For many people, the concept of protein intake is often associated with bodybuilders and athletes. However, protein plays a role in so much more than just muscle development. In fact, a high-protein diet is also required for a consistent energy supply, regulating mood, and balancing blood sugar levels. It also plays an important role in...

In recent years, scientists have discovered so much about vitamin D. Before it was simply thought of as the accompaniment to calcium for strong, healthy bones. Now we know it is so much more than that, with new information being discovered every day. Despite its importance, deficiency is more common than you think and can...

You’ve probably heard of cloves and even used them yourself in baking and cooking. It is a popular spice used to add both a warmth and a sweetness to many dishes and drinks. It turns out, however, that they actually have some pretty significant health benefits. This is your ultimate guide to cloves: Their health...

Unless you’ve been living on a far-off island with no internet connection or television service, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic. It’s the drug that started out as a diabetes drug, until it was discovered that it is impressively effective for weight loss. A few celebrity endorsements later and bam – Ozempic for weight loss was...

You’ve probably seen those incredible Ozempic (semaglutide) before-and-after photos flooding your social media feeds. People are losing weight fast with serious transformations. But there’s something nobody’s talking about in those posts. While the pounds are melting off their bodies, something else is happening to their faces. And it’s not what you’d expect. Doctors are calling it “Ozempic mouth,” and it’s aging people’s...

Ozempic is a drug that is prescribed to treat people diagnosed with diabetes. However, many people have been taking it for other “off-label” purposes, such as for weight loss. Yet, this drug has proven to be linked to a range of ever-growing side effects. The newest reported phenomenon that has health care experts concerned is...

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a popular cooking agent available in kitchens across. It is renowned for adding a light, fluffy texture to baked goods like cookies or cakes. This is because it has leavening properties, which is inducing a chemical reaction in the dough, producing carbon dioxide, causing it to rise.  Baking soda...

Fasting has long been part of human history, whether by necessity or choice. Many religions and cultures across the globe practice fasting as a meditative and cleansing ritual for the body. Some researchers speculate fasting could have been done due to food scarcity in older human history. Today, fasting effects, from intermittent to water, or...

Inflammation, bloating, and constipation are common digestive conditions that everybody experiences in their lifetime. According to a 2023 study published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal, approximately 1 in 7 Americans experiencing bloating, over the course of week. This discomfort can range from mild to quite severe if left untreated. While they have distinct...

There has been a significant increase in the popularity of weight loss medications globally. Drugs and injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become favorited tools for treating and managing obesity and diabetes. These drugs have helped millions in weight loss and controlling blood sugar levels. However, a new study has discovered semaglutide and tirzepadite,...

Most people think weight loss only happens when you’re working out or watching what you eat. But here’s the surprise: you can actually lose weight while you sleep. That’s right — your body continues burning calories, regulating hormones, and repairing itself long after you’ve turned off the lights. With the right habits in place, sleep...

High cholesterol, especially “bad” cholesterol, poses a significant threat to heart health, increasing the risk of heart diseases and heart attacks. “Bad” cholesterol specifically refers to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. LDL contributes to plaque buildup in the walls of the heart’s arteries, leading to conditions like atherosclerosis (artery hardening). Atherosclerosis increases the risk of heart...