Daiva Rizvi, Author at Ultimate Lifespan

Daiva Rizvi

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As a holistic nutritionist and certified classical homeopath, I believe that vibrant health is the foundation of great life, and food and our environment has everything to do with our health. We all eat, every day. Sadly, this vital, pleasurable and such primal activity has become so confusing, stressful, and complicated for majority of us, that it is starting to look a lot like rocket science. My mission is to help you navigate through the ever changing and puzzling landscape of nutrition by weeding out all the noise and focusing on what’s truly important. Make it simple and fun.

The Hidden Hazards of Dryer Sheets: Unveiling the Toxic Truth

There is nothing clean or fresh about artificially scented laundry. In fact, it is the definition of dirty. It is soiled with chemicals, which are way worse than your own body odor or dirt from that garden soil. It’s time we change the programming we’ve been fed from TV commercials for decades.

Cloves: A Spice with Remarkable Health Benefits

In the realm of health foods, the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value is a key indicator of antioxidant capacity. Clove buds are exceptional in this regard, with an ORAC value of 290,283 per 100g, significantly surpassing blackberries at 5,905. This highlights their remarkable ability to neutralize harmful free radicals that are responsible for inflammation […]

How Daily Bread Became the Forbidden Food: Unraveling the Gluten and Beyond

The transformation of bread from a fundamental element of our diet to a potential health hazard is a complex tale. It’s not just about gluten, a protein often accused of causing digestive woes. This shift involves an intricate web of factors, ranging from agricultural practices to modern processing techniques. Understanding this journey is crucial to […]

Zinc – The Famous Trace Mineral & Why You Need It

Function and Importance Zinc is an essential trace mineral, antioxidant, and is found in every cell of the body. It works directly with more than 300 critical enzymes in our bodies. The body contains 2 – 3 grams of zinc and most of it is found in adrenals, brain and eyes, hence “No zinc no […]

The Statin Paradox: Rethinking Cholesterol and Heart Health

Despite a staggering annual expenditure of $32 billion on statins, the number one cause of death worldwide is still heart disease, raising questions about the efficacy of these widely prescribed medications. This article delves into the often-overlooked complexities of cholesterol, challenging the conventional narrative and exploring the vital roles this lipid plays in our bodies. […]

Feeling Anxious: Practical Steps to Stop This Runaway Train

Most people in this day and age are over-stressed, undernourished, sedentary, over-medicated, and in general, are carrying a hefty total toxic load. No wonder there are so many people with mood disorders. Medications are not the solution. If they were, we would be a healthy society.