Flu brain is a thing. And this season especially, everyone’s trying to avoid it. And no, you aren’t imagining it. People really are throwing you side-eye when you cough, sneeze or sniffle in public. Nobody wants the flu. You likely know the symptoms all too well. But did you ever wonder what havoc these viruses play inside of the body, […]
I remember back when I used to be crippled by disabling anxiety attacks, more than 30 years ago, and how this made me feel so inadequate, less than, and held back. I felt like I was missing out on all that life had to offer. My life lacked satisfaction and I couldn’t live up to my fullest potential. I couldn’t […]
Grandparents who show up are the real superheroes. They are a treasure that should never be underappreciated. I’m sure that not all grandparents are winners. There are always relationships that have more challenges than we would like. But hopefully, you were blessed with at least one amazing grandma or grandpa – it’s such a unique and important relationship. Because my […]
We all know that managing our stress is important on a day-to-day basis, but during the holiday season when stress levels can be at their highest and quiet time can be at its lowest, it becomes even more vital and challenging. Too much stress not only contributes to high anxiety, but it also weakens the immune system, disrupts hormones, impairs […]
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is a popular slogan in the self-help field that I find to be beneficial in a variety of ways and try to practice in my daily life. When faced with the challenges of a chronic health condition, it may seem a little trite on the surface, but if you look a little deeper, you’ll find […]
Arthritis affects one in four adults in the United States, with the majority of those experiencing symptoms between ages 45 to 64. But while many consider joint pain as an issue for the elderly, the fact is anyone of any age can experience it (although it is a natural symptom after years of using our bodies). Discomfort in the joints […]
Bone broth is a popular staple in the Paleo community and many other diet philosophies because it is believed that it can help heal and seal your gut, oppose inflammation, encourage healthy digestion, support the immune system, inhibit infection by microbes, reduce joint pain, and inflammation, promote strong and healthy bones, hair and nail growth. It has been consumed by […]
This is one of the craziest articles I saw all year. A single consumption of high amounts of Brazil nuts improves the cholesterol levels of healthy volunteers. OK, that’s interesting. They gave 10 men and women a single meal containing zero, one, four, or 8 Brazil nuts, and found that the ingestion of just that single serving almost immediately improved […]
Do you find it difficult to keep up with all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals we need to stay healthy? It seems every day there is something new to worry about, and decide whether it’s time to make diet or lifestyle changes. Take magnesium for instance. It is needed for a host of bodily functions, including maintaining a healthy balance […]
Finding ways to kill cancer stem cells has been one of the holy grails in cancer research. While this is a target of biotechnology companies working on cancer treatment, scientists have already discovered dietary factors (cancer stem cell-killing foods) that have the ability to kill cancer stem cells, at least in some forms of cancer. Cancer stem cells are responsible […]
