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  In an exclusive interview with The Defender, Gail Seiler describes how she was treated at a Texas hospital after they asked — and she told them — she wasn’t vaccinated. By  Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. In late 2021, Gail Seiler was enjoying life with her husband, adult children and her grandchildren. She was happily employed as a technology manager near Dallas after spending several years living in Europe. All this changed in December 2021, however, when Seiler said her “nightmare began.” On Dec. 3, 2021, two days after testing positive for  COVID-19 , low oxygen levels led her to go to her local hospital, Medical City of Plano, Texas, for treatment. Unbeknownst to Seiler or her family, this would mark the beginning of a 13-day ordeal  of being subjected to what she described as “cruel and inhuman” treatment. Seiler was denied nutrition and medications and was listed as “ Do Not Resuscitate ” (DNR) — despite repeated insistence to the contrary by her and her family. I...

  Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake Risk increased for delayed communication, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal-social skills THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Lower maternal fiber intake during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental delay in offspring, according to a study published online July 27 in  Frontiers in Nutrition . Kunio Miyake, Ph.D., from the University of Yamanashi in Chuo, Japan, and colleagues examined the association between maternal dietary fiber intake during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental delay in offspring using data from 76,207 mother-infant pairs in a nationwide prospective cohort study. A food frequency questionnaire administered in midpregnancy was used to estimate maternal dietary fiber intake, which was classified into quintiles. The association between dietary fiber intake and developmental delay, measured in five domains at the age of 3 years, was assessed. T...

  The Secret to Eating Better Is Eating Broader Diversity is the critical component your diet may be missing. BY  DEZI ABEYTA PUBLISHED: JUL 26, 2023 IN THE WORLD  of nutrition, there's a rising trend toward embracing  culturally   diverse  and  inclusive  diets. It's not just about trying new flavors and exploring different cuisines. This movement is actually grounded in science. And that exact science suggests that consuming a wide range of  nutrient-rich foods  from various cultures can positively change your health. One key reason behind the momentum of culturally diverse diets is their ability to improve your nutritional health. As  a registered dietitian  and author of  Eating From Our Roots , Maya Feller says that "patterns of eating that are inclusive rather than restrictive tend to provide the eater with a greater biodiversity of nutrients." “Because when we obtain various nutrients from foods of all forms in...

  High bread intake associated with reduced risk for cancer mortality By Andrew Rhoades Fact checked by Carol L. DiBerardino, MLA, ELS Key takeaways: Among 18 studies, more than 93% of RRs indicated no association or a lower risk for cancer in the highest bread intake group. A researcher cautioned that the study lacked data on white bread intake. BOSTON — A recent study showed that high bread consumption was not associated with an increased risk for cancer. Instead, a researcher found that it was linked to a lower risk for colorectal cancer incidence and total cancer mortality. California’s Proposition 65 — a legislative law on toxic enforcement — lists several chemicals that are carcinogenic to humans. These include acrylamide, which “has shown to be present in baked goods, particularly baked goods that are toasted,” according to  Glenn Gaesser, PhD,  a professor at Arizona State University. “There’s a concern that acrylamide presence in bread, because it’s so widely con...

5 Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds Try this slightly sweet seed for hunger-fighting protein and disease-fighting fatty acids If you’ve been bypassing hemp seeds in the grocery store because you associate hemp with cannabis (marijuana) — or maybe you’re just not a seed lover — it’s time to give these tiny, tasty powerhouses another look. What are hemp seeds? Hemp seeds are one of the  six best seeds  you can eat. “The  Cannabis sativa  plant that we get hemp seeds from is a different variety than the one that produces  marijuana ,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. You won’t get high from hemp seeds because it has such a small amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the compound in marijuana that gives you that buzz. “Hemp seeds are a crunchy seed with a slightly sweet, mildly nutty flavor,” she adds. Despite their name, hemp seeds are actually  nuts . (But not tree nuts, so they’re safe for people with  peanut allergies  or other  ...