6 months ago
Beyond Muscle: New Research Shows Creatine Powers The Brain – Fast
Creatine is an amazing compound that our bodies make naturally. Long used in the gym for peak muscle performance, a flood of recent research shows that it has profound effects on brain metabolism, cognitive performance under stress (including sleep deprivation), memory, attention, and even mood support. It’s also extremely safe for the vast majority of people. Most people need 2-3 grams/day as a baseline – with our bodies making roughly 1g/day from amino acids in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. According to new studies, boosting creatine intake beyond baseline is extremely good for your brain in everyday healthy adults. One 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis (Frontiers) of 16 randomized controlled trials found that regular creatine supplementation led to improvements in memory and gains in attention and processing speed. These benefits showed up across adults (including healthy individuals). Another review highlighted particularly noticeable memory gains in healthy older adults. And if you’re elbow-crawling at work after a night of insomnia, a big dose can have significant effects and kick in fast (within a couple of hours). In one double-blind, randomized study (Nature), participants running on fumes after 21 hours of sleep deprivation experienced a 10.3% boost in word memory performance (plus 17.7% faster processing) and 16–29% gains in processing speed for language, logic, and numeric tasks. […]
7 months ago
WHO Convenes Global Session To Dictate How The Coming Influenza Pandemic Will Be Run
The World Health Organization will convene an online international pandemic control session on Wednesday, March 18, centered on the unelected globalist group’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, according to a WHO press release.PIP is the international structure through which the WHO, a foreign syndicate, dictates how influenza virus samples are transferred worldwide, and how pandemic vaccines, antivirals, and diagnostics are allocated once an influenza pandemic response is activated. The new pandemic control session, organized through the WHO’s Epidemics and Pandemics Information Network (EPI-WIN), will decree how governments, laboratories participating in the WHO influenza surveillance network, and pharmaceutical manufacturers operate under the framework during an influenza pandemic response. The United States is still participating in WHO pandemic surveillance networks (here)—including the organization’s CoViNet sentinel surveillance system, which now spans 45 reference laboratories worldwide—through institutions such as Emory University, Ohio State University, and the CDC, despite President Donald Trump’s executive order publicly withdrawing the country from the organization earlier this year. The PIP Framework was adopted by the Sixty-fourth World Health Assembly on May 24, 2011, following negotiations among WHO member states that began in 2007. According to the WHO event description, tomorrow’s session will address “the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in implementing the PIP Framework.” WHO describes the system […]
7 months ago
CBSE refutes online circular claiming Class 12 exam rescheduling in UAE
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that a circular circulating online, claiming that Class 12 English exams in the Middle East have been rescheduled, is fake. The false message, which listed Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, and attributed the notice to Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, has no official validity. In an official alert on Twitter, CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) stated: “Important Alert!! This is a fake circular.” Students and schools are urged to rely only on official CBSE communications for exam schedules and updates, and to disregard any unofficial messages. Important Alert!!This is a fake circular. pic.twitter.com/mh3QUelZYu — CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 12, 2026 Class 12 exams in Middle East The Board has postponed Class 12 board exams in parts of the Middle East, including the UAE, originally scheduled from March 12 to March 16, 2026. New dates will be announced in due course. The Board will review the situation on March 14 before finalising remaining exams from 16 March onwards. Students have been advised to stay in touch with their schools and follow official updates. Earlier, all Class 10 exams ( March 2–11) were cancelled, and several Class 12 exams […]
11 months ago
RFK Jr. Says Government Going To Figure Out What’s Causing Food Allergies
Government agencies are going to pinpoint causes of food allergies, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Nov. 17 at an event held by an organization that funds and promotes research aimed at preventing and treating food allergies. Kennedy said that while there have been lots of animal studies on food allergies, there has been a dearth of human studies, including research that looks at whether allergies are caused by aluminum-containing vaccines. “It’s pretty easy to figure this out, and we will figure it out,” Kennedy said at the Washington event held by the Food Allergy Fund. A number of vaccines contain aluminum salts as adjuvants, or ingredients that help trigger a stronger immune response. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says on its website that aluminum salts “have been used safely in vaccines for more than 70 years,” although it notes that a study from CDC researchers and other scientists in 2022 found a possible link between exposure to aluminum from vaccines and the development of asthma. A study based on surveys from mothers of homeschooled children, published in 2017, found that vaccinated children were more likely to have allergies than unvaccinated children. President Donald Trump said in September that the government was removing aluminum […]
11 months ago
Collagen Could Be A Natural Way To Ease Osteoarthritis
When osteoarthritis causes cartilage to wear down, collagen provides more than just structural support—it actively protects joints and helps them move more comfortably. That’s why collagen supplements are gaining ground as therapy for early osteoarthritis. The key is using the right type and amount. Why Collagen Matters for Joint Health Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It forms a big part of tendons and ligaments, but unlike muscle or bone, it breaks down faster as we age. In fact, collagen loss starts as early as our 20s and 30s, and by the time we reach 80, up to 75 percent of the body’s collagen may be gone. Collagen loss can increase our susceptibility to injury and joint problems. That’s where supplementation comes in. “Collagen has shown potential as a supplement for managing osteoarthritis,” Dr. Deepak Ravindran, a pain medicine specialist, told The Epoch Times. Collagen supplements stimulate the body to produce more of its own collagen, which strengthens cartilage and lowers inflammation, he said. Research suggests collagen can reduce joint pain and improve mobility. A systematic review involving 870 participants found that oral collagen supplementation relieved osteoarthritis symptoms. Other research has shown that approximately 40 milligrams per day may support cartilage preservation […]
11 months ago
Why One Doctor Says Depression Treatment Needs A Reset
For years, people have been told their sadness was the result of a chemical imbalance—a fixable flaw—like how insulin helps people with Type 1 diabetes. The “chemical imbalance” theory has shaped mainstream treatment for depression, fueling widespread prescriptions of antidepressants. Yet, psychiatrist and former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) medical officer Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring said the theory, popularized in the 1950s, has never been proven and lacks scientific backing. In a recent episode of American Thought Leaders, Witt-Doerring told host Jan Jekielek that relying on the chemical imbalance narrative can lead to overmedication, often with worse—not better—outcomes for patients, and that the way antidepressants are prescribed needs reform. Origins of the Chemical Imbalance Theory The chemical imbalance theory first emerged with doctors’ amazement that a tuberculosis drug called iproniazid seemed to energize and lift patients’ moods. Psychiatrists soon tested the drug on people with depression and saw similar improvements. Iproniazid worked by preventing the breakdown of neurotransmitters—chemical messengers such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine—thereby increasing their levels. Researchers theorized, based on their observations, that depression must be caused by a shortage of these chemicals in the brain. The idea revolutionized psychiatry, offering a biological explanation for emotional suffering and paving the […]
12 months ago
Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications
The body clears medicines within hours to weeks. However, a recent study suggests that drugs you took years ago may continue to affect your gut—and the more frequently and the longer they’re used, the greater their effect. Nearly nine out of 10 commonly used medications leave permanent changes in gut bacteria – including drugs never before linked to digestive effects, according to the study. This holds true not only for antibiotics but also for drugs used to manage high blood pressure, anxiety, and stomach hyperacidity. “We may be underestimating the impact of common medications on gut health,” Kara Siedman, nutritionist and director of partnerships with resbiotic Nutrition, who wasn’t involved in the research, told The Epoch Times. Your Gut Remembers The findings extend far beyond antibiotics, which doctors already know disrupt gut bacteria. The study showed that even medications targeting human cells—including antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid reflux medicines such as omeprazole, benzodiazepines, and metformin—reshaped the gut microbial composition. “We often think of medications as acting only on human cells, but they also interact with the gut ecosystem—the microbes, the intestinal barrier, and the immune system,” said Siedman. The study found that many drugs left lasting effects on the gut, still visible more than three years […]
12 months ago
Why Most Vitamins and Supplements Won’t Improve Your Health
Although dietary supplements are popular in the United States, some experts argue that vitamins and supplements are mostly a waste of money. Which Supplements Are the Least Useful? Multivitamins are among the most purchased supplements, but research generally finds no clear reduction in disease risks and overall mortality in healthy adults.1 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) also recommends against using vitamin E and beta carotene supplements to prevent heart disease or cancer in healthy adults.2 Vitamin E supplements offer no protective benefits against cancer or cardiovascular disease, according to John Wong, MD, a professor of medicine at Tufts University and a member of the USPSTF. Beta carotene supplements, which convert into vitamin A in the body, can even increase the risk of lung cancer in individuals who already have certain risk factors, like smoking or occupational exposure to asbestos.34 Some supplements might also interfere with your regular medications. For instance, St. John’s wort, an herb that has been used to treat depression and poor sleep, can interact with birth control.5 Even when supplements don’t cause harm, getting too much of them may be unnecessary, as they go unused by the body. Why People Still Take Supplements Despite little evidence showing benefits for taking multivitamins or mineral supplements, Americans spend […]
1 year ago
Your Hot Tea May Come With A Splash Of Microplastics
Researchers at the University of Birmingham published a new study analyzing 31 different beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, sodas, and energy drinks, and found microplastics in every single one. The biggest disappointment was the discovery of the highest concentrations of microplastics in hot beverages, such as tea and coffee. Lead researcher Professor Mohamed Abdallah from the University of Birmingham told The Independent, “We noted that a lot of research in the microplastics sphere is focusing on drinking water – tap water, bottled water – and we’ve also released a paper from the UK on water. But we realised that people don’t only drink water during their day. You drink tea, coffee, juices…” “We found a ubiquitous presence of microplastics in all the cold and hot drinks we looked at. Which is pretty alarming, and from a scientific point of view suggests we should not only be looking at water, we should be more comprehensive in our research because other sources are substantial,” Abdallah explained. Abdallah and his team found that heat significantly increased plastic shedding from packaging, with polypropylene and PET among the most common polymers found in the drinks. “This supports previous studies indicating that heat increases microplastic release from packaging materials, thereby suggesting that hot beverages pose a greater risk […]
1 year ago
Why Experts Are Exploring Ketogenic Therapy For Mental Health
After years of therapies, medications, retreats, and self-exploration, Michael, a former nutrition client of mine, had resigned himself to a familiar low-grade depression and anxiety he’d carried since childhood. He accepted it as part of who he was. However, following Michael’s debilitating autoimmune diagnosis, a friend mentioned that changing her own diet had put her condition into remission. In physical pain on top of his depression, Michael decided to try an elimination diet. Michael made several key changes to his eating—he cut out processed foods, refined carbs, and sugar, while adding healthy fats, increasing protein, and focusing on whole foods, including vegetables and fruit. His physical health improved within a few months—and most strikingly, his depression lifted in just one month. “I felt like life had come back into me. My mind was clear and my apathy gone. I never thought I would feel this happy again.” For decades, psychiatry has focused on chemical imbalances in the brain. Now, growing research suggests that overall metabolic health—how efficiently the body produces and uses energy—may play an equally important role in mental well-being. That’s why scientists are now exploring therapeutic ketosis, a medically supervised ketogenic diet, as a potential tool for conditions […]
