The Mediterranean diet has won the title of being the best overall diet according to 2023 rankings for the U.S. News and World Report. It’s won the previous five years as well. And for good reason. It’s based on natural foods but with enough flexibility to work for people with various food restrictions and needs....
Dishes can pose serious risks if they aren’t prepared properly. It might be an exotic delicacy or an everyday foods in your life, but whatever it is, these foods continue to be enjoyed by people around the world. The risks are often due to cultural traditions, culinary curiosity, or maybe just good old fashioned thrill-seeking....
We all know the importance of regular exercise and the crucial impact it has on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Despite all of these benefits, some days you just don’t have time to squeeze in a workout. Thankfully, new studies have shown that walking at least fifteen minutes every day can add seven years...
For many of us, when we think of losing weight, the first body part we think of is our stomach. Many diet and exercise fads make claims that they will “burn belly fat” (or something along those lines) because they know most people are self-conscious about the size of their stomachs. Stomach Bloating vs. Stomach...
Written By: Dr. Hamid Tajbakhsh, ND Fibromyalgia is a condition that often is a diagnosis of exclusion meaning that it is a diagnosis arrived at after ruling out other conditions. Because of this, fibromyalgia usually takes a long time before it is finally diagnosed which can serve as a source of stress. Once it is...
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing distress not only to the individuals diagnosed but also to their families and caregivers. In a remarkable turn of events, two individuals, Cici Zerbe and Simon Nicholls, have made claims of “beating” the disease through significant lifestyle changes. These cases have sparked...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. The thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland, is situated in the neck. It is one of the most vital endocrine glands in the human body, responsible for producing and releasing thyroid hormones. These...
If your entire community was at risk of breathing in cancer-causing chemicals every day, you’d think that your government would do something to stop it – and also tell you about it. This is not what has been happening in Texas. Recent findings reveal that high amounts of cancer-causing material, benzene, have been detected in...
Air pollution is a well-known danger to our health, with studies linking it to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even premature death. However, what many people are unaware of is the connection between air pollution, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. In addition to the outdoor pollutants that we often associate with air pollution, indoor dust also...
When it comes to the health of your skin and and hair, it can be overwhelming to figure out which approach to take – should you visit a dermatologist for prescription medicine, or learn more about natural or herbal remedies? Opt for the steroid cream or colloidal oatmeal? The Accutane or more probiotics? Does it...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Imagine a time when gout was considered a condition exclusive to wealthy kings due to their indulgence in rich foods and wine. But today, we know better. Gout, a common health problem, can...
This article was originally published March 21, 2019 and has since been updated When Frederick Banting, Charles Best and J.J.R. Macleod of the University of Toronto invented insulin medications in the early 1920’s, it meant type 1 diabetes would no longer be a terminal illness. The researchers happily sold the patent for their discovery for only...
