Rachel Ashby is a 41-year-old mother of four. She’s also spent the last four years following an eating plan many nutritionists would consider extreme: the carnivore diet. While most diets emphasize eating a variety of foods in moderation, the carnivore diet says no to any plant foods, completely restricting food intake to animal products only....
Improving one’s overall health is something that many people strive towards nowadays. While we are aware of many of the things that wreak havoc in our bodies, there may be a few that surprise you. A heart surgeon, Dr. London, has recently shared that we should avoid these four everyday habits for better health. As...
Young people don’t worry about their health the same way older individuals do. Of course, many Gen Zers and Millennials do prioritize their physical and mental well-being. But they are young, while the risk of life-changing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and cancer increases with age. However, research shows that Gen Z and...
How often you poop can reveal a lot about your body’s state of health. Regarding bowel movement frequency, it is essential to strive to stay regular. But have you ever really given much thought to how often you should poop to stay regular and healthy? A recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine has shed...
Poop happens. It’s part of life for everyone, but it isn’t something that needs to happen every day. This common misconception can cause unnecessary concern amongst differing parties. According to gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May from UCLA, there’s bowel movements can fluctuate a bit, and that is totally normal.¹ Frequency varies greatly among individuals, and understanding...
In a poignant and deeply personal essay from The Cut, Chantel Tattoli shared her experiences with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Being on and off antibiotics, she finally found the solution to her problem in an alternative method to treat them without antibiotics. Her story, which can be found here, serves as a powerful testament...
Americans on average only eat about half the daily recommended amount of fiber. It’s an essential component of the food we eat, and it may help you live longer. In studies, it has been shown to help prevent and fight type 2 diabetes. It has also been shown to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. What The Studies Show A recently released study...
Vitamin D is important for calcium and bone metabolism, gut and mucosal lining protection, and immune response. Vitamin D deficiency is worldwide, especially in the elderly population. Three areas where vitamin D plays an especially important role are: 1. Bones Vitamin D3 helps your bones absorb calcium and phosphorus. This makes bones strong. When taken...
Dietary fiber comes from plant foods. There are two types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Most fiber-containing foods have a mix of both. Soluble fiber can help in many ways: How Much Fiber Should I Aim For? There are no guidelines for healthy adults on how much soluble fiber to have. Instead, recommendations are for total dietary...
