Archives for January 2021

When people think about improving their liver health, they consider things like refraining from drinking alcohol, avoiding certain medications, or eating healthier. What many people do not realize is that air pollution has a dramatic effect on someone’s liver health as well. People can get scarring … [Read more...]

Many foods are pro-inflammatory, which means that they expedite the body's natural processes in negative ways. Other foods are anti-inflammatory, which calms the body and helps it run better. Anti-inflammatory foods can reduce risk of heart disease, and includes many vegetables such as carrots, … [Read more...]

Probiotics gained a lot of popularity in the past few years. They are a live yeast and bacteria commonly found in supplements, formula and foods for kids. Their benefits range from digestion aid, immunity boost to colic and eczema medication. Prebiotics, though with similar effects, are usually … [Read more...]

Cannabidiol, known as CBD, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, it doesn't cause psychoactive effects. CBD does interact with some of the brain's neurotransmitters, but these are the mood-regulating serotonin and dopamine. Thus, CBD may be helpful in treating anxiety and … [Read more...]

When you think about tea flavors, it is likely you don’t think of garlic. After all, it has strong smell, and we typically add it to cooked dishes for added flavor. Health benefits of garlic are well known, and this is something both alternative and conventional medicine agrees on. For added benefit … [Read more...]

There’s really no two ways about mushrooms. People either like them or develop a strong dislike for them. This is a shame, since mushrooms can provide great benefits to our health. They are versatile and can be added to many dishes. You can grill them or stuff them, and they taste good in soup. … [Read more...]

It is not a secret that what we eat and how much we eat greatly affects our health. These habits are an important part of our lives, and by adopting healthy choices when it comes to food, we take a giant step towards healthier lifestyle. This can be a great source of satisfaction and happiness, as … [Read more...]

Many people suffer from an uncomfortable feeling associated with eating too fast or foods not proper for their diet. This feeling, or bloating can be relieved with the consumption of mint. Studies show that peppermint oil used to treat Irritable bowel syndrome relived symptoms better in people than … [Read more...]

In children it is found that supplements like vitamin D can help reduce obesity in children. Because vitamin D comes from sunlight and fish, children are often lacking in the supplement. Vitamin D assist in the absorption of calcium. Calcium is responsible for health teeth and bones. Studies show … [Read more...]