natural approach to managing them, experts especially recommend being on the lookout for triggers– like caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods– and avoiding them as necessary. Acupuncture, mindfulness training, and herbs like black cohosh and red clover have all shown some effectiveness for hot flashes, although the results seem to vary from person to person. (More)
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Bioluminescence refers to light created by certain organisms– mainly sea creatures– that makes them glow. Surprisingly, humans also seem to have their own form of bioluminescence, but it’s too weak to be seen by the human eye and can only be detected by super-sensitive cameras.
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Flavorful, Uncontaminated Sea Salt
Are you seasoning your food with pure, crunchy, delicious sea salt?
Highly processed table salt often leaves a chemical taste behind in your mouth and most supposedly superior sea salts are frequently contaminated with toxic microplastics. The good news is you can avoid both problems by switching to Colima Sea Salt from Ava Jane’s Kitchen. This salt is sourced from one of the few uncontaminated deposits in the world and is tested to be microplastic-free. Plus, it has a delicious, food-enhancing flavor that puts table salt to shame. Find out more and get a FREE bag of mineral-rich Colima Sea Salt here.
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-Robert Louis Stevenson
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