Real Wellness
For quite some time most people have viewed the age of 65 as the entry point into old age, hence the collecting of a pension and other senior specials. That may be about to change as a study suggests old age doesn’t start until 74. A new standard is being suggested by academics at the […]
Ah, honey, one of nature’s greatest treasures. This liquid gold is the pride of the bees and one of the most beneficial and nutrient-rich substances available on the planet. If you think that honey is just useful for sweetening your tea or making salad dressing, you’ve got another think coming. Buckle up as we explore […]
There’s something simple and joyous about laying eyes on a fresh, vibrant lemon. Sitting in a fruit bowl or hanging out in the fruit and veg drawer of the fridge. Their vivid yellow color immediately grabs your eyes and makes them stand out in a pile of produce. And, when it comes down to it, […]
Most of us know that it’s important to avoid junk food and keep active to improve male fertility. But there are also many proactive strategies that specifically power up sperm production and health. Focusing on foods that contain the building blocks for healthy sperm is key. Studies indicate that a healthy intake of micronutrients such […]
When we think about a healthy diet, we think of whole, real-food sources of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbs. However, one component that we may sometimes overlook is probiotics. While they have received much more media attention in recent years, some people are still confused as to what exactly the point of probiotics really […]
We live in a country where obesity rates are rapidly — and worryingly — rising, in both adults and children. At the same time, our stress levels are through the roof! It can be hard to relax. However, relaxation and stress management is vitally important, not only for your sanity and mental health, but for […]
If you’re constantly feeling tired and lacking energy, losing hair, or have unhealthy nails, you or your doctor might suspect anemia. The common “solution” is to take an iron supplement — but is this really fixing the problem? Some holistic healthcare practitioners suggest that the one-size-fits-all prescription of iron supplementation might actually make things worse. […]
Turmeric is an unassuming orange root, quietly used for years in Indian cuisine to bring that particular flavor and color that so epitomizes curry and other Eastern dishes. In recent years, however, it has risen to superstardom among health and culinary enthusiasts in the United States. So what’s so great about this golden spice, and […]
It happens to all of us from time to time. We pop up out of bed, thinking we are rested and ready to take on the day, only to find ourselves slumped over our desk before noon. Quick and hard out of the gate and slumpy by mid-morning is generally the result of low blood […]
How low can you go when it comes to your blood pressure? Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that treating those in the prehypertension systolic range of 120 to 140 mm Hg is beneficial, according to a press release issued in September. Research published this month in the New England Journal of […]
