Health News Views - Food The Final Frontier

The Hidden Danger of Ultra-Processed Foods. The Body is keeping a Score Card. Our actions and decisions go way beyond the temporary satisfaction of savoring a culinary delight. Given the increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other chronic illnesses, we owe it to ourselves to examine all of the factors that may be contributing to these conditions in our environment. Food...

The Summer months can be fun and also deadly for some  elderly people and athletes. Heat-related illness and death are unfortunate and unnecessary.  There is a difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Don't be a victim.  Let's explore what can be done to prevent Human and animal Loss due to Heat. 

We are quite capable of making our own dietary decisions, right? Apparently not. High Fructose Corn Syrup & Ultra-Processed Foods did not come up in the Consumer Vote. We were neither asked nor informed about changes to our food. Research on the effects of these additions requires your attention.

The industrial additives in our food sources have changed over 40 years. These new additions are now found in 55% of the food we consume. Our consumption may also be a cause of the increase in Chronic Disease. And, what if the funding source for the Cause is also funding the Cure?  Hmmm, let's explore.

What if 90% of dementia and Alzheimer's diagnoses were Preventable? Neuroscientists believe it is true. One in three seniors 85 years old already has the Disease. One of 5 Black adults, 70 years old, has it. It starts 15-20 years before there are any Signs. So, if you are 40-50 years old, I would listen to Part 1, "Glasses, Wallet, Keys & Phone," and this episode, Part 2 . 

Unpacking the Latest Facts, the Rising Ethnic Disparities, and Confronting the Fear of a Slow Cognitive Decline. When a disease has no known cure, the prognosis can be devastating. What would you do differently if you had more information? Join us as we explore this condition. Who's at risk? Why are the numbers still climbing? Is there a cure insight? Could Prevention be the Key?

Is it time to ask, “Inherited… or Introduced? Rethinking the Diabetes Conversation”? How many people in your family are diabetic or recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic? Is it you? If so, this podcast is relevant to unanswered questions. Why & how is diabetes on the rise?  And what is driving the numbers?

High blood pressure may not be the disease—it may be the warning. A signal that something deeper is happening inside the body. Years of unhealthy habits can all push those numbers higher. Today, we’ll look beyond the cuff and ask a more important question: Why is your blood pressure high in the first place—and what can you do about it?   Welcome to HNV: Food, the Final Frontier.  

The consequences of additional or excessive weight go beyond extra pounds. Emotional, Physical, medical & financial components compound an already 'Heavy Load'. Understanding these broader impacts can help you feel more in control of your health journey. We're not just fighting fat; we now have to fight an industry that has planned its profit around our bliss point. 

When Chronic Disease Hits Home. The CDC has listed (7) Chronic Diseases that cause Diasabilty or Death. Chronic is, No Cure, just maintenance. Why are the numbers increasing even though medical tech & Rx have advanced over the last 50 years? After you hear the latest stats, you may want to review your health markers. This is all about the numbers. Where do you stand? I am sharing some of the s...

It's not just me, it's not just you. Unless you have taken a vow of voluntary silence as it relates to news and social media, you are a victim of noise overload. We are being bombarded with news flashes, alerts, and notifications. We have gone from the Nightly News to every 5-10-minute news updates: misinformation, warnings, and conflicting reports can take a toll on your senses & sensibility....

We all need a stabilizing force when the world seems chaotic. If you’ve been feeling anxious, tired, or emotionally heavy—you are not alone. A lot of us are watching the climate and the world and thinking, “Lord… I’ve never seen times like this.” There is one thing we can rally around-Food. Nothing fancy, Not perfect. Just comforting & stabilizing for times like these. Chechout Anchor Meals. 

Constant headline news bombardment, notifications, & alerts for an entire year plus 14 days is mindblowing. We are in a Fight that we did not ask for. At stake, our peace of mind (literally) and our civility. In a time when so much feels out of our control, caring for our bodies is one place where we still have agency. We may not be able to stop the noise, the fear, or the injustice—but we can...

Before we become dependent on Rx Drugs to sustain life, how about Preventing our ills before the pills.  Small choices and changes can greatly reduce our dependence on the food and pharmaceutical industries. Come in and explore alternatives to pill cases. No memberships to join, no complicated instructions. Just straight talk about your health. "An ounce of prevention is a pound of Cure", Ben Fran...

Warning. What we eat as teens will have a direct effect on our body as adults. This episode explains what happens to a teen's brain when consuming harmful snacks. Choices that contain artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors may be to our detriment. Our decisions will eventually catch up with us. Food and snacks have a direct connection to dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressu...

Aging isn’t a cliff—it’s a curve. Our bodies shift in small but significant ways as we move through our 40s, 50s, and 60s. Some of these changes surprise us, others frustrate us, and a few might push us toward gym memberships, supplements, and new diets. But aging doesn’t have to be complicated. Understanding why the body changes—and how to work with those changes instead of against them—makes all...

The Crime scene: Weight gain, chronic illnesses. The wrong ingredient(s) have been blamed and are carrying the weight (pun intended) unfairly. "It's not the Butter, it's the Bread".  Explore other common misconceptions falsely accused. Together we can exonerate the charged and come to grips with the Real culprits. 

Are we Hosting an invasion? Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, itching anus, chronic headache? After all of the traditional diagnoses, and Rx drugs, you may want to get checked for Parasites! They can live off blood, tissues and steal nutrients. Parasites can be the 'overlooked' cause of disease. How did they enter? What should you look for, and what measures can you take to stay safe? 

Often Overlooked but a critical components to the Human Body, the science of our  eco-system has gained traction since 2016.  Could these internal critters hold the key to understanding Chronic Diseases. Some cultures realize the importance of deworming the dog & themselves at least once or twice a year.  Join us in this Episode and the next to learn more about the Science of our Eco-System.

Can our Love for Sweets manifest into Chronic Conditions? You Betcha!. Most of our dietary delights get burned off and are used for fuel. But what lingers from our constant consumption of goodies (carbs & sugar) are left for the Body to figure out how to dispose of them. The heart, brain and arteries tell the rest of the story.

Is your once fine tuned physique taking short laps instead of sprints. Is it taking longer to get the same results? You may have to look inside. What's causing the malfunction? Is it something I did? Probably. Don't overlook that recent elevated Blood Pressure. What does that BP 140+/90 really mean.

There's good. bad & questionable policies being enacted by the HHS agency. Food, Sickness & Health is our focus. RFK has proposed sweeping changes in the use of Additives & Artificial Food Dyes no longer accepted in other Civilized Societies. We  think the use of these chemicals needs an overhaul. What say you?

We are creatures of habit. Our long standing dental Hygiene rituals are under scrutiny and some, in Class Action lawsuits. Time to ask more questions. What's the skinny on Mouthwash causing Hypertension?

Ideologies, and long-held beliefs & practices are being dismantled faster than I can keep up. Since 1940, we have been told we need this-Fluoride. But compared to other non-fluoridated countries, their results without the substance show far better results than in the U.S. What gives?

Deliberately, silently, and without any help from you, the Body is sustaining and maintaining your existence. Now, if you thought that you had complete control over your body, forget about it.  Systems and processes are calling the shots, and they didn't bother to involve you. This is an overview. Take a look at your Magnificent Human Body.