Did you know that certain foods like sugar can set off a cascade of brain changes. Sugar, fats, simple carbohydrates are a few heavy hitters in this class. Let’s discuss sugar: it’s addictive and affects your brain by releasing dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasurable activities. Dopamine release can lead to addiction. Eating too much […]…
Eczema is an annoyance that shouldn’t be taken lightly. An estimated 30+ million in the U.S. are sufferers. It’s an auto-immune issue with deeper issues that all need attention and proper treatment. Recent research showed that interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13), immune proteins, increase the body’s ability to fight off viruses and bacteria. But these […]…
Halloween should be a time for fun and excitement for kids of all ages but danger really does lurk in the background. And I’m not talking about those creepy looking clowns either! Truth be told…Halloween candy is packed with really unhealthy ingredients that go over and above the sugar infused ingredient. The candy is a […]…
Who isn’t stressed out from time to time? In today’s society, stress is unavoidable so we need to understand what it does to our mind and body and incorporate stress-reducing strategies to survive and thrive. A little stress can actually be beneficial because it provides a burst of mental energy, focus, alertness and positively impacts […]…
This is why checking food labels is SO important! Do you know if you are consuming anything containing partially hydrogenated oil or trans fatty acids? If you are then spit it out and throw it out now. It’s a man-made oil invented to extend the shelf life of the processed food item. The really unfortunate issue […]…
With each season, change occurs in your environment as well as inside your body. Sleep, mood and appetite shift. With autumn, we tend to sleep longer, especially when the natural light during the day is shortened. Our Vitamin D levels will get affected with less sunshine so it’s a good idea to supplement to keep […]…
Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration are the leading causes of visual impairment in the U.S, affecting millions. Studies have shown the importance of nutrition in maintaining eye health. Many people are not getting high levels of important eye nutrients through food alone. Antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids are crucial nutrients for eye health along with the following other nutrients. […]…
Do you struggle with food cravings? There is a biomedical explanation for food cravings so it’s not always willpower that keeps you from fighting off those cravings. It turns out that hormones can cause your food cravings. It’s those hormones that are the messengers influencing how you feel, what you want, and how fast your body stores […]…
Seems like everyone has that evil sweet tooth and we must control our sugar cravings before they get the best of us. By getting these sugar cravings under control then we have a better chance to maintain a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle. 1. The first step is awareness of how much sugar […]…
Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted. ~powerful quote by Denis Waitley Why wait to take your health seriously? If not now, then when?…after a bad medical report?…when you hit rock bottom? Taking charge of your health starts with understanding all the important factors […]…
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