We know that inflammation in our bodies not only causes us discomfort and pain, but it can also directly influence our ability to shed excess weight. Inflammation blocks important brain messages that tell the body to suppress our appetite and speed up our metabolism. But when we’re eating a healthy diet that reduces inflammation, we Read More!
As more and more antibiotics are becoming far less effective due to the growing number of “superbugs” resistant to them, it’s exciting to learn about and use what nature has provided for us to combat illness. Your body’s first line of defense is it’s own immune system, but sometimes it needs some help in the fight. Read More!
7 Foods for Speedy Cold Recovery Suffering from a cold is uncomfortable and inconvenient, but sometimes it’s a necessary “system upgrade,” so to speak. If you’ve got young ones at home, you’ve probably already learned that avoiding a cold or flu from time to time is nearly impossible. Little humans are building their immune systems, and Read More!
Inflammation sounds scary, but it’s actually your body’s way of telling you that it is fighting an infection. However, inflammation is not always a good thing. An inflammation comes with physical manifestations that can affect how you go about your daily tasks. It can cause redness, swelling, possible fevers, and pain. And when it becomes Read More!
In the evolving world of nutrition, carbohydrates seem to be branded as the “bad guys.” In many programs, carbs are considered one of the primary culprits of weight gain, and are more often than not, reduced to a very bare minimum or eliminated. However, carbohydrates play an essential role in our body’s energy-building processes. Whether you Read More!
“Studies tend to show that in terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise,” Philip Stanforth, professor of exercise science at the University of Texas. Here’s a very common scenario: Someone (let’s call her Judy) sets a goal to reach a certain weight within a particular time frame. Judy gets ready with Read More!
Bacteria in your food? At first, it sounds like an odd idea. But, with more research taking place each year about natural probiotics, bacteria in your food can be the next best thing to have with your morning lemon water. What kind of bacteria are we actually talking about here? You may have heard or read about Read More!
We are always in search of something that will improve our health and well-being. It can be something we can do, somewhere we can go to, something we can apply or put on, or better yet, something we can eat. Among the many natural options that has seen a ‘revival’ in health circles nowadays is Read More!
Simple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Don’t Toss these powerful little seeds! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil sea salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F Toss seeds in a bowl with the oil and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking Read More!
