Reach Wellness • Jennifer Allen Newton, Health Coach

08/29/2026

Watch out for xylitol! In addition to being highly toxic to dogs, it has now been linked to heart attack and stroke in humans.

It’s in a LOT of foods — particularly those labeled “low in sugar,” “sugar-free” and “healthy.” It’s easy to avoid if you read labels and eat fresh, minimally processed foods.

“Researchers looked at 17,710 people and compared the 25% with the highest levels of xylitol in their blood against the 25% with the lowest.

Those who had the highest amount were 57% more likely to die or suffer a heart attack or stroke, than those with the least, within six years. Even after 30 years, they were still 18% more likely to have suffered one of these cardiac events.”

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind

08/27/2026

Want to know why we are inundated with ultra-processed foods that lead to poor health? She nails it. Worth a watch.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

More on the protein question…

08/19/2026

We think we have time.
We don’t.
We have today.
Don’t put off what matters!

08/19/2026

This is an excellent illustration of why the Bredesen Protocol for preventing and addressing cognitive issues is so effective—it is personalized medicine. Not everyone has the same contributors or underlying factors, but a protocol built to address a range of factors, along with careful observation, can find what levers make the most impact. It is amazing to see how much people improve!

Dr. Bredesen explores how different treatment approaches may lead to cognitive improvements and better outcomes.

08/16/2026

08/14/2026

Great read!

Both daily clinical data and our clinical trial data suggest that the best diet for your brain is a plant-rich, mildly ketogenic diet like KetoFLEX 12/3 (https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/13/2206 ), but its efficacy comes with a fairly steep learning curve. This month, Valerie Driscoll made it easier by laying out, store by store, the best options to help you transition to KetoFLEX 12/3. https://www.apollohealthco.com/top-food-picks-to-help-you-transition-to-ketoflex-12-3/

08/14/2026

Like we need another thing to be alarmed about, but spending more time in natural light is definitely a good idea!

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A New Scientist investigation published August 10, 2026, drawing on research from University College London Professor Glen Jeffery and a peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports, has confirmed that standard LED lighting is systematically undermining human metabolic health. The core problem is spectral imbalance: LEDs emit heavy blue-wavelength light between 420 and 450 nanometres while stripping out the red and near-infrared wavelengths that mitochondria depend on to generate energy, regulate blood sugar, and control the pace of cellular aging. The result is slowed metabolism, increased insulin resistance, elevated blood glucose, reduced oxygen consumption, and impaired vision, all measurable consequences of what Jeffery calls "infrared starvation."

When Jeffery's team replaced LEDs with incandescent bulbs in a windowless workspace at UCL, visual function improved significantly across all participants. A separate experiment found that brief exposure to deep red light lowered blood glucose levels by stimulating mitochondria to consume more glucose and oxygen. Jeffery has called the situation an asbestos-level public health crisis. Simple mitigations include spending more time in natural daylight, especially before noon, using incandescent or full-spectrum bulbs indoors, and limiting LED screen exposure in the hours before sleep.

Sources: New Scientist, NewsNation, Scientific Reports, University College London, May to August 2026