Today we’re living in a world full of aches and pains, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I too often hear the words ‘getting old sucks’ as people reach for the closest pill bottle. While getting older does change the dynamics of our bodies, there are more influences than just that for most of our complaints. Even...
On New Year’s Day, Lachlan was found dead in his home in New South Wales, Australia after consuming one teaspoon of caffeine powder in his protein shake. At first, rumors said the 21-year-old guitarist’s demise was due to an illicit drug overdose, but that idea was quickly dismissed when the family received the coroner’s report. ...
Mononucleosis is an often harmless infectious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is known as “the kissing disease” because it’s contagious and spread mainly through saliva. The virus is very common and a lot of people are exposed to it in adolescence. The symptoms of mono are similar to that of the flu and...
Cancer is one of the scariest diagnoses one can receive. This is likely because most of us associate cancer with death – or at least a very high risk of it. While cancer is very serious, it is actually the second leading cause of death in the United States. That’s right, there is a disease...
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney failure, is much more widespread than people realize; it often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the disease is well advanced. Chronic kidney disease is a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, the patient...
More than almost any other part of our bodies, our hands give a glaring reflection of the hard work we do each day. We generally work to pamper our faces while our hands are often neglected. Proof of this lies at “Guess Your Age” booths at local fairs. Professional “age guessers” look over your neck,...
The gut microbiome is made up of hundreds of thousands of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. It plays an important role in nutrient and mineral absorption, the synthesis of vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids, and the production of short-chain fatty acids [1]. Thanks to recent technological advancements, researchers are now able to learn a...
Over time, chronic stress can wreak havoc on your body. Continued stress can contribute to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, as well as mental disorders like depression and anxiety [1] One less commonly-known health issue that can be brought on by stress is a condition known as Bell’s Palsy,...
Have you ever heard of nutritional yeast? It’s been around for a while, but it’s become increasingly popular in recent years for its uses in vegan cooking and more and more for its robust nutrition profile. There are a lot of claims on the internet about what this yellow, cheese-flavored dust can do for your...
Nutrigenomics, or nutritional genomics, is the study of genes and nutrition. More specifically, it focuses on understanding how a person’s DNA responds to the foods they eat. And how to use this knowledge of genes to tailor a diet to help individuals reach their health goals, whether it’s weight loss, athletic performance, or disease prevention....
According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, adult men should drink 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) a day, and women should drink 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) a day. Keep in mind this is a rough estimate since the required water intake is individual. For instance, it may increase for those who are...
When talking about grapes, most people think of the standard green or red variety, maybe even black. But there are many types of grapes, with different colors, flavors, shapes, and health benefits. Moon Drop grapes stand out because of their elongated shape and almost black skin. Unlike most grapes, these were invented in 2004 by...
