Real Wellness
Coffee leaf tea is a drink made from the leaves of coffee plants. Even though it is fairly new to the market, it is already getting a lot of attention. Attempts have been made to introduce coffee leaf tea to the British and Australian markets for over 200 years, but it has never caught on. […]
When reading ingredient labels, we generally associate “palm oil” with toxic hydrogenated and trans fats. It turns out that this is a misnomer in the mainstream nutrition industry. The oil you want to avoid is specifically palm kernel oil, while palm fruit oil is an entirely different product. Red palm oil actually has a number […]
No one denies that exercise is important for optimal health. Exercise helps regulate the endocrine system, keeps excess weight off, and helps boost mood and metabolism. All around, exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do. However, far more often than we might like to admit, we skip exercise for other activities. Traditional […]
Summer is the time for more fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it is also the time for more warm and wet weather, which ultimately means more bacteria, as well. Part of protecting yourself means being aware of places where bacteria are likely to be found. In the air conditioner Thanks to the prolonged periods of […]
When you go to bed at night, do you really go to bed, or do you sit there and scroll through your news feed, get caught up on emails, and dive down the rabbit hole of social media on your phone or tablet? How often do you take your computer to bed with you to […]
Our bodies were designed with some very impressing healing abilities. Some organs, such as the liver, are quite adept at repairing damaged structures. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to help the process. Here are some simple things you can do to increase your body’s natural healing abilities. Intestinal distress Your body has its […]
Sitting all day can take years off our lives. Despite this fact, most Americans work at desk jobs and then relax after work. Sitting increases our chances of back problems, obesity-related illnesses and shortens our lifespan. Many of us have such busy schedules that we can find it difficult to squeeze in a workout. Remaining […]
Asthma is a condition in the lungs that causes spasmodic swelling, which hampers breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people suffering from asthma is growing. In 2001, about one in 14 people had asthma, but by 2009, one out of every 12 people suffered from asthma. Researchers are […]
The pancreas is a small organ in the abdomen that is located behind the lower portion of the stomach. It contains enzymes that play an important role in digestion, as well as hormones that assist in metabolizing sugars. Pancreatic cancer claims over 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year. It currently accounts for approximately three […]
Avocados may be one of nature’s most delicious superfoods. They are used in a number of dishes around the world, and for good reason. Avocados boast a number of vitamins and minerals essential for human growth and long-term health. Avocados have the good fat you need — monounsaturated fat — which is easily burned for […]
