· 9 min read
When you purchase your food from the grocery store, you probably think you have a pretty good idea of what’s in it, right? Apparently, not so much. Particularly if you are buying more pre-packaged foods, there are what can seem like weird ingredients in them. It’s not to say that these ingredients necessarily pose a […]
· 5 min read
Salt gets a bad rap because many people are warned against consuming too much of it. However, cutting out sodium entirely isn’t a good option either. This mineral is crucial for bodily functions like regulating blood pressure, preventing muscle pain, maintaining the nervous system, aiding the metabolism, and maintaining hydration. According to Melissa Prest, D.C.N., […]
· 17 min read
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one out of every three women and one out of every two men can expect to receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime [1]. While there continue to be incredible advancements and discoveries in the field of cancer […]
· 6 min read
Strokes are highly prevalent; in fact, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds (1)! Furthermore, every four minutes someone dies of a stroke, and more than 795,000 people per year will have a stroke(1), the statistics are staggering. The prevalence of stroke, combined with the debilitating and life-altering effects such as paralysis, vision problems, memory loss, […]
· 6 min read
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unavoidable part of our lives. Whether it’s due to work pressures, relationship issues, or financial struggles, stress can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. One hormone that plays a crucial role in our stress response is cortisol. Understanding what cortisol is and how it […]
· 4 min read
Keeping our nails healthy and strong is necessary for our overall grooming routine. However, it can be frustrating and concerning if you constantly find yourself dealing with peeling and flaking nails. There are several reasons why your nails may be experiencing this problem. Let’s look at the possible reasons so that you can better understand […]
· 5 min read
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that falls under the category of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s an autoimmune-mediated inflammatory condition that can affect any section of the digestive system. Many people assume that Crohn’s symptoms only affect the gut, but this is not the case. This condition can also affect the eyes, joints, bones, […]
· 7 min read
Like many people, you may have never heard of glutathione before, much less heard it said out loud. It is pronounced “gloo-ta-thigh-own,” and it’s one of the most critical, adaptable, and powerful antioxidants your body produces. Although the human body makes its own glutathione, there are a whole host of things that can drain or […]
· 3 min read
There are a ton of food preservatives out there, but a popular one, a group dubbed “lantibiotics,” has a few tricks up its sleeve. These compounds, part of the “bacteriocin” family, are used in the food industry for their ability to fight off bacteria and keep our food fresh for longer.1 Ingredients-wise, these guys are […]
· 4 min read
You can’t have a healthy body without a healthy heart. Being the organ that pumps blood to every part of your body, a heart problem eventually means problems everywhere. Heart Valve Disease is a serious condition that can cause severe health problems. It is important to be aware of the symptoms and know how to […]
· 7 min read
In many cases, when someone has a health emergency or is diagnosed with an illness, they can often point to some earlier health changes that they either didn’t recognize as problematic, or ignored in hopes that they would resolve themselves. 15 Health Changes You Shouldn’t Ignore Some fortunate individuals are still able to get treatment […]
· 4 min read
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers (myelin) and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. While there is no cure for MS, […]
