Real Health Benefits of Exercise
Exercise can improve your health on all levels. We’re not just talking about being fitter and stronger. We’re talking about overall health and longevity. Regular exercise improves your heart health, brain health, muscle and bone health, diabetes, and arthritis. Beyond those, it also reduces stress, boosts moods, increases your energy,...
Naturally Lower Blood Pressure with These Foods and Drinks
Guess how many people have high blood pressure? Over a billion! According to World Health Organization, high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for death in the world. If you have high blood pressure, it's best that you are monitored by your healthcare provider. And if you're on medication...
Thinking of Going Dairy-free? Here are 6 Great Substitutes
You may already be avoiding dairy or are considering going dairy-free. You may have intolerance, have been told by a healthcare provider to eliminate dairy, or just want to have less of it. Either way, dairy is not an essential nutrient, and there are lots of things...
Do I Have a Leaky Gut?
There’s a lot of interest in leaky gut these days. Wellness and health professionals are talking about the many conditions and all-too-common symptoms that may be linked to leaky gut. Intolerances, joint pain, allergies, and even autoimmune diseases can all be traced back to leaky gut. But what exactly is leaky...
Which is Healthier – Black Tea or Green Tea?
Tea is known to be the most popular beverage in the world. It has been consumed for thousands of years by millions, perhaps billions, of people. Tea has also been shown to have many health benefits. And some of these benefits are thought to be related...
Mediterranean Diet 101
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people who lived around the Mediterranean Sea ate about 50 years ago. Back then, in the mid 20th century, researchers noted that people in Spain, Greece, and Italy lived longer and healthier than Americans. And they had...
9 Ways to Break Free From Stress
Meditation is thought to be the secret sauce that takes your wellness up to the status of the elite gurus. It’s considered to the “be-all and end-all” intervention for beating the infamous health-buster called “stress.” But it's not the only way to get there. The entire purpose...
Do I Need Vitamin B12 “shots”?
You may have come across clinics offering vitamin B12 “shots” (a.k.a intramuscular cobalamin injections) and wondered whether you should I get one too. I often get asked; what’s the difference between oral and vitamin B12 “shots”? Is there a difference between types of vitamin B12? (did you...
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Protein is a critical building block required to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones and even for maintaining good moods. Higher protein diets can help fight high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis. Not to mention protein's great benefits for...
What to Avoid if You Get Migraines
Migraines are debilitating headaches, especially if they stick around for hours or even days. They can cause terrible pain, vision problems (including aura), and nausea. About 15% of adults are affected by migraines. While the exact cause is not known, there are lots of known triggers....
The Truth About Turmeric: Miracle Spice or Myth?
Turmeric is a bright orange rhizome that grows underground similar to ginger. Originally used in Southeast Asia, it’s a vital component for of many foods including traditional curries. You can find dried powdered turmeric in the spice aisle of just about any grocery store. Sometimes...
Sugar: How Much is Too Much?
Governments and organizations are finally declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One, they don’t all agree with each other. And two, health professionals don’t necessarily agree with them either. We all know sugar...
Fats: Keep the Good and Ditch the Bad
Fat is an essential macronutrient that supports your brain function, hormones, immune system and heart health. There are two types of fat: one that supports these functions and another that busts all of these (brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods). That is why the information...