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Mar 19 15 tweets 4 min read
Here are 10 vitamins and minerals you should never take, and why:

1/ Magnesium oxide… 🧵 Magnesium is an essential mineral, but not all forms work.

Magnesium oxide is cheap. Your body absorbs only 3 percent, & it can cause diarrhea, flushing out electrolytes.

Choose magnesium glycinate for:
• 80–85% absorption
• Better sleep
• More energy
• Less muscle tension Image
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Mar 15 15 tweets 3 min read
6 natural ways to lower your cortisol starting today:

1/ Long walks in nature… 🧵 Long walks in nature help lower cortisol, calm the nervous system, and improve sleep.

Natural light and steady movement help reset your stress hormones and circadian rhythm.

This is one of the simplest habits with powerful health benefits.

But first, what exactly is cortisol? Image
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Mar 14 18 tweets 4 min read
Here are 7 early signs your liver may be quietly failing and what you can do about it:

1/ Waking up between 2 and 3 AM. 🧵 This is often attributed to cortisol or adrenal dysfunction.

However, the underlying cause is often impaired liver function.

Here’s why…
Mar 8 13 tweets 3 min read
The oil that beats Advil for inflammation… and why you don’t know about it.

Used for over 3000 years but forgotten by modern medicine.

Here’s what makes it so effective, and why it matters: 🧵 Image The oil is called black seed oil.

It’s extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a plant used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Its key compound, thymoquinone, targets inflammation and immune dysfunction.

But here’s where it gets wild…
Mar 6 15 tweets 3 min read
I tested celebrity biohacks, including stem cell therapy, peptides, hypoxic training, and more.

Some were expensive, some were intense, but the results were shocking.

You won’t believe what actually worked. 🧵 Image 1/ Peptides

Peptides act as biological instruction signals that communicate directly with your cells.

Many athletes and high-profile individuals use them to support recovery and reduce inflammation.
Mar 5 21 tweets 4 min read
Grocery stores are not in the food business. They’re in the real estate business.

I went into the grocery store with a list, and still came out buying things I never planned on.

Here’s how stores manipulate you at every turn, from smells to shelf placement. 🧵 Image First, understand this.

Grocery stores only make about 1 to 3 percent net profit on food.

That is very low.

So where does the real money come from?
Mar 3 12 tweets 3 min read
Struggling to lose stubborn belly fat?

I’ve tested many fasting hacks, and most don’t work.

The secret is lowering insulin so your body can finally burn fat.

Here are 7 proven strategies to reduce belly fat fast:

1/ High-Fat Diet… (yes, you read that right) 🧵 Image
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When beginning intermittent fasting, consuming adequate dietary fat helps maintain energy and makes the transition into fasting more sustainable.

As your body adapts and appetite decreases, gradually reduce dietary fat intake so you can rely more on stored body fat for fuel.
Feb 28 12 tweets 3 min read
Joe Rogan thought he was being poisoned.

His blood test showed high arsenic levels.

But the culprit wasn’t foul play.
It was something he ate every night. Image Rogan was eating three cans of sardines every evening.

That routine led to detectable arsenic in his system.

When he stopped eating sardines, his blood levels normalized within 3 months.

Should you be concerned about sardines?
Feb 27 16 tweets 3 min read
Everyone thinks gray hair is the result of genetics and aging.
It's not.

It's your body breaking down its own tissues to survive stress.

Here's the real culprit (and how to reverse it): 🧵 Aging and genetics play a role in gray hair.

But lifestyle factors can significantly affect how early gray hair appears.

This is where epigenetics comes in.
Your habits influence how your genes express themselves.
Feb 22 20 tweets 4 min read
Why do men die earlier than women?

It’s not just lifestyle, stress, or alcohol… it comes down to a single gene that women naturally express more than men.

And the crazy part? You can activate this gene: 🧵 On average, men die about 6 years earlier than women.

Common explanations include:
• Higher-risk occupations
• Fewer doctor visits
• Greater alcohol and tobacco use
• Higher rates of heart disease and stroke

These factors matter, but they do not tell the whole story.
Feb 21 14 tweets 4 min read
Here’s the ugly truth about avocados (that you won’t like):

I used to think they were the most amazing superfood you could possibly eat.

I even recommended them to my patients…

Until I found this out: 🧵 Many avocados are artificially ripened.

They’re placed in gas chambers and treated with ethylene gas to speed up the process.

But this prevents natural flavor compounds and phytonutrients from developing.

It may look perfect outside, but it lacks quality inside.
Feb 20 15 tweets 4 min read
Why do so many people in India have bloated, protruding stomachs…
Even if they’re not overweight?

It’s not just genetics.

Here’s what’s really going on: 🧵 You’ve probably noticed this.

Many Indian men (and increasingly women) have pot bellies.

But it’s not just body fat. It’s a digestive issue that’s been ignored for far too long.
Feb 19 14 tweets 3 min read
The most dangerous place for fat to build up isn’t your belly.

It’s your arteries.

Here are 4 foods that can help keep them clean and protect your heart: 🧵 Plaque in arteries isn’t just cholesterol.

It’s a mix of:
• Calcium
• Protein
• Cholesterol

Inside plaque, researchers often find biofilms: colonies of harmful microbes protected by calcium.

So why does plaque form?
Feb 13 14 tweets 3 min read
This ancient oil had been used for thousands of years for its amazing healing properties and benefits.

Some even call it “nature’s Botox.”

Here’s what it is and how to use it: 🧵 It’s called castor oil.

Used by Egyptians, Romans, and other ancient civilizations for beauty and healing.

It can:
• Smooth wrinkles
• Hydrate skin
• Reduce inflammation
• Support natural healing

But first, let’s clear up a common concern about its toxic compound…
Feb 10 16 tweets 4 min read
The world's most dangerous ingredient isn't high-fructose corn syrup, sugar, or seed oils.

This one is considered a class A carcinogen.
It's in 40% of our foods.
And you won't find it on a food label.

Here is what it is (and how to avoid it): 🧵 Image Acrylamide.

What's scary is that you won't find acrylamide listed on any food label.

Why? Because it's not an ingredient.
It's a byproduct created AFTER processing, especially when heat is involved.

40% of our foods contain this poison.
Feb 8 17 tweets 4 min read
Many people believe that worsening eyesight is simply inevitable.

The truth is that you can naturally GET YOUR EYESIGHT BACK.

Don’t believe me? Check this out: 🧵 By age 45, most people need glasses.

There is a specific problem that often goes undetected in routine eye exams.

It is called contrast sensitivity loss, which is the inability to see subtle differences between shades of gray.
Feb 6 13 tweets 3 min read
What happens if you use rice water on your hair for 2 weeks?

This ancient remedy is rich in nutrients, and modern science is finally catching up.

It can promote growth, reduce frizz, and improve scalp health.

Here’s exactly how to make it… and why it works so well: 🧵 Image Rice water has been used in Asia for centuries.

But most people today make it the wrong way.

Simply soaking rice in water for a few hours and applying it will not deliver real results.
Feb 3 12 tweets 3 min read
Millions of people struggle with depression.
In many cases, the root cause is a simple nutrient deficiency.

Here are 5 key deficiencies that can silently trigger depression.

1/ Zinc… 🧵 Image Zinc is essential for neurotransmitter production and hundreds of biochemical reactions.

Deficiency can be genetic or dietary, especially in vegetarians, vegans, or those who don't eat a lot of animal products.

Sources include red meat, shellfish, and other animal proteins.
Feb 1 12 tweets 3 min read
Baking soda isn’t just for reducing odors in your refrigerator.

Here are 7 unexpected benefits of baking soda you can use in your everyday life: 🧵 1/ Teeth whitener and mouthwash

Baking soda whitens teeth & changes the mouth’s pH to reduce harmful bacteria.

This helps:
• Reduce bad breath
• Limit tartar & plaque buildup
• Clean teeth gently

Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush & rinse.
Jan 30 15 tweets 3 min read
Not all supplements are safe.
In fact, some can be harmful to your health.

Here are 10 vitamins you should never take… and why: 🧵 1/ Synthetic Vitamin A
(often labeled as retinyl palmitate or retinyl acetate)

Builds up in the liver and fat tissue.
Linked to toxicity, birth defects, and bone loss.
In skin creams, it can become carcinogenic under UV light.

Better sources: egg yolks, liver, cod liver oil.
Jan 27 13 tweets 3 min read
I’m 60, and it took me over 30 years to figure this out.

These are the 7 biggest health mistakes I made… and why they almost ruined me:

1/ Taking too many vitamins 🧵 At one point, I was taking over 100 supplements a day.
Entire bottles, not just pills.

I kept searching for the vitamin that would restore my energy.
I never found it.

Here’s what I didn’t understand back then…