Working from home has a lot of perks. You can shower at any time you like, wear the comfiest of clothes and not care about who’s watching, switch between the study table and couch as per your convenience and decide your own meal timings. Having said that, this culture has blurred the lines between personal and professional life for many. […]
Whether you are already a devoted magnesium fan, or you are newly curious about the possibility of magnesium deficiency in your body, finding out about supplementing with magnesium is always information worth researching. If taking magnesium supplements turns out to be the correct choice for you and for your diet, you may be adding not only a dose of knowledge […]
Love chocolate oatmeal cookies, but hate the sugar that comes with them? We have a solution! Chocolate soothes the soul, comforts weary minds, and triggers all those pleasure sensors in our brains. From chocolate bars to chocolate milkshakes, humans love to infuse their senses with the smell and taste of this delectable treat. Unfortunately, health-conscious people can’t indulge as much […]
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 […]
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction, also known as dysautonomia, is a broad term used to describe a variety of conditions that develop, at least in part, because of a malfunction or faulty regulation in the involuntary nervous system. Generally speaking, there is typically an excess of activity in the sympathetic nervous system and under activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. It […]
Pumpkins are an integral part of the holiday season. From pumpkin carving to sweet pumpkin spice and fresh pumpkin pie, it’s hard to imagine fall without this bright orange fruit. Unfortunately, pumpkin seeds, much like pumpkin seed oil, often get lost in the mix and are frequently discarded or ignored altogether in favor of the vibrant pumpkin pulp. However, there […]
What does the food you eat have to do with how your brain functions? Turns out an awful lot. While we’ve always known that what we eat affects our bodies and how we look, scientists are also learning more and more that what we eat takes a toll on our brains. Yes, brain foods matter (especially for our gray matter). […]
Arthritis is a common condition characterized by stiff and painful joints. Does diet play a role in arthritis severity? What are the best (and worst) foods to alleviate symptoms? In our society, getting older is associated with aching joints. “Oh, my arthritis is killing me,” is almost a punch line. We treat it like a natural and often unavoidable consequence […]
Women are acutely aware of the side-effects that come with a monthly menstrual cycle (as are their partners). Yet many don’t account for how the changes in hormones, in particular estrogen and progesterone, impacts their workouts. Like the rest of our day-to-day, the rise and fall of hormones shifts the ability to maximize performance across various training exercises. So, while […]
When one is dealing with a chronic health condition, particularly one that is complex and may defy both conventional and natural medicine in many ways, it is easy to fall into the trap of despair from time to time. Although this is a natural and normal response to duress, it is not a place we want to allow ourselves to […]
Life is hard on the body! How we sit, sleep, move (and don’t move) can all cause areas of repeated stress on our body’s structure. If this stress is repeated often enough, collagen will start to accumulate and adhere to the tissue that is under stress. When I first started training, I was constantly loading forty-five pound plates on and off […]
