As if we needed more reasons to follow a Mediterranean style diet, while many diet trends come and go, the Mediterranean diet is an original, and to this day is still praised and followed for its inclusion of plant-based foods, omega-fatty acids and filling fiber coming from legumes. However it’s one specific ingredient that gets...
The term “Early-Onset Dementia” (EOD) defines all dementia-related conditions with the onset occurring before 65 years of age (Giannakopoulos et al., 1996). Dementia, defined by the Alzheimer’s Association, is a general term for memory loss, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities severe enough to obstruct daily life. Alzheimer’s is considered the most frequent cause of...
If you have known anyone who has experienced Dementia, you know how awful it can be. As it slowly takes over that person’s brain, they lose their capacity to do different things, bit by bit. Naturally, at some point in their dementia journey, they will no longer be able to drive. Did you know, however,...
Have you ever heard of Castor oil? Maybe your grandparents used it or you read about it in a book, but have you ever considered what it might be for? Castor oil has been used for centuries for its numerous health benefits. These benefits are often spoken anecdotally, but is there actually evidence to back...
Estrogen is a crucial hormone that plays a significant role in the health of both women and men. While it is commonly known as the “female” hormone, men also have estrogen in their bodies, although in smaller amounts. Imbalances in estrogen levels can lead to various health issues, affecting both women and men. What is...
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, but its impact on our overall well-being is far from small. The thyroid plays a crucial role in regulating numerous bodily functions, including metabolism, energy production, and hormone balance. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to various health issues. The...
Everyone experiences itchy skin from time to time. It could come from dry skin from cold weather, bug bites, poison ivy, uncomfortable clothes, or certain types of soaps. However, some people experience itchiness on a regular basis, such as those with chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and it can interfere with their quality of...
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...
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.,...
Losing a tooth is a source of major pain, and it also comes with a lot of issues and long-term discomforts. Dentures are one way to replace a lost or bad tooth, but they come with a lot of burdens on their own. A new dental replacement procedure is in the works, and it could...
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...
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,...
