Health Archives

How Do You Get Type 1 Diabetes? Milk May Be the Problem

How do you get Type 1 diabetes? It’s become a heated topic that’s emotional for many parents with children who’ve developed this autoimmune disease. Is there something we can do that aids in Type 1 diabetes prevention? What’s the theory behind the link between milk and Type 1 diabetes? The answers to all these questions are still unknown, but researchers have opinions. We’ll cover what Dr. T. Colin Campbell and his son Dr. Thomas M. Campbell II, authors of The China Study, believe could be the cause of Type 1 diabetes.

“High-Quality” Protein: Why You Should Avoid It

What foods contain high-quality proteins? How much high-quality protein should I eat? Are high-quality proteins better than low-quality proteins? The term “high-quality protein” may be a misnomer. Learn why high-quality proteins are not necessarily healthier than low-quality, plant proteins, and may even be detrimental to your health.

Homeopathy Doesn’t Work: Stories From Tara Westover

When you’re sick or injured, can homeopathy cure or heal you? Although some people swear by homeopathic remedies, many people say homeopathy doesn’t work. One person suggesting homeopathy doesn’t work is Tara Westover. In her memoir Educated, Westover writes about her family’s anti-medicine stance and her parents’ dependence on homeopathy rather than hospital visits. Below, read about how homeopathic remedies were used in her childhood home.

3 China Study Criticisms: Are They Accurate?

What is The China Study? Why is it controversial, and how do the authors respond to The China Study criticism? The China Study refers to both a study and a book based, in part, on that study. In the book The China Study, T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., and his son Thomas M. Campbell II, MD offer evidence that suggests that we should be avoiding animal-based foods. This is a controversial position and many people have critiqued both the study and the book. Are these critiques merited? What do the authors have to say in response? Learn how the authors responded

4 Surprising Dyslexia Benefits

A surprisingly high percentage (one study says ⅓) of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders are dyslexic. Are they successful in their careers despite their dyslexia or, perhaps, because of it? Is it possible that there are some dyslexia benefits? We’ll look at unexpected dyslexia benefits and examples of real-life entrepreneurs who have used their dyslexia to their advantage.

The Roseto Effect, Explained (Outliers)

The Roseto effect – what is it? How did a little town named Roseto show the unusual determinants of health?

Doctors tell us that individual actions, such as eating well, drinking less, exercising, and quitting smoking, have a huge impact on our health. For decades, the emphasis of preventative care was on individual choices. A study on the Pennsylvania town of Roseto turned that thinking on its head. Our communities affect our health as much as our individual choices do.