Donna's Keto Lifestyle

01/01/2026

Real food was never the problem.
Ultra-processed food was.
Question the myths.
Return to basics.

12/27/2025

12/19/2025

This sounds like nonsense. It's not.
Athletes have sworn by this trick for years. The moment a cramp hits, swallow a teaspoon of yellow mustard. Within seconds, it releases.
The acetic acid and turmeric trigger TRP channels in your mouth that send a signal to your spinal cord, essentially overriding the haywire neurons causing the cramp. It's a neurological reset button.
Keep mustard packets in your gym bag. When a 3 AM charley horse hits, you'll feel like a wizard.
Source: Harvard Health

12/09/2025

A new study has raised serious concerns about the long-term use of melatonin supplements, a popular over-the-counter sleep aid.

Presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, the research followed more than 130,000 adults diagnosed with insomnia and found that those who used melatonin for a year or longer had a 90% higher risk of developing heart failure. These individuals also faced increased hospitalization rates and higher overall mortality. While melatonin is often marketed as a natural and safe remedy for sleep issues, this large-scale study challenges that assumption—especially when taken regularly over long periods.

Researchers are quick to stress that the findings show a correlation, not a confirmed cause-and-effect relationship. Still, the data suggest that extended melatonin use may be linked with serious cardiovascular outcomes, warranting further investigation. Experts advise caution, particularly among those with existing heart conditions or other risk factors. As melatonin use continues to rise globally, these findings underscore the importance of consulting a healthcare provider before relying on supplements for long-term sleep management.

Source: American Heart Association. (2025, November). Long-term melatonin use linked to increased heart failure risk in insomnia patients. Presented at Scientific Sessions 2025

11/26/2025

While lower levels of fat deep in the abdomen also help to keep the brain youthful, maintaining muscle appears to be a crucial contributor to cerebral health, according to the research. https://on.ft.com/4oggiD5

11/22/2025