The Low Down on Water: Mineral, Sparkling, and pH
Though sparkling mineral waters like Perrier were around, they seemed to be reserved for the bougie, even though they didn’t cost more than a soda.
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The Incredible Benefits of Aronia Berries (Chokeberries) – One of the Best Kept Secret Superfoods
There are some superior foods that give you more nutritional bang for your buck. One of these phenomenal foods full of potent nutrients are the Aronia berries.
The Hidden Epidemic: Is Yeast Overgrowth Destroying Your Health?
Did you know your gut microbes could be dramatically affecting your health? Hey guys! …this is not just for women. Men, too, commonly suffer from intestinal yeast overgrowth or fungal dysbiosis! Every day we see new research on the effects of unhealthy gut organisms on the brain, the thyroid gland, the nervous system, the immune system,…
The Fake Supplement Issue No One Is Talking About – Beware of Amazon
Take a stroll down any big-box store supplement aisle or hop online to update your supplement regimen and you’re bombarded with countless different brands – all claiming to be the best.
The Biology of Food Addiction
The Biology of Food Addiction The Calorie Hypothesis Current view: Obesity is just lack of will power …eat less, exercise more The Biology of Food Addiction. This model fails because: Our body's wise compensatory mechanisms defend against weight loss by decreasing energy expenditure and increasing appetite as we diet High glycemic carbohydrates (like added refined sugars,…
Ten Tips To Protect Your Body from Toxic Chemicals
Don't put anything on your skin you wouldn't eat! Avoid mainstream consumer skin care, cosmetics and personal care products, period! Need soap? Try natural brands like Dr Bronner's, Mrs. Meyers, Watkins or Nubain Heritage. Don't eat foods made with chemicals you can't pronounce. Read the ingredients labels. If the list of ingredients is too long…
Teach Your Children Well
Teach Your Children Well. A recent study shows that children taught (by example) to eat for emotional reasons, are more likely to eat poorly and be overweight. Guess where they learned it? Yep – researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK set out to answer that question. They studied the dietary habits of 25 children…
Stroke and Dementia Risk Grows with Intake of Artificial Sweeteners
Diet sodas are gaining negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent study found that consuming a daily can of sugar-free soda is associated with higher risks of suffering a stroke or developing dementia. Heavily sugared drinks already had a bad rap for causing a myriad of health issues such as weight gain, liver…
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Signs, Symptoms, and the IBS Connection
If you’re constipated or struggle with gas or bloating you’ve probably already done your fair share of googling things, such as, “What foods cause bloating?”, “How to stop diarrhea”, or “Will taking probiotics stop gas?” But now you’re confused—you’ve cleaned up your diet, stopped taking antibiotics, and are taking probiotics regularly, but the symptoms aren’t…
Short-Chain Fatty Acids: How to Maximize Their Health Benefits
As the old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We all know fiber is good for health but why is this? It turns out it is more complicated than just a way to help you feel full and stay regulated.
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