Newsletter Archive – 2016
If you missed a recent bi-weekly newsletter from Jon Barron, don’t fret! We have archived all the health newsletters below for your convenience. Scroll topics or if you are looking for specific health information, use our search field above. More than likely, Jon covered your topic in one of these health newsletters!
Does Intermittent Fasting, the 16/8 Diet, Work?
There’s a different type of intermittent fasting that seems to be a bit less daunting, called the 16/8 diet, involves limiting food consumption to a narrow window of time each day, but during that time window anything goes.
Preservatives Linked To Weight Gain and Diabetes
According to new research, a common food additive might be contributing to health and weight problems.
Just a Small Dose of Nature Soothes Stress
It is essential to do something to ease your stress. And achieving that relief might even be easier than you realize. According to new research, all it may take is a little time spent in nature.
Nuts Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Eating mixed nuts daily in combination with a Mediterranean diet may reduce cardiovascular risk by 70%.
Say Goodbye to Acne Naturally
Acne is a fact of life for many people, affecting between 40 and 55 percent of adults over the age of 18. Many natural acne treatments are available, all of which are safe to use and prevent further breakouts. See our full list…
Lower Blood Pressure With a Small Dietary Change
Switching out some of the saturated fat in a person’s diet for a handful of walnuts a day just might add up to a big difference over time in cardiovascular risk.
8 Natural Tips for Sunburn Relief
If you have a red, painful sunburn, take heart. Here’s a list of eight natural home remedies that can ease your discomfort and help your sunburn resolve more quickly.
Drink a Cup of Tomato Juice a Day to Protect Your Heart
Tomato juice is a great source of antioxidants like lycopene, and a cup a day may lower the risk of heart disease.
Blueberries Reduce Inflammation
Inflammatory arthritis and gout sufferers, take note. You may be able to fight the inflammation related to your condition with blueberries. They are a healthy superfood and associated with a considerable reduction in inflammation.
We Are Not Yet Done with COVID-19
Should you wear a mask in public or not? Do we end the quarantine ASAP or in a measured way? Is the virus real or just a hoax? How many dead people can fit on the head of a pin? Jon covers it all…
Health Benefits of Corn on the Cob
Discover five surprising health benefits that you will receive from eating corn. Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day on June 11, and keep on celebrating it all summer.
Plant a Great Vegetable Garden
Since May 19 is World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day, we thought this would be a good time for everyone to plant a garden. Here are six good starter suggestions.
Vitamin A Reduces Skin Cancer Risk
Most commercial sunscreens carry risks, but an excellent form of skin care protection can be attained through the consumption of vitamin A.
Robots to Heal Loneliness?
Experts have been working to develop artificial intelligence/robotic solutions that can read and respond to human emotion and provide companionship. Can they help with loneliness too?
Live Longer Eating a High-Fiber Diet
While not all forms of carbohydrates are nutritious, ultra-long-chain carbohydrates and fiber certainly are. And new research reminds us that getting adequate fiber in our diets can help keep us healthy.
COVID-19: How a Virus Does Its Thing
Exactly what is a virus, and how does it infect you? How does your immune system defend against viruses? And, how can you boost your immune system to prepare for the coronavirus?
Timing is Everything When Starting a Healthy Habit
The best way to introduce a new, healthier lifestyle is by making small changes incrementally. But aside from making your changes one step at a time, you also might want to consider when you’re putting them into effect. According to new research, there’s a certain time of day that might be more favorable than any other.
Magnesium Reduces Diabetes Risk
A magnesium study published by doctors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that getting enough magnesium could help you ward off diabetes.