fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the health and wellness world of Longevity.
Dissecting the Antivaxxer
I was almost one of them. I was young and impressionable, in the age of instant information. As a young American with no family, I was poor and desperate, bitter about the health industry, and too poor to get treatment when I needed it. My saving grace was my interest in science and strong reading comprehension.
Patrick TuttlePublished 5 years ago in LongevityNutrition Myths Debunked
Everywhere you look, it seems like there's a new story about how this food is good for you, this food is bad for you, you need to follow this diet, or you shouldn't eat that. But underlying all the faddishness are some basic truths about what we put into our bodies.
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 5 years ago in LongevityHow to Choose Real Chocolate and Its Benefits
Chocolate has become a popular food product that millions enjoy every day, because of its unique, rich, and sweet taste. It’s the ultimate comfort food, which helps us fight stress and find a reliable source of consolation when life has let us down.
Amelia GrantPublished 5 years ago in LongevityTraditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an Eastern discipline. As an Eastern discipline, it means that it doesn’t follow Western medical practices, which is why some people see this as fraudulent or incongruent with Western medicine. I want to study acupuncture and other aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine as I got hooked in one Qigong class. Acupuncture can calm my rage issues, including my anxiety. Acupuncture really does work. In this, I’m not a skeptic. Acupuncture does involve needles stuck into meridian points all over the body. Acupuncture must be performed using sterile needles. However, you have to be wary of Chinese herbal products, which are contaminated with drugs, toxins, or heavy metals.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 6 years ago in LongevityThe Health Benefits of Silk Pillowcases
Have you ever considered what your pillowcase is made of? Sure, many of us probably just buy them, most often looking at the price tag before anything else. However, it really does matter what your pillowcase is made of. Have you ever considered buying silk pillowcases? Yeah, it might sound like something that only the wealthiest of people would go for, but this is not quite true, nor should it be. The benefits of silk pillowcases, both for your own health and the planet you live on, are very real. So, why use silk pillowcases?
Andrea DawsonPublished 6 years ago in LongevityInteresting F#*king Facts About Tourettes!
In my life, so many times when I have told people I have Tourette Syndrome, they either don't know what it is exactly or only know one version of it... (the swearing kind.) I have lived with this condition for almost 6 years now. Not many people in my life know this, as my type is easier to hide... here are some lesser-known facts for people who are either facing a diagnosis of TS or are just interested in the syndrome.
Adele castPublished 6 years ago in LongevityAutism Awareness - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables May Cause Autism
Links found between chemicals in the autistic brain and vegetation. Autism Awareness - Fresh Fruits And Vegetables May Cause Autism
Austin WilsonPublished 6 years ago in LongevityThe Aspartame Conspiracy
Earlier this year, my life was devastated. For years my family has made a big deal out of A.G. Barr’s magical Irn-Bru at Christmas times, and it's been a family tradition for the last 20 years to have our fridge glowing orange all the way through to New Year. As you probably know, Barr was forced, among all other soft drinks manufacturers, to submit to a rather restrictive tax in the UK earlier this year—the sugar tax—which obviously presented a pretty uncomfortable decision to these companies, now forced to choose between boosting the price of their products to balance their profits, or redesigning their recipes so that their drinks contain less sugar content and evade the tax entirely.
Jamie 'Pappers' PapworthPublished 6 years ago in LongevityHow Social Media Is Used as a Manipulation Tool for the Anti-Vax Movement
We live in a very black and white world where there is a self-proclaimed overly opinionated expert for just about every topic imaginable. One aspect of society that has been affected by this is our health care system and especially the pharmaceutical industry.
Will Our All Connected Multimedia Make Us Ill?
Will our all connected, all instantaneous, multimedia capacity make us ill? I see a great deal of media stuff about loneliness and the problems of loneliness but nothing about the detrimental effects of our overwhelming intrusive “society.” We are being encouraged to share every moment of our lives, with “selfie” pictures and with social media posts. Some do not seem able to spend five minutes without telling the world what they are doing.
Peter RosePublished 6 years ago in LongevityMind Over Matter: Does It Matter?
When it comes to our health, we have many more choices now than in previous decades. More people are taking up the alternative medicine, complementary therapy and homoeopathy routes to help treat existing conditions despite the advances technology has to offer.
Karen PhilpottPublished 7 years ago in LongevityIs Botox Safe? Botox for Beginners
Are you interested in getting Botox but terrified of looking like the frozen faces you see in Hollywood? Or that you heard you are putting poison in your face and are worried about the safety aspects of getting the treatment. After working in the aesthetic industry and getting the treatment done, I wanted to put some of the myths to an end. So let me put your furrowed brow to rest and give you the real breakdown on Botox.