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Myths & Truths

In today’s digital world it is hard to distinct myths & truths about health and medicine. We will try to provide clarity in these articles.

Fukushima Radiation: Is It Still Safe To Eat Fish?
Several questions have come in over the past few months about the Fukushima disaster and whether my recommendations for fish consumption have changed.
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The Acid-Alkaline Myth: Part 2
In part two of this two-part series on the acid-alkaline myth, I am taking a look at the effect of dietary acid load on other health conditions
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The Acid-Alkaline Myth: Part 1
Some theorize that it is in our best interest to make sure we eat more alkaline foods than acid foods to protect us from modern diseases. But is this valid?
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The Real Environmental Impact of Red Meat: Part 2
Does grass-fed red meat have more of an environmental impact or does grain-fed red meat impact the environment more significantly? Read on for more details.
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The Real Environmental Impact of Red Meat: Part 1
In this two-part series, we'll explore the impact of red meat production on the environment and whether or not it is as harmful as is believed.
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Choline and TMAO: Eggs Still Don’t Cause Heart Disease
A 2013 study has proposed a new link between eggs and coronary heart disease that doesn’t involve cholesterol. On the surface this sounds like very bad news for omnivores. But let’s take a closer look.
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Could the choline in these eggs contribute to heart disease?
The Diet-Heart Myth: Cholesterol and Saturated Fat Are Not the Enemy
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated conditions in medicine. Read on to learn the truth about one of the most common myths.
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Does Red Meat Cause Inflammation?
Does red meat cause inflammation? It's a popular theory, only the evidence doesn't entirely support it. Here is the real story behind the theory.
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Thoughts on Paleofantasy, BPA Toxicity Research, and Book Updates
In today's episode, Chris shares his thoughts on Paleofantasy and reviews new research on cholesterol numbers and BPA toxicity. Tune in for more.
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