Real Wellness
Recently, noni has been gaining popularity, and is often promoted as a plant that has a wide range of health benefits. Noni is a small evergreen native to the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Australia and India. While research continues into the health impacts of noni, it is frequently used and consumed for a number of […]
Carob, often used as a chocolate substitute, has been shrouded in a bit of mystery over the years. Some claim it tastes like chocolate, others find the flavors to be worlds apart. Some claim that carob is the healthier option, others say that this is hogwash. So, what’s the real story? To answer that, let’s […]
We’ve all been there. Things are rumbling in your tummy, you feel big and uncomfortable, but you just can’t seem to poop. Constipation happens to the best of us, and if it happens only occasionally then there are a few quick and simple home remedies to fix the problem. If it becomes a regular problem, […]
Adding leafy greens and green vegetables to a healthy diet is a simple, delicious and effective way to battle the bulge. While they won’t counteract the negative effects of an unhealthy diet, veggies and leafy greens — when combined with a healthy diet — can assist your weight-loss efforts by nourishing the body on a […]
The brain is an amazing organ made up of a network of cells performing highly complex functions. When it is injured and brain cells become permanently damaged, there is oftentimes no remedy available, but that may be about to change. Researchers have invented the first artificial neuron that can reproduce the same functions as an […]
Losing weight is a matter of calories in versus calories out. So the most effective exercises to lose weight are those that burn the most calories. Here are 10 workouts that will help you burn 400 calories or more to lose weight. There’s something for everyone! You’ll never know until you try, so go out […]
It is always important to be mindful of not getting dehydrated. We know dehydration causes many unpleasant side effects. However, you need to know that there is such a thing as overhydration, and it can be dangerous too. A report on the dangers of overhydration was compiled by sports medicine experts and presented at the […]
Most of us experience symptoms of adrenal fatigue occasionally — or even regularly. While adrenal fatigue is not a proven medical condition, supporters of adrenal fatigue are quite certain that it exists, and that there are ways for patients to help themselves. An obvious way to support the adrenals, and ultimately your health, is eating […]
Water is essential for life. Doctors constantly remind us to drink more of it. But there’s something most people don’t realize: It’s actually possible to drink too much water. And when it happens, it can quietly put stress on your body — including your heart, kidneys, and brain. In fact, doctors have a name for […]
Drinking Coca-Cola is as American as apple pie, football and fireworks on the 4th of July. Unfortunately, the negative health effects of drinking Coca-Cola are often sidestepped or even ignored since it has become so commonplace in American culture. I was actually surprised at the limited information I found when hunting for academically sound journal […]
