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TABLE OF CONTENTS

10 The Crucial Keys To Outstanding Sexual and Long-Lasting Heart 14 Performance Health

The Heart-Health Connection: Reducing Stress for a Stronger, Healthier Life

24 Common Endocrine Disruptors You 28 Should Be Avoiding Regenerative Medicine and Nutrition: An 30 Interview with Dr. Benjamin Arthur The Impact of Stress Eating on your 42 Heart Health Savory or Sweet? You Choose! 2 Heart46 Healthy Breakfast Recipes World Cancer Day: Natural Remedies to 50 Heal Cancer That Work The Power of Relationships: How Impact Our Health and 54 Connections Well-Being PNOE: Breathing New Life Into Your Well-Being

THE HEART-HEALTH

CONNECTION: Reducing Stress for a Stronger, Healthier Life WRITTEN BY: RILEY GEORGE

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress has become a common companion for many. From work deadlines to personal responsibilities and societal pressures, stress can sneak into our lives and take a toll on our health, especially our hearts.

The link between stress and heart health is significant, with numerous studies highlighting how managing stress can profoundly impact cardiovascular wellbeing. Understanding this connection empowers us to take proactive steps toward reducing stress and safeguarding our heart health.

THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON HEART HEALTH Chronic stress can exert a considerable strain on the body, triggering a series of physiological responses.¹ When stress persists over an extended period, it can lead to detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline surge in the body during stressful situations. Elevated levels of these hormones can cause an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, potentially leading to inflammation and damage to blood vessels.

Prolonged exposure to stress can contribute to the development or exacerbation of various heart-related conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and even heart attacks. Furthermore, stress might also encourage unhealthy coping mechanisms such as overeating, smoking, or excessive alcohol consumption, further escalating heart health risks.

REDUCING STRESS FOR IMPROVED HEART HEALTH Fortunately, there are effective strategies to manage and reduce stress, fostering a healthier heart and overall well-being. Implementing these practices into our daily routines can significantly mitigate the impact of stress on our cardiovascular system:

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Mindfulness Practices

Engaging in mindfulness practices, such as vagus nerve or deep breathing exercises, can help calm the mind and reduce stress. Devoting a few minutes each day to these mindfulness exercises allows for relaxation and promotes a sense of inner peace, positively impacting heart health over time.

Regular Physical Activity

Exercise is a potent stress reliever and a cornerstone of heart health. Engaging in regular physical activity, whether it's brisk walking, cycling, yoga, or any other form of exercise, helps release endorphins, the body's natural mood elevators, reducing stress levels and supporting heart health.

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Healthy Diet

Maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats can provide the body with essential nutrients that support overall health. Limiting the intake of processed foods, excessive sugar, and saturated fats can positively impact both stress levels and heart health.

Sufficient Sleep

Quality sleep is vital for stress management and cardiovascular health. Establishing a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine can improve sleep quality, allowing the body and mind to recharge effectively.

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Social Connections and Support

Nurturing healthy relationships and fostering a strong support network can alleviate stress. Spending time with loved ones, sharing experiences, and seeking emotional support during challenging times can significantly reduce stress levels and positively impact heart health.

Learning to manage time effectively and setting realistic goals can prevent overwhelming stress. Prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and taking breaks when needed can create a more balanced and manageable lifestyle.

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Relaxation Techniques

Exploring relaxation techniques such as aromatherapy, listening to calming music, engaging in hobbies, or taking warm baths can help relax the body and mind, reducing stress levels and promoting heart health.

PRIORITIZING STRESS REDUCTION FOR HEART HEALTH Reducing stress isn't just a luxury; it's crucial to maintaining a healthy heart and overall well-being. By incorporating these stress management techniques into our daily lives, we not only enhance our cardiovascular health but also cultivate a more resilient and balanced approach to facing life's challenges.

In conclusion, recognizing the impact of stress on heart health underscores the importance of actively managing stress levels. Implementing these practical strategies can serve as a foundation for a healthier lifestyle, supporting not only the heart but also promoting overall physical and mental well-being. By making conscious efforts to reduce stress, we pave the way for a stronger, healthier heart and a more fulfilling life.

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THE CRUCIAL KEYS TO OUTSTANDIN SEXUAL PERFORMANC AND LONGLASTING HEA HEALTH

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f you want a more exhilarating, powerful, and long-lasting sex life combined with stellar heart health, then you’re exactly where you need to be. Men's sexual health is a topic that does not receive enough attention. The foundation of your sexual health starts with your daily sleep habits, nutrition, and a few supplements to ensure your body has everything it needs to thrive. I’m going to teach you how to maximize your sexual health and keep your heart health on the good side of Father Time.

Every man is looking for the fountain of youth. Whether in the way he looks with his shirt off or the way he performs under the sheets. To maintain optimal sexual function, you should be spending at least seven to nine hours per night under the sheets…getting quality sleep. Sleep is a magic bullet for health and longevity because it helps your body manage cortisol production. Cortisol is a necessary hormone produced by our adrenal glands, which, in normal amounts, helps regulate blood pressure, immune function, and the body’s own anti-inflammatory processes.

On the flip side, when chronically high, it can significantly lower your testosterone production, which will have a negative effect on your libido and result in erectile dysfunction.

Chronically high cortisol can also lower your insulin sensitivity, increase your risk of developing digestive problems and food sensitivities, and decrease your immune function, which puts you at greater risk of developing colds, contagious illnesses, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. So, do your best to maintain sound sleep hygiene by going to bed at the same time consistently and aiming for seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.

It’s my mission to help you improve your health and sexual performance, so here is your first tip. To improve your sleep, follow the 3,2,1 method. Three hours prior to bed, your last meal should be complete. This will allow for proper digestion, prevent acid reflux and any other disturbance in sleep quality due to your digestive tract still being very active. Two hours prior to bed, your last serving of any fluid should be complete. This will prevent you from getting up to pee in the middle of the night. One hour prior to bed should be your last exposure to any blue light from your phone, laptop, T.V. screen, or any electronic device screen. This will allow your brain to relax and your body to release melatonin in preparation for sleep.

As a men’s health specialist and nutritionist, I believe nutrition is a cornerstone in every aspect of your health. You’ve likely heard lots of different information on how to lose weight and “detoxify” your body. First and foremost, you need to eat a sufficient amount of protein if you want to ensure great health. Maintaining as much muscle as possible through the years is extremely beneficial for your health.

Muscle keeps you strong so you can enjoy doing the activities you love, like playing with your kids or catching a round of golf with your buddies. Muscle helps regulate blood sugar by utilizing the carbs you eat, which helps prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke.

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Besides being the symbol of love, your heart is responsible for pumping that wonderful red elixir called blood around your body. In order to do so as efficiently as possible and for as many years as possible, you need to provide your heart with everything it needs. First, you need to make sure your arteries stay clear of plaque.

Plaque builds up most easily when there is excess inflammation in your body. There are a few things you can do to limit inflammation and support long-lasting heart health.

First and foremost is avoiding inflammatory foods. Half the battle is preventing the problem in the first place. Foods and food-like products such as processed carbs from candy, cookies, cake, low-quality bread, low-quality dairy, sugary cereals, fast food, and seed oils should be avoided. These products are found in a lot of the foods we come across on a daily basis, so you’ll need to read your labels to make sure you steer clear.

Second, I recommend consuming plenty of omega-3 fats. These help maintain great heart and arterial health by preventing plaque build-up, fighting excess inflammation, reducing triglycerides, and raising HDL (good cholesterol). It’s recommended that you take in the realm of 1,600 mg-3,000 mg of omega-3 fats from high-quality fish oil brands such as Nordic Naturals or Thorne.

Next, in order to ensure your sexual health is outstanding, you must protect and optimize your nitric oxide production, which is a linchpin for proper blood flow.

Nitric oxide is a magical substance produced in our blood vessels, responsible for vasodilation, preventing arterial plaque buildup, aiding in brain function, improving wound healing, managing proper blood pressure, and your erections depend on it.

Several products that we’ve traditionally used on a daily basis, which you should avoid, have a detrimental effect on our nitric oxide production. Here are two that you are likely using daily right now. First is mouthwash, which contains chlorhexidine, which destroys the nitric oxide-producing bacteria inside your mouth. The second is to avoid any toothpaste which contains triclosan. Triclosan is an antibacterial substance that kills the good bacteria in your mouth and has a detrimental effect on nitric oxide production. The sooner you get rid of these, the sooner you’ll be on track for ideal NO2 Production. As a tip, you can substitute your toothpaste for Dr. Bronner’s toothpaste, which I personally use and recommend.

For thriving erectile health, you need to nurture your mental health through stress management. I’ve had a lot of male clients who had erectile dysfunction when they began working with me, and much of it was due to unmanaged stress and anxiety.

Some of them would use Cialis, Viagra, arginine, and various other products to

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try and deal with erectile dysfunction. The products would help manage some of the symptoms in the short term but never solve the problem. We had to get to the bottom of what was causing the stress and anxiety. Some of the causes were poor self-image, career stress, relationship stress, family issues, feeling like they did not have a mission in life, or a schedule demand that was hyper-stressful and unsustainable.

We worked on different forms of stress management. I would have some of my clients get involved in activities such as boxing, jiu-jitsu, meditation, hiking, running, sauna, or lifting weights. Other clients had to have crucial and difficult conversations with people to get closure on personal issues or issues in the workplace. Once we got to the bottom of the issues and came up with a method to deal with them, their sexual dysfunction improved soon after.

The last piece of the puzzle is exercise. Men, it’s imperative that you include intense resistance training and cardiovascular exercise if you want to thrive. Resistance training helps

Christian Palmer Men’s Health Specialist PN2 Nutritionist Writer For Muscle & Fitness Owner Of Relentless Fitness And Nutrition You can contact me at: https://relentlessfitnessandnutrition.com christianfpalmer@gmail.com Follow me at: IG: @christianfpalmer FB: Christian Palmer Twitter: @chrisfpalmer

you build muscle, promotes testosterone production, builds strength, and forges your character. The journey of building muscle and strength allows you to learn what your body is capable of. That journey to creating the body you desire is an investment in your mental health, which ultimately affects your sexual health and heart health. The more confident you become and the healthier you are, the better your sexual health will be, which has a direct effect on the quality of your intimate relationships. Also, intense resistance training creates an elevation in testosterone and the release of endorphins, which helps you improve your hormonal health and ultimately your healthspan. The most fun part of building muscle is that it helps to shape the body you’ve always wanted, which your partner won’t be able to keep their hands off of.

Men, your sexual health and heart health are both areas you have significant control over.

By applying what I’ve taught, you can create unshakable confidence, be a beast in the sheets, and live a long, strong, healthy life.

You can view more content on my Muscle&Fitness + channel: Relentless Fitness And Nutrition.

If you are interested in the nitric oxide supplement I mentioned, you can find it at: https://n1o1.com/product/n1o1-nitric-oxidelozenges/ Use my code for 10% off: CPALMER10 For special appearances, speaking events, seminars, special events, and podcast appearances, contact Christian at christianfpalmer@gmail.com

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PNOĒ: BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO YOUR WELL-BEING

BY ASHLEIGH QUINT, MIM, PICP-SCC, SPOKESWOMAN FOR PNOE

In the ever-evolving landscape of wellness, the need for precision and personalized plans has become imperative. PNOĒ (pronounced pen-oh-wee) is a groundbreaking science-based system that has been independently validated, with clinical-grade accuracy, surpassing generic traditional health assessments and transforming wellness strategies into a personalized experience. In 10 minutes, PNOĒ unveils 23 biomarkers, exploring facets like metabolism, cellular function, brain health, posture, and biological age without any invasive labwork. Just by simply sitting and breathing!

No longer confined to generic prescriptions, PNOĒ stands as the vanguard of personalized health, seamlessly blending technology with a profound understanding of each individual’s health needs. It offers a unique exploration into the intricacies of one’s biology simply through breathing. As we delve into the details of PNOĒ breath analysis, let’s unravel how this non-invasive test is shaping the wellness narrative for both practitioners and clients.

PNOĒ’s Comprehensive Solution for Health and Wellness Businesses In the expansive realm of wellness, where opportunities abound, nutrition stands as a significant yet often overlooked aspect. It’s recognized as the biggest missed opportunity for many health and wellness businesses. The endeavor to integrate nutrition planning often proves challenging for health practices, marked by attempts that falter due to the complexities involved. Hiring dietitians, investing in new software, and maintaining client engagement pose formidable obstacles in which businesses or practices aren’t successful. “Nine out of ten diets a person tries will fail. It’s not a matter of willpower; it is because there were never meant to work for the person’s metabolism.” - From the PNOĒ Team.

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Recognizing this gap, PNOĒ steps in as a transformative solution, not just addressing but resolving these challenges practitioners and physicians face with clientele. We understand that nutrition planning has the potential to be the most lucrative aspect of any practice. Unlike previous attempts, PNOĒ offers a comprehensive package that eliminates the hurdles of hiring, software acquisition, and client engagement. By seamlessly integrating registered dietitians, clinical-grade metabolic testing, and cutting-edge diet planning software, PNOĒ elevates nutrition to the forefront of your practice. In doing so, it not only fills the missed opportunity but also positions nutrition planning as an integral and lucrative component of your wellness endeavors.

How it Works: Test, Consult, Treat, and Implement the Program At the core of PNOĒ lies a streamlined process integrating advanced technology with personalized care—transforming data into actionable insights.

• Test: PNOĒ redefines health assessments, offering a swift and comprehensive analysis in under 10 minutes. With lab-grade accuracy and a non-invasive approach, it delves into the essence of metabolism, measuring vital parameters like VO2 max, metabolic rate, and biological age.

• Consult: PNOĒ’s clinical precision identifies potential health risks within your metabolic profile, going beyond data points to provide intricate understanding.

• Treat: Armed with metabolic insights, PNOĒ crafts personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs—a journey towards optimal health.

• Implement the Program: PNOĒ seamlessly integrates findings into actionable programs through the Precision app, synchronizing with your practice’s services.

PNOĒ’s commitment extends beyond the individual breath test; it’s a holistic ecosystem designed to elevate and complement a healthcare business’s wellness practices. Your metabolism becomes a roadmap toward a healthier, more vibrant life. The synergy between technology and personalized care is apparent. It’s not merely a test; it’s a narrative of well-being, where every breath holds the promise of a healthier future.

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Applications in Wellness: In the realm of wellness, PNOĒ breath analysis emerges as a transformative force, reshaping personalized health interventions. It infuses precision into every facet, tailoring nutrition plans and exercise routines to individual metabolic nuances. PNOĒ is a powerful ally for fitness professionals and healthcare practitioners. It guides strategies for improving heart and lung fitness, optimizing metabolic rates, and enhancing overall well-being. PNOĒ penetrates the core of individual health, directing wellness journeys toward precision and efficacy.

At the peak of individual wellness, PNOĒ’s benefits are profound, empowering individuals with a deep understanding of their own individual biology. Each breath becomes a conscious step toward understanding how to obtain optimal health beyond vague goals you may make for yourself, which may not actually apply to your health how you think they will. PNOĒ extends beyond testing, offering a support system with dietitians and metabolic testing. There is absolutely no guesswork!

Beyond immediate advantages, PNOĒ’s true value lies in the longevity and quality of life it catalyzes—an investment in a healthier, more resilient future. PNOĒ places well-being in individuals’ hands, embracing a proactive approach to one’s healthcare. As PNOĒ redefines the wellness dictionary, each breath becomes a testament to empowerment in one’s journey toward everlasting wellness.

Embark on a journey to optimal health through the power of your breath with PNOĒ. Connect with a PNOĒ analysis practitioner to unlock the secrets of non-invasive health optimization. Your breath holds the key to longevity, and PNOĒ is your guide to achieving vitality through personalized insights. Elevate your well-being, embrace longevity, and start your transformative breathing experience today, clinically proven with PNOĒ.

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Common Endocrine Disruptors

YOU SHOULD BE AVOIDING

By Hannah H.

Endocrine disruptors are all around us, in what we eat, wear, and clean with, but what are they, what danger do they pose, and how can we avoid them? Even if there are only small traces of these substances in what we consume or put on our bodies, it adds up over time, creating a poor environment for healthy endocrine function. No matter where you are in your health and wellness journey, these disruptors can be essential to identify to keep your endocrine system functioning properly.

The Endocrine System, Its Functions, and Disruption Our endocrine system is fundamental to normal bodily functions because it makes and sends out the hormones that are in charge of reproduction, growth, attention span, and even metabolism, according to research supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.¹ That means that when this system is not functioning properly due to disruption, it can have negative effects on sex hormones, like testosterone and progesterone, causing issues with fertility, growth in babies during and after pregnancy, the development of attention-related problems like ADD and ADHD, and more as reported by the NIEHS.² But how does disruption to these vital functions happen?

According to the Endocrine Society, Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) inhibit proper hormone signaling by either presenting to the body as hormones or blocking the hormone receptors.³ Either of these disruptions occurring in your body can cause significant problems to your endocrine system and, in turn, your body as a whole.

In regard to researching the full potential of harmful effects EDCs present, there lies the problem of not being able to completely understand the full consequences of their presence in the body.⁴ As per their paper Endocrine

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Disrupting Chemicals in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products and Risk of Endometriosis by Peinado, IribarneDurán, Ocón-Hernández, Olea, and Artacho-Cordón (2020), “There is no safe dose of EDCs. They act at low concentrations and in combination with endogenous hormones, making it difficult to establish a threshold level of no effect.”⁵

What are Some Common Endocrine Disruptors?

Unfortunately, we can find these endocrine disruptors in a lot of commonly used products. Still, they are identifiable and, in some instances, avoidable if you take the time to choose healthier, endocrine-safe alternatives.

The NIEHS lists some of the most notable and frequently used endocrine disruptors, such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Phthalates, Bisphenol A (BPA), Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and Triclosan.⁶ This is just scraping the surface, as the Endocrine Society has recorded that there are over 1000 man-made chemicals that have been tested and have EDCs present… of more than 85,000 of these chemicals, and a large majority of them have remained untested.⁷ Manufacturers list these chemicals on most products, so they’re easy to spot if you know what to look for. They are also typically found in common household, cosmetic, and personal care products, according to Peinado et al. (2020).⁸ Some of these products include deodorants, lotions, feminine hygiene products, shampoos, and sunscreen, to name a few.⁹ These EDCs can also be in our foods directly, like in soy, or from these chemicals seeping into our food and drinks through food packaging, non-stick pots and pans, can linings, plastic storage containers, or spraying herbicides and pesticides on the ground.¹⁰

How to Limit Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors The good news is that you can limit future exposure to some of these everyday endocrine disruptors and start to heal your body from exposure. There are some fairly easy substitutes for many of these products, and you can take time to make informed purchases and replace them with healthier alternatives as you run out of certain products.

One of the easiest ways to begin is to replace plastic food containers with glass containers that have a glass or natural wood lid, like bamboo. While glass products can be more expensive, replacing your plastic containers slowly and taking good care of them can make them last for years. As you run out of personal care products like shampoos, body washes, and deodorants, research healthy alternatives that don’t have the ingredients listed above. There are a lot of great products that are clean for you and the environment and won’t break the bank.

A little research can go a long way in limiting EDC exposure. It could be as easy as scanning a barcode. Cellphone applications like Yuka and EWG Healthy Living are two notable resources. Both of these apps allow you to scan the barcode of a product and get a comprehensive list of the ingredients, their effects on the body, and a rating of how clean and chemical-free the products are. The EWG will glist and rate multiple products, including personal care, food, sunscreen, and household cleaners. Yuka provides you with a look into cosmetic and personal care products and will also give suggestions for cleaner products if the one you scanned has a low rating. A quick internet search can also pull up various research and studies for other products if what you’re looking for isn’t on either of those apps.

As people start buying and consuming healthier products, the power of the dollar can help enact change throughout the companies producing Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals. Continuing research can also help bring to light the far-reaching effects of these chemicals and could help lead to cleaner products being produced in the future.

Conclusion Being well-informed on the chemicals that could have negative effects on our health and wellness is the first step in limiting our exposure to them and choosing cleaner alternatives for a healthier future. It’s easier than ever to identify endocrine disruptors through the development of technology by utilizing the internet and cellphone applications, which help raise awareness of EDCs and can, in turn, help us enact change simply by purchasing higher-quality foods and products, impacting the future of health for the better.

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Regenerative Medicine and Nutrition:

An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Arthur Written By: Riley George

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NFORMNITY, LLC. is a company that creates novel technologies and identifies new applications for already existing technologies, integrating them in multi- and cross-disciplinary systems. The company seeks to co-opt and support nature's engineering and crafting of processes. They also provide an intellectual framework and financial partnerships ranging from cell therapy (stem cell products such as tissue allografts, suspensions, and wound healing patches) to regenerative medicine, which supports and encourages the body to heal naturally and has no significant side effects. The mission of INFORMNITY is to “offer the highest quality of safe and scientifically-based products and services that support the best health outcomes at lower financial cost with no adverse health side effects,” according to their website.¹ Dr. Benjamin Arthur, the founder and chairman of INFORMNITY, LLC., has become a prominent figure in regenerative medicine. He is also the founder of The Right Shake, LLC., which is a company focused on using meal replacements customized to each person's needs based on genetic profiles. Among his other companies, Dr. Arthur is a co-founder and partner of PolyRegen Biosciences, Provitx, and Renover.

“I've always been interested in trying to help people through our knowledge and development of new technologies and cutting-edge scientific discoveries from a multi- and cross-disciplinary perspective. So, I was initially involved with a lot of studies specializing in the area of Molecular Genetics and Behavioral Neuroscience and formulating bioscience models by application of mathematics to medical systems,” Dr. Arthur shared.

He was a senior research scientist at the University of Zurich, where he helped train graduate students on manipulating genes in the brain to study instinctive behavior and more. Dr. Arthur has received his experience and training from some distinguished institutions such as the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD and the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, for practical training in basic medical and clinical research, the California Institute of Technology, University of Zurich, and Swiss Federal University, Zurich, ETHZ for molecular genetics and neuroinformatics, the Courant Institute, NYU for Applied Mathematics, and the Wharton School of Business an UPenn Engineering for Technology Management.

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He spent years of his time in Regenerative Medicine while receiving his degrees and doctorates in medically related fields on scholarships and fellowships he earned.

Dr. Arthur returned to Zurich, Switzerland, after an NIH postdoctoral Fellowship in the USA to conduct research and train students in neurogenetics and behavioral ecology. It was during this time that he discovered and named a new “organ,” Prolatus, in one of the animal models in his efforts to unravel the mechanism of the enigmatic female cryptic choice phenomena in sexual selection. After spending his time training and teaching others, he wanted to enter the commercial space to help real people with his research and studies.

“I wanted to enter the commercial space because I wanted to be able to use some of the capabilities I had learned to address problems that people face today within the medical area,” he shared.

When he first decided to enter the commercial space, Dr. Arthur went to UPenn to study business and engineering at the master's level. He co-founded a technology consulting company called Ventis, which helped companies take technology and translate it from the laboratory to a minimal viable product. Ventis helped these mostly startup companies establish their technology businesses, raise funds, and develop optimal exit strategies.

“I help people choose the kind of lifestyle that will optimize their life because, in the medical field, it is as important to know what kind of patient you have as what kind of health issue they are presenting, paraphrasing from Sir William Osler’s quote of Parry of Bath. So, it pays to know your patient’s genetics! Also, prevention is key.

The sooner you understand your unique situation and start taking measures to deal with any eventualities, the better. A stitch in time saves nine! ” he said.

Individualization in the medical field is vital since every single body is different, and personalized precision healthcare can help with this. Through his multidisciplinary research integrating discoveries and technologies from various disciplines, including molecular genetics, applied mathematics and regenerative medicine, Dr. Arthur is able to bridge the gap between an individual's specific needs and what the medical field has to offer as solutions to many issues that require personalization in order to be addressed suitably.

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Genetics and Nutrition: The Right Shake LLC Regenerative medicine is “focused on developing and applying new treatments to heal tissues and organs and restore function lost due to aging, disease, damage, or defects,” according to the Mayo Clinic.² The idea behind regenerative medicine is to offer a holistic approach to medicine and aid the body in repairing itself. Certain diseases are challenging to resolve on their own, but regenerative medicine focuses beyond disease management to find options to support the body in its well-being.

Our products range from aesthetic applications, supporting sustainable wrinkle removal, hair regrowth and thickening, scar removal, and medical applications supporting Osteoarthritis, Neuropathy, sexual health, diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and chronic wound healing, without any significant side effects. Some of our products have shown great promise in managing the internal and external aging process, also referred to as the anti-aging process.

Regenerative Medicine outcomes are greatly enhanced when the body has been optimally prepared via nutrigenetics. That is essentially personalizing nutrition according to each individual’s unique genetic profile.

The Right Shake, LLC., produces total meal replacement shakes based on each individual’s unique genetic profile. The ingredients are from natural sources, free of any artificial agents. Every individual has a unique “Goldilocks zone.” If each individual kept within the confines of their personal zone, the expectation is that they would maximize the benefits and minimize of the potential adverse effects of epigenetic factors, etc. Dr. Arthur founded this company in search of helping others based on what their genetic makeup already presented.

One-size-does-not-fit-all.

Out of a study of about 17,000 people, the research showed the subjects fell into clearly distinct groups in their relative efficiencies in how many calories they could burn or differentially store as body fat depending on which macronutrient was the source of the calories consumed. Some groups burned more calories from endurance exercise, while others burned more from speed exercises comparatively.

The results from the studies support the general observation that everyone is different in terms of burning calories depending on the macronutrient source or exercise type.

Lifestyle, epigenetics, and genetics factors feature prominently in the relationship between genetics and nutrition. Although most of the nutrition we consume may be potentially beneficial, it may also have potentially detrimental consequences, short-term or long-term. To aid people in nutrition optimization, Dr. Arthur and

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his team have formulated products to facilitate a personalized, healthy nutritional balance based on their lifestyles and unique genetic profiles.

“We obtain the ingredients from natural sources since those tend to include all the necessary complementary components designed to work in concert as in nature.

Moreover, the packaging, storage, and ease of consumption undergo continual improvements to make it as convenient as possible,” he shared.

Although these shakes are offered as whole meal replacements, the company recommends that natural food be included in the entire day’s meal plan to cover any important bases their current technology may have missed. They are simply to aid busy people in their journey to optimize health and wellness.

“So now, for the first time in human history, we have the tools to pretty much be able to figure out a lot of things about a person’s genetic profile. And so we're approaching the capability to write an individualized manual on how each person could optimally run their daily lives based on their very own unique genetic profile.

We can include what foods to eat and when to eat, when to sleep, what exercises to do, and in general how to navigate this whole minefield of life,” Dr. Arthur shared.

Nutrition is foundational in a person’s life. It affects an individual's health constantly and alters people's direction in life with their health journeys.

“Genetics will give a person the baseline of where you are and the ‘chassis’ on which you are operating from to interact with external conditions, and that may provide some insight in personalizing interactions and corresponding outcomes,” he said.

Technological advancements have created an emerging path that specialists can use to optimize the lives of people around the world. Human health can be improved through the use of technology that can give a baseline for approaches in further development. A person’s life can be fixed so long as they set their mind to allowing technology to help create a unique plan for their development. Technology is not perfect, though.

“As long as our technologies are not up to perfection, we need to try to mimic nature as much as possible. We must learn from nature and exploit its wellevolved processes and systems as much as possible. The inadequacy of our current technologies is manifest in many areas of our industries. For example, how well are we able to identify all the necessary factors on a ‘ligand’ occurring in nature and reproduce it accurately enough for the receptor in nature to perceive it and interact with it as the naturally occurring ‘ligand’ with which it has co-evolved for several millennia? Several of the adverse side effects of laboratory-synthesized medications are consequences of being blind to subtle nuances of the natural systems due to our current technological limitations. Choosing to do things naturally is better because we don't even have the technology yet to replicate the whole ensemble, meaning all the relevant components and their specialized interactions,” Dr. Arthur said.

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The Future of Personalized Regenerative Medicine It is most ideal for the body to repair, regenerate, and rejuvenate naturally. The body knows itself the best in terms of what it needs, such as the right factors and dosing. Regenerative medicine is a discipline that promotes this repair and regeneration in patients. By providing essential cellular and biological support over a foundation prepared by personalized nutrition, this brand of regenerative medicine can change the course of someone’s life and what they can expect for their future. Dr. Arthur’s approach to regenerative medicine starts with each individual’s unique genetic blueprint as the foundation that guides finding a new path based on the patient’s current information to create a new course of action toward a healthier future.

“If you are able to give the body what it needs, it is generally able to repair and regenerate itself. You will be healthier. Our products are designed to provide a personalized ‘Goldilocks zone’ type of support that could optimize their health and wellness. That is what people need,” he shared.

AI, coupled with quantum computing, presents incalculable potential for regenerative medicine. Dr. Arthur believes that mathematics is the key anchor that could be used to optimize the capabilities. Mathematics is essentially the most precise “language” we know.

Simplistically, algebra could help with better characterization of complex structures, and analysis could help with the characterization of the relationships among these complex structures. The challenge is that we need to develop more mathematics that is better suited to modeling biological phenomena. It has to minimize reductionism and be able to handle the dynamics of an ensemble made up of heterogenous parts and their nonlinear interactions and individual variations in the time dimension.

“In my opinion, it is time for us to progress from our current reductionist approach to complex systems, which is too limiting to a more holistic approach. In most natural systems, the components work together like an ensemble. So, we must not only develop our way of thinking beyond the current binary ‘yes’ or ‘no’ but also be able to conceptualize and formulate models that are able to capture the complexities in real life and nature faithfully. In real life, some situations are not only partially a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ but also anything in between, depending on the situation. We should develop the capability to deal with gray areas. Models are, after all, a summary of our comprehension of the object under discussion”. Dr. Arthur concluded.

Dr. Benjamin Arthur has been in the field of regenerative health and technology for years.

Through his research and innovation, he has aided 15 other companies in healthcare technology and helped many others, even in declining markets. His development of biologics for regenerative medicine and genetic test panels in pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics for personalized healthcare are all in support of the emerging movement to shift the pervasive paradigm in medicine from the current “diagnose and treat” approach to the futuristic “predict and prevent” approach. To see a variety of products and care offered

by INFORMNITY and affiliates, visit their website at informnity.com.

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THE IMPACT OF STRESS

EATING ON YOUR

HEART HEALTH

By Linda Stephens, M.S. Nutritionist

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n today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common denominator in many people’s lives. From work deadlines to personal responsibilities, the pressure of daily life can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. One area where stress often exerts its influence is our eating habits, which, in turn, can have a significant impact on heart health. Understanding the intricate relationship between stress, eating, and heart health is crucial for adopting strategies to mitigate the negative effects of stress on our bodies.

When stress levels rise, it’s not uncommon for individuals to turn to food for comfort. This is often referred to as “stress eating” or “emotional eating.” Stress can trigger the release of hormones such as cortisol, which can increase appetite and drive cravings for high-fat, high-sugar, and high-calorie foods. These comfort foods may provide temporary relief, as they can stimulate the brain to release feel-good chemicals, but they can also lead to unhealthy eating patterns and weight gain over time.

The Impact on Heart Health Unhealthy eating habits resulting from stress can have detrimental effects on heart health. Diets high in processed foods, saturated fats, and sugars can contribute to conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Additionally, stress itself can directly affect the heart by increasing blood pressure and heart rate, potentially leading to longterm cardiovascular issues if not managed effectively.

Chronic stress can also contribute to inflammation in the body, which has been linked to the development of atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. Over time, this can restrict blood flow to the heart and other vital organs, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Thus, the combination of stress-induced unhealthy eating habits and the physiological impact of stress on the body can significantly jeopardize heart health.

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Strategies for Managing Stress and Promoting Heart Health Given the intricate relationship between stress, eating habits, and heart health, it is essential to adopt strategies that can help manage stress and promote healthier eating patterns. Here are five proven strategies that can aid in a calmer central nervous system to keep stress eating at bay and increase overall health.

Strategies to Stop Stress Eating 1. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, one proven way to take the pressure off is to change your environment—get outside, take a walk, stand up and stretch, and spend a couple of minutes on an instrument if you play one. Changing your environment will change your mindset. Changing your mindset gives your brain a rest. Then, when you return to the source of your stress, you will be better able to see it through a logical lens versus the emotional one that leads to stress eating.

2. Engage in regular physical activity.

3. Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing, a good massage or anything that makes you feel calm and at peace.

4. Take time to enjoy your life and your family, and surround yourself with positive, supportive people who have your back. This will help you minimize the stress you feel in the first place, which will naturally lessen the pull to stress eat.

5. Remember: There will be some situations that you just can’t change. Accept them and move on.

Most important of all, the next time you think the answer to your stress is in your fridge, stop and remind yourself: the better you take care of your amazing body, the better it will treat you for years to come, the better you will be able to handle future stress, and the better you will be for the people and things you truly love.

In good health, Linda Stephens, M.S. Nutritionist

Easily book a call with me on my website, www.lindamstephens.com, and follow along on social media IG: @lindastephensfit.

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OR

You Choose!

2 Heart-Healthy Breakfast Recipes

By Hannah H.

February is well-known for being American Heart Month. Considering heart-related problems are the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s important to consider easy lifestyle improvements that can make a world of difference in your heart health as you age. One easy way to make a small shift is to start your day off right with a heart-healthy breakfast. Whether you like a sweet or savory breakfast, we have included two easy recipes to start your day right and move toward a healthier heart. Let’s dive in!

Morning Oatmeal Recipe

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INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1/3 Cup Sprouted Quick Oats ¾ Cup Water or Milk Pinch of Salt 1/3 Cup Cranberries ½ Cup Peaches 1 TBSP Flax Seeds 1 TBSP Hemp Seeds 1 TBSP Honey

Bring water or milk to a boil Add salt Reduce heat to a simmer and add oats Cover for 2-3 minutes While oats are cooking, wash and cut fruit Take off heat and pour into bowl Add fruit, hemp seeds, flax seeds, and top off with honey Let cool, and enjoy!

Breakfast Quinoa Bowl INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cup Organic Quinoa 2 Cups Water 3 Garlic Cloves ½ Cup Green and red peppers ½ Avacado 1TBSP of Sesame Seeds 1 TSP Salt 1 TSP Pepper 2 TSP Red Pepper Flakes ½ Lime 1 TBSP Honey

Add quinoa, salt and water and bring to a boil Mince garlic cloves and green and red peppers Add minced garlic and peppers and reduce to a simmer Cover and let cook 15 minutes Cut avocado into thin slices, set aside Squeeze lime into bowl and mix in honey and red pepper flakes Once quinoa is cooked, season with pepper, add avocado, sprinkle sesame seeds and lime dressing on top Let cool, and enjoy!

You can pair both of these dishes with your favorite protein for a well-rounded, heart-conscious breakfast. We hope you enjoy these recipes. Take a picture and tag @topdoctormagazine to show off your cooking skills!

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Week 12

World Cancer Day:

Natural Remedies to Heal Cancer That Work

By Sydney Good

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uzy Griswold was in her forties when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.¹ Naturally, she wanted to do whatever it took to remove the cancer from her body. Griswold was married with children and wanted to be there for her family. She already had 12 family members diagnosed with cancer. Ten of them passed away. So, she understood the stakes were high. Griswold decided to go down the traditional path and had her thyroid removed and underwent radiation.

However, following her treatment, doctors discovered cancer in her lymph nodes.

That’s when Griswold had enough. She declined chemotherapy and consulted other doctors to get multiple opinions. After witnessing the death of her family members, she knew there had to be a better way to get treatment than the traditional route.

So began Griswold’s research. She received pushback from doctors and loved ones who didn’t want to lose her. But she was determined to find a better path so she could be there for her husband and her boys. Finally, she found something to heal her cancer that would empower her never to be afraid of a crippling diagnosis again.

The Gerson Therapy Griswold became open to holistic approaches to fight cancer through a book called Knockout by Suzanne Somers. In Griswold’s research, one method especially resonated with her: The Gerson Therapy.

Dr. Max Gerson developed The Gerson Therapy in the 1920s. Dr. Gerson created his treatment plan initially to heal his migraines.² Through a special nutrition plan, he thought he might cure his ailment. But, much to his surprise, Dr. Gerson discovered his treatment healed one of his patient’s skin tuberculosis.

Dr. Gerson went on to treat many tuberculosis patients. He was part of a study where he worked to heal 450 patients with skin tuberculosis, and 446 of them were cured by his treatments. Dr. Gerson’s therapy healed patients with lung tuberculosis, heart disease, kidney failure, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. He helped hundreds of cancer patients who were set to die after traditional medicine failed.

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The Gerson Therapy “is a natural treatment system that activates the body’s extraordinary ability to heal itself by treating the underlying cause of degenerative disease - toxicity and nutritional deficiency — through a specific protocol consisting of an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, detoxification, and natural supplements.”³ That’s what Griswold did to heal her cancer.⁴ She didn’t walk it alone, either. Her family did the treatment with her. They all stepped back from several responsibilities so they could reduce stress and focus on health.

Griswold admitted that she modified the treatment a little bit to fit her busy lifestyle. She doesn’t recommend altering a tried and true method, but she did what she could as a busy mom.

After 18 months, her cancer was gone. Not only that, Griswold’s whole body had experienced healing. Her cholesterol improved, and her tremors from an injury even got better.

Fasting Griswold mentioned fasting as another excellent method to heal cancer. Her family regularly does intermittent fasts, and they’ll periodically do longer fasts to boost their immune system. Griswold explained fasting enables your body to go into “protective mode,” which allows your cells to kill off bad ones.

Dr. Mindy Pelz, a women’s health expert, spends a lot of time discussing the health benefits of fasting. She echoes Griswold’s claims of the benefits of fasting.

She recommends a 3-day water fast twice a year to help prevent cancer.⁵ In these 72 hours, the body’s immune system resets and becomes more effective.

Dr. Pelz noted a study where cancer patients were undergoing chemotherapy and did the 72-hour water fast.⁶ By the end of the fast, the patients’ white blood cells became stronger, which restored their immune system. Dr. Pelz continued that a 72-hour fast does a lot of repairing to the body, including brain neurons and muscular skeletal injuries. The fast also fights off cancer and viruses and slows the aging process. She said the body has natural healing properties that do not need supplements during this fast.

In a separate study, Dr. Pelz shared that fasting helped women with PCOS.⁷ Women with PCOS can struggle with heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. As such, Dr. Pelz noted that people without PCOS can still experience healing from fasting.

After about a month, the women in the study experienced weight loss, improved insulin resistance, and a better menstrual cycle.

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Grounding The human body has incredible healing abilities, many of which are ignited in nature. One of those is grounding, also known as earthing, which connects you to the earth’s electrical current. You can do this by walking barefoot outside, lying in the grass, or swimming in the ocean.⁸ As strange as it might sound, this practice has numerous health benefits. The earth’s electrical current stimulates our immune system, which in turn helps our health. Grounding can alleviate several ailments, including anxiety, sleep problems, and immune disorders. It can also reduce inflammation that’s linked to several chronic diseases, including cancer.⁹ Additionally, grounding helps lower cortisol and improves sleep, both of which The Cancer Center for Healing says are crucial for healing in cancer patients.¹⁰ The Center believes cancer patients must focus on healing the whole body rather than treating the symptoms.

Grounding really can heal cancer. My grandmother had a friend who received a terminal cancer diagnosis. But, he decided to ground. He’d go outside daily and stand barefoot on the ground for 15 minutes. He’d boil water and pour it on the ground, even in the cold months, before standing in place. After some time, his cancer was completely gone.

Sunlight Sunlight can also do wonders for our health. While many of us put on sunscreen before spending time outside, it’s good that we get some sun before we cover up.

That’s not to say sunscreen is bad per se, but you should be mindful of the brand you use since some sunscreens have cancer-causing chemicals in them.¹¹ Ideally, you want to spend 10-30 minutes in the sun every day without sunscreen, depending on how sensitive you are to sunburns.¹² Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D, a key vitamin we need but that most people don’t get enough of. Studies show that getting sunlight can boost immune function.¹³ That’s why fewer people get sick in the summer. It’s not that there are fewer viruses then, but rather, more people are in the sun. Sunlight has been shown to improve sleep, pain tolerance, fertility, healing abilities, and vision. Vitamin D deficiency, on the other hand, is linked to osteoporosis, muscle weakness, depression, cancer, and death.¹⁴ Dr. Mindy Pelz simplifies cancer as when good cells develop into bad ones.¹⁵ She stresses the importance of taking care of our overall health, and sunlight is one of the essentials to that.

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Conclusion Whether or not we have cancer, any one of these natural remedies can do wonders for our health and thereby fight cancer. Suzy Griswold knows that to eliminate cancer, you have to address the whole body and not just remove a symptom. With this mindset, she’s no longer afraid of receiving a cancer diagnosis. She knows what to do, and she knows it works. Now that you know these natural remedies, you don’t have to be afraid, either.

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The Power of

Relationships:

How Connections Impact Our Health and Well-Being Written By: Riley George

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Human beings are inherently social creatures, wired to seek connections and relationships with others. While the benefits of healthy relationships on our mental and emotional well-being are widely acknowledged, their profound impact on our physical health is equally significant. Research consistently demonstrates the intricate link between relationships and overall health, highlighting the ways in which the quality of our connections can significantly influence our well-being.

Positive Relationships and Physical Health Strong, positive relationships contribute to better physical health outcomes.

Studies have shown that individuals in satisfying, supportive relationships tend to experience lower levels of stress, reduced risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and an overall sense of well-being.¹ The benefits extend to our physical health in various ways.

Lower Risk of Chronic Illness Experts have associated a supportive social network with a decreased risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even certain cancers. Strong social connections can bolster the immune system, making individuals more resilient against illnesses.

Longer Lifespan Research indicates that people with robust social ties tend to live longer. Strong relationships and social support networks contribute to increased longevity, possibly due to the positive influence of emotional support, encouragement, and companionship on health-related behaviors and stress reduction.

Improved Cardiovascular Health Research has linked positive social connections to better cardiovascular health.

Several studies suggest that individuals in satisfying relationships may have lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, and faster recovery rates from heartrelated issues.

Enhanced Mental Health Healthy relationships play a pivotal role in mental health. They offer emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, and provide a sense of belonging, all of which contribute to better mental well-being.

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Negative Relationships and Health Consequences: Conversely, strained or negative relationships can have detrimental effects on both mental and physical health. Toxic relationships, whether with friends, family, or romantic partners, can lead to increased stress levels, depression, anxiety, and compromised physical health. Chronic stress resulting from unhealthy relationships can weaken the immune system, elevate blood pressure, and contribute to the onset or exacerbation of various health conditions.

There are a few strategies for cultivating healthy relationships. Given the significant impact of relationships on our health, nurturing positive connections is vital. There are some strategies to foster healthier relationships and, consequently, better overall health.

1. Communication: Open, honest communication forms the foundation of healthy relationships. Expressing feelings, needs, and concerns while actively listening to others fosters understanding and strengthens bonds.

2. Mutual Support: Offering and receiving support within relationships creates a sense of trust and reciprocity. Being there for each other during challenging times strengthens the connection and promotes well-being.

3. Setting Boundaries: Establishing and respecting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. Setting clear expectations and limits ensures mutual respect and prevents conflicts.

4. Quality Time: Investing time and effort in nurturing relationships is essential. Spending quality time together, whether through shared activities or meaningful conversations, strengthens the bond and fosters closeness.

5. Seek Help When Needed: Recognizing when a relationship is causing distress or toxicity is essential. Seeking professional help or guidance from a therapist or counselor can provide valuable insights and strategies to improve relationships.

Our relationships significantly impact our health and well-being. Cultivating positive connections and nurturing healthy relationships not only enrich our lives emotionally but also contribute to better physical health outcomes. By fostering supportive, meaningful relationships and addressing toxic ones, we pave the way for a healthier, more fulfilling life. Recognizing the influence of relationships on health empowers us to prioritize and invest in meaningful connections, ultimately leading to a happier and healthier existence.

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THE IMPACT OF STRESS EATING ON YOUR HEART HEALTH 1. Book a call with Linda on her website, www.lindamstephens.com.

SAVORY OR SWEET? YOU CHOOSE! 2 HEARTHEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES 1. For more healthy recipe ideas, visit topdoctormagazine.com.

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