Some days, you just know something’s got you. When you feel that heaviness in your head, an aching in your joints or scratching in the back of your throat, it’s clear that a bug has broken through the defenses. While a nutrient-dense diet, lots of sleep, sunlight exposure and exercise do a lot to keep […]
If you are 40 years young, you may begin to notice your favorite jeans getting snug, your vision may be fuzzy reading the morning paper, and stress might be creeping into your life a bit more. No need to fret, you can build a healthy and fit you at any age, especially over 40, by […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common condition, to which the usual response is a simple multivitamin or supplement. But what if the problem is more complex? Taking a supplement may not be the easy fix you expected. Read on to discover the potential underlying causes and holistic fixes for a deficiency of this important vitamin. […]
For those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you know how debilitating this condition can be. Making you feel as though the world is wrapped around your ankles, it becomes tougher and tougher not to drag your feet day-in and day-out. For years, many medical professionals did not believe that this condition was real […]
Did you know that there are billions of bacteria hard at work in your digestive system? Without them, you wouldn’t be able to break down or absorb nutrients from your food. You also wouldn’t have a working immune system. Scientists call these helpful microorganisms “probiotics.” These “good bugs” perform many useful functions, such as modulating […]
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 […]
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. […]
Spreadable cheese, sliced cheese, string cheese, individually wrapped cheese, and spray cheese. These are just some of the weird and wonderful modern prepared cheese foods we have access to these days. If you look at the labels of various cheese products in the grocery store, you will likely see claims like “good source of calcium,” […]
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, […]
My go-to breakfast used to be something along the lines of some raisin and bran cereal with skim milk, or two pieces of whole-grain toast with some olive oil “butter” spread and a thin layer of peanut butter. Now I look back at these poor excuses for a meal and laugh! Little did I know […]
