Healthy Living

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common yet often underestimated health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it may seem inconspicuous, high blood pressure can have serious consequences if left unchecked. Let’s delve into what high blood pressure is, its causes, associated risks, and how you can prevent it. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲? High blood pressure...

When we are wanting something cold and sweet, we often reach for an ice cream bar. But those who are on a diet feel guilty because it’s deemed unhealthy. So what’s the solution?

A lectin-free or low-lectin meal plan has provided many people with relief from digestive symptoms and other disorders. But, what the heck are lectins, and who should avoid or limit them?   Let’s take a look at the topic of lectins in more detail to find out if you would benefit from a low-lectin diet. One important thing to remember is that following a lectin-free diet has preliminary, but not co...

It’s not just a 3rd world problem. Parasites and parasitic infections are common in humans, affecting millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 25% of the global population has an intestinal parasite infection, and in tropical and subtropical areas with limited access to sanitation and clean water, that number can be as high as 50%. In the United States...

How barometric pressure effects your health Time for a quick science lesson! Barometric pressure is the amount of atmospheric pressure around the Earth. It’s a measure of the weight of the air that presses down on the earth and the barometric air pressure changes with weather or at different altitudes.

Mushroom steak, mushroom coffee, mushroom supplements . . . You can’t walk more than a few aisles in the grocery store these days without running into some kind of new mushroom product. Fresh white button mushrooms are increasingly joined by specialty varieties like lion’s mane, maitake or oyster mushrooms. There’s sparkling cordyceps tea and chaga coffee boasting a range of health benefits, mushr...

We’ve heard the terms tree huggers, nature freaks, anti-vaxers and it has always carried a negative connotation. Only those crazy hippies in California believe these ‘outlandish’ things. And yet we are starting to see why their naturalistic ideas have been thwarted in all our main information streams.

For most, seeing liver on your plate imparts immediate disinterest. But the liver is one of the most interesting organs of the human body. This amazing organ weighs about 3 pounds and is the second largest organ in the body, second only to skin (yes your skin is actually an organ!). The liver is also the only organ in the body that can actually regenerate itself. This is good news because the live...

White House’s secret bird flu scare Biden admin fears H5N1 could start next PANDEMIC after being briefed last week that a Texan farmer had caught virus from a COW Patient was working with dairy cows in the state also thought to be infected Individual suffered an eye infection, but had no other symptoms The signs have been there for years . . . REMEMBER… October 2022, The Johns Hopkins Center for H...

Healthy Living - Antibiotic Dangers By Andi and Brian Hale https://diggingdeeper.net/2024/03/29/healthy-living-antibiotic-dangers/ Fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and moxifloxacin (Avelox), are powerful antibiotics designed to battle various bacterial infections—from urinary tract and respiratory infections to dermatological conditions. Cipro was origina...

Healthy Living Saturday Nights 7-7:30 pm cst https://www.diggingdeepertv.com View anytime on Rumble https://rumble.com/c/diggingdeepertv Listen anytime on our podcast channel https://healthylivingpodcast.podbean.com   Week 164 - REFINED FOODS The secret is out. It is now in the ‘mainstream media’. NPR has published an article highlighting the fact that the food we eat is slowly killing us. Evidenc...

Beauty products — everything from shampoo to makeup to cologne — can help you feel on top of your game. They can also cause irritated skin or an allergic reaction. A dermatology study published in 2010 found that more than a third of over 900 study participants had at least one allergic reaction to cosmetic ingredients.  Problems can range from simple rashes to full-blown allergic reactions. Sympt...

What Is a Hormonal Imbalance? Hormones are chemicals in your body that are produced by the endocrine glands. Hormones move through your bloodstream to reach the organs and tissues in your body, and regulate functions like: Appetite and metabolism Sleep cycles Heart rate Sexual and reproductive functions Overall growth and development Mood and stress levels Body temperature A hormonal imbalance occ...

How much do you know about Dementia or Alzheimers Disease? Chances are you know more than a few folks that have been affected by it! The numbers of new diagnoses are skyrocketing and there’s a reason for that! Increasing age is strongly associated with the development of dementia, particularly from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative causes. Dementia is characterized by sign...

"If a fish tank is dirty, you clean the tank. You don’t drug the fish." ‘Absolute Disaster’: Pharma Whistleblower Slams Popular Weight-Loss Drug Calley Means, founder of health tech firm TrueMed, during the Feb. 2 episode of “ The Tucker Carlson Encounter ” cited numerous reported side effects — including gastrointestinal issues and suicidal thoughts — of the popular weight-loss drug. Means, co-au...

Perfect Poo By Andi Hale Everybody poops, but nobody really talks about it. But while putting a lid on all potty talk may keep conversations civilized, it may mean we’re missing out on valuable clues to our health. Your poop can tell you if you’re eating enough fiber and drinking enough water, or if your digestive system is processing food too slowly or too quickly. Also, lasting changes in your b...

Over 80% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it because they don’t get tested regularly. Diabetes  is a disease in which blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high. More than nine in 10 cases are type 2 or “adult-onset” diabetes, the kind linked to excess body weight and physical inactivity. Insulin resistance  is when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver can’t use the insulin it ma...

What are SSRI’s Antidepressants work by changing the balance of certain neurotransmitters in your brain, but which ones they affect and how they affect them varies from one antidepressant to another — and there are many different classes of antidepressants. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are indeed the most common type of antidepressant prescribed in the United States, and they...

Milk does a body good, right? Humans have been drinking animal milk for thousands of years and never had any problems. And yet these days, the natural milk right from the cow (or goat, etc.) is dangerous. The reason milk has been deemed deadly is because of commercialization. In the big cities in the 1800’s, dairy cows would be fed the chaff of the grain used in alcohol production next door. This...

Artificial sweeteners can sound like a dream come true. All that sweet taste but no actual sugar and no (or very few) calories sounds great! In our Glucose Overload article we reported that most American consumers are so addicted to sugar that they will deny their addictions in the same way that a crack or heroin addict might. Sugar is, essentially, a legalized recreational drug that’s socially ac...

How many adults do you know that get up in the morning and the first thing they have is a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee, the traditional breakfast fluids? First thing in the morning, you’re thirsty and you’re trying to hydrate. But neither of these fluids will adequately hydrate your body. Water alone will supply what the body needs. But did you know that water needs help to get into y...

Flu season is hectic! Strep, flu and colds are rampant during the winter months, so how can you stay healthy? We have gathered several healing recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen pantry. Prevention and Immunity Building Recipes Keep your overall health nourished and strong against any illness with some of these home remedies. Fruit Boosters Fruit is an overlooked bu...

Many still believe that vaccine injuries are rare and only happen to others, but have you seen these stories? The life of Melody Rain Palombi-Malmgren, a vibrant 15-month-old girl, abruptly ended following routine vaccinations. Her mother – devastated – links the tragedy to the vaccines. Here’s what unfolded: Melody was administered three vaccines: varicella, DTaP, and Hib. She had a history of se...

Flouride has been added to public drinking water since 1945 in an “attempt to decrease tooth decay”. But does it really help our dental health? Fluoride’s Effects on the Formation of Teeth and Bones Excessive systemic exposure to fluorides can lead to disturbances of bone homeostasis (skeletal fluorosis) and enamel development (dental/enamel fluorosis). The severity of dental fluorosis is also dep...

Welcome to Healthy Living with Andi and Brian Hale! On this episode of Healthy Living, we explore both accidental and intentional use of microplastics in our diet. No, I’m not talking about perfectionism, I’m referring to their genetic makeup, their DNA so to speak. Ken and Barbie are made primarily of plastic and it is becoming clear that we are also being riddled with this same foreign substance...