Real Wellness
Growing up, we were taught that in order to ace a test or do well in school, we should start our day with a bowl of Wheaties and a glass of OJ or milk. Thankfully, we now know that those foods do not promote a healthy brain but instead contribute to inflammation. Gluten, refined grains, […]
Body odor can be a really embarrassing condition. Unfortunately too many people deal with this common problem by washing more often with antibacterial soaps and body washes, and applying products that block perspiration. While adequate personal hygiene is certainly vital for good health, applying strong commercial products to combat body odor may actually make the […]
When you hear the word “birth control” or “contraception,” what do you think of? The pill, of course! It’s the most ubiquitous form of controlling women’s fertility in our society. Eighty percent of women have taken, are taking, or will take birth control pills at some point during their lives. Many girls and women have […]
We’ve heard it for years: Americans eat too much sugar. Even when we try to be good, hidden sugar can make its way into our diet, but we may want to be more careful about that. A study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Touro University has found that sugar […]
Okinawa is renowned for its ability to produce long-living citizens and centenarians, or individuals who live past 100 years of age. What’s their secret? Their bodies age more slowly than ours due to a few factors. First of all, their bodies continue to produce the hormone DHEA when production normally declines. According to the National […]
Do you have a rumbling in your tummy that doesn’t seem to go away? If so, it is important to know what to eat to keep you full. Some foods can not only fill you up but also keep you satisfied for a long period. The reason for your hunger may very well be because […]
There is a new drug going up for FDA approval called Flibanserin. This medicine is being called “Viagra for women.” The FDA has already denied approval of this medication twice because they felt there was no evidence of effectiveness. It also has side effects such as nausea and sleepiness. Maybe women’s sexual desire can’t be […]
Acne is a common problem. Unfortunately, our lifestyle, including our diet and stress levels, often exacerbate this condition. Everyone wants a solution, but few look at the root causes, one of which is our diet. Contrary to the common myth, it’s not just chocolate and fried foods that lead to acne. Many acne-promoting ingredients are found in […]
You may want to skip that fatty double cheeseburger and fries. Recent research suggests that just one junk food meal may trigger metabolic disease signals in your body. A study in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology found that a short period of overindulgence may trigger the beginnings of metabolic […]
Our society puts a lot of focus on eating for weight gain and loss. However, it seems that not enough emphasis is placed on eating to prevent disease. Cancer is one of the most feared diseases out there, because modern medicine has no cure or direct known cause. Though there are some speculations that toxins, […]
