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Jan 9 15 tweets 3 min read
What happens when your body is severely deficient in zinc?

These 7 bizarre symptoms may shock you.

You may think twice about skipping zinc after reading this:

1/ Hair loss 🧵 Zinc is essential for:
• Hair follicle growth
• Hair thickness
• Structural integrity

Deficiency can result in thinning, shedding, and a decrease in hair quality.

But why is zinc so important?
Jan 8 11 tweets 3 min read
Your kidneys filter 50 gallons of blood every day.

But certain foods quietly damage their filters over time.

Here are 6 foods that can destroy your kidneys, and why:

1/ Cereals… 🧵 Many cereals contain refined sugars, seed oils, and hidden residues of glyphosate.

Glyphosate is not listed on labels and may appear as “bioengineered ingredients.”

Long-term exposure has been associated with increased risk of kidney disease.
Jan 6 12 tweets 4 min read
Not all food is real food.

Many everyday staples are engineered with chemicals and fillers.

Here are 5 of the worst ultra-processed factory foods, and why they’re wrecking your health:

1/ Granola bars… 🧵 Granola bars are typically made with refined grains, added sugars, and industrial seed oils.

Many also contain corn syrup, soy protein isolate, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

This combination spikes blood sugar levels, increases insulin, and promotes inflammation.
Jan 4 16 tweets 4 min read
What happens when your body is severely deficient in vitamin B12?

These 7 bizarre symptoms may shock you.

You might think twice about skipping vitamin B12 after reading this:

1/ Constant fatigue… 🧵 When your body doesn't get enough vitamin B12, oxygen delivery declines and cellular energy production slows.

This can cause persistent fatigue, weakness, and daytime sleepiness that does not improve with rest or sleep.
Jan 3 12 tweets 3 min read
Ever wonder why the French eat bread and pasta so often…

But don’t struggle with obesity like we do in the U.S.?

It’s not better genetics.
It’s not portion sizes.

Here’s what they’re doing differently... and why it matters: 🧵 Let’s be clear: not everyone in France is thin.

But, obesity rates are far lower than in the United States.

Why?

The difference comes down to diet. What they choose to eat, and what they avoid.
Jan 2 13 tweets 3 min read
This ancient remedy was found in King Tut’s tomb.

It’s been used for thousands of years… and now over 1,700 studies show how it may help with inflammation, blood sugar, digestion, and even autoimmune conditions.

Yet most people still have no idea it exists. 🧵 It’s called black seed oil, a powerful natural compound with huge therapeutic potential.

Research shows it may help with:
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Digestion
• Skin inflammation
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune conditions

⁠So what makes black seed oil so effective?
Jan 1 12 tweets 3 min read
This one drink before bed can reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support your liver.

It’s not tea. It’s not lemon water.

It’s clove water... and here’s why it works: 🧵 Cloves were once worth more than gold.

Used in China for over 2,000 years as medicine.
During the Black Plague, they were burned in masks and rooms to purify the air for their aromatic, antimicrobial vapors.
Before anesthesia, dentists used clove oil to ease tooth pain.
Dec 30, 2025 12 tweets 3 min read
My daily routine keeps me feeling 18 at age 60.

Here is what I do every day, and why it works:

Wake and Prime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m... 🧵 I wake naturally with no alarm and get morning light right away.

If there is no sun, I take 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 with 100 mcg of vitamin K2. Then I drink 16 to 20 ounces of water with a pinch of sea salt.

Sometimes I add a cup of coffee with one scoop of collagen powder.
Dec 27, 2025 13 tweets 4 min read
Not all food is real food.

Many everyday staples are engineered with chemicals and fillers.

Here are 5 of the worst ultra-processed factory foods and why they’re wrecking your health:

1/ Seed Oils Seed oils are often said to be healthy, but their production process tells a different story.

They’re chemically extracted using hexane (a solvent) at very high temperatures.

Then they’re bleached, deodorized, and refined, turning them into oxidized, rancid fats.
Dec 26, 2025 12 tweets 3 min read
“Oatmeal is the healthiest food you can eat for breakfast.”

That’s what many people believe.

But the truth? Oatmeal isn’t as healthy as you might think. Here’s why: 🧵 I used to eat oatmeal every morning.

It’s marketed as heart-healthy, blood sugar-friendly, even a ‘superfood.’

But after reviewing the research, I found 3 major problems with oatmeal that most people have never heard of.
Dec 25, 2025 13 tweets 3 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.
Dec 23, 2025 14 tweets 3 min read
Autophagy acts as your body’s anti-aging cleaning system.

It essentially eats the “junk” in your cells and converts it into usable material.

Here are 7 ways to naturally increase autophagy: 🧵 Autophagy occurs inside your cells.

It breaks down old proteins, damaged mitochondria, and accumulated cellular debris.

This process not only removes waste but also converts it into material that your body can use to build healthier cells.
Dec 21, 2025 16 tweets 4 min read
When you think of “healthy food,” what comes to mind?

Can you guess what I would think of?

Here are 7 of the healthiest foods you can eat, and why they are so beneficial: 🧵 What defines a healthy food?

One that:
• Is low in carbohydrates
• Is nutrient-dense
• Supports gut health
• Minimizes insulin spikes
• Provides essential fats and phytonutrients

Foods that excessively raise insulin levels or deplete nutrients can negatively impact health.
Dec 20, 2025 13 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?
Dec 19, 2025 12 tweets 3 min read
These 3 foods DAMAGE your kidneys with every bite...

Most people have no idea.

Here’s what they are... and what to eat instead: 🧵 Your kidneys are incredible.

Each one contains a million tiny filters called nephrons.

Together, they filter 50 gallons of blood per day, recycling 99% of it.

But certain everyday foods silently destroy them. Here are some of the most damaging…
Dec 18, 2025 11 tweets 3 min read
It’s hard to know which supplements and foods actually help your body and which are just hype.

Here’s how I’d rate some popular ones on a scale from 1 to 10:

1/ Ashwagandha: 🧵 8
Ashwagandha is highly effective at managing stress and cortisol. It can help calm the body and support overall adrenal health.

2/ Black seed oil: 10
Black seed oil is incredibly versatile. It supports the immune system, helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response, and promotes healthy skin and hair.
Dec 16, 2025 11 tweets 3 min read
These 7 things slowly damage your skin every time you consume them.

Most people have no idea.

Here's what they are and why you need to avoid them: 🧵

1/ Skim milk Skim milk can interfere with normal hormone activity, which increases the risk of acne.

Many people react to it without realizing this connection, making it one of the most overlooked dietary triggers for breakouts.
Dec 14, 2025 11 tweets 2 min read
Addiction to substances like nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs can be incredibly difficult to overcome.

Most people rely on willpower, but what if your body is missing something that makes quitting easier?

Here is how 1 nutrient can help you break free from addiction: 🧵 Many addictions, including nicotine, alcohol, and drugs, deplete a crucial molecule in your cells called NAD.

NAD is required for:
• Energy production
• Normal brain function
• Damaged cell repair

When NAD levels are low, the brain struggles to function properly.
Dec 13, 2025 14 tweets 4 min read
The most dangerous food for your heart…

Isn’t sugar.

It’s something far more common... and it’s probably in your pantry right now.

Here’s what it is and why it’s worse than you’ve been told: 🧵 Sugar is harmful to your heart.

But there is a food that does even more damage.

Some believe it must be omega-6 oils like soy or corn oil. These are harmful.

Yet there is a form of these oils that is far more destructive.

They are called trans fats.
Dec 12, 2025 16 tweets 3 min read
What happens when your body is severely deficient in vitamin D?

These 11 bizarre symptoms may shock you.

You might not skip your vitamin D again after reading this:

1/ Your head starts sweating uncontrollably... 🧵 This is one of the earliest and most unusual signs of vitamin D deficiency.
It is common in infants, but adults can experience it as well.

If your head sweats more than the rest of your body without heat or exertion, low vitamin D may be a potential cause.
Dec 11, 2025 10 tweets 2 min read
Want to have a bright white smile like Tom Cruise, Kim Kardashian, and George Clooney?

It's not as hard as you may think.

Here’s a safe and effective way to whiten your teeth using only two ingredients: 🧵 Professional whitening treatments and over-the-counter strips can be expensive and often cause tooth sensitivity.

This simple remedy costs around $3 and effectively removes stains caused by coffee, tea, wine, and natural aging.

Here are the two ingredients you need to make it: