Vitamin D production from the skin is the primary natural source of vitamin D but many people have too little vitamin D because they live in places where sunlight is limited, especially in winter, and they limit sunlight too much. Since people with darker skin tend to have lower levels of vitamin D … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
The pros of plant-based foods on your gut health
The Gut effects our overall well being according to studies that suggest people with an imbalance of healthy bacteria can lead to depression and anxiety. We need to eat plants! The majority of our diets should not be meat and dairy but plant based, including herbs and legumes. Start small, do not go … [Read more...]
Does N-Acetyl Cysteine Boost Glutathione Levels In The Body?
Cysteine is one of three amino acids (along with glycine and glutamine) that makes up glutathione, an important super-antioxidant found in the body's cells. Glutathione is considered the strongest of all antioxidants in the body and has a variety of functions in the body. Due to its spread … [Read more...]
All about small dense LDL cholesterol
Small dense LDL cholesterol is a protein that can increase a person's risk of many diseases if they have too much of it. The liver makes blood cholesterol which is a fatty substance that carries cholesterol and fat back and forth to our cells. It also helps our body create hormones. The issue with … [Read more...]
Spore Based Probiotic And Prebiotics Can Boost Gut Health
In 2017, a randomized, placebo-controlled study, published in the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology, looked at healthy men and women with an average age of 21 years, 13 people in the placebo group and 15 in a spore-produced probiotic group. The researchers found that the spores-based … [Read more...]
Here’s Why Food For The Microbiome Is Good For Human Beings
Prebiotics are dietary fibers that help produce good bacteria within our gut that are used to offset the bad bacteria in our gut. There are many different types of prebiotics that can help us such as fructan, and lactulose. There are many health benefits to using prebiotics as it helps to prevent … [Read more...]
Saffron Put to the Test for Alzheimer’s
In 2010, research found that the spicy, saffron, had similar effectiveness on those suffering from mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's. This Persian traditional medicine had the added benefit of causing less side-effects like vomiting compared to leading medicines of the time. During 2013, researchers … [Read more...]
Testosterone In Men Decline As We Age, Learn How To Reverse It
This natural decline begins around the age of 30 and continues for the rest of a human life. When men reach the age of 50, the decline can lead to symptoms and signs such as impotence, changes in sexual desire, depression, anxiety, decreased muscle mass, less energy, weight gain, anemia and hot … [Read more...]
Do You Want to Regulate Vital Functions? Learn How CBD Can Help
CBD can help regulate vital functions within our body. CBD can improve gut health because it stimulates the CB1 receptors that are located within our gastrointestinal tract. This allows for stomach acid to be reduced as well as lowering nausea symptoms. CBD can also improve our metabolism as it … [Read more...]
Bamboo leaf tea comes loaded with benefits, but is it the next big brew?
There are many health benefits that come with implementing bamboo leaves into our diet. Bamboo leaves contain protein as well as many minerals such as calcium, potassium and iron. Silica which comes from infused bamboo leaves are used to help strengthen our hair and nails while also increasing bone … [Read more...]
Turmeric And Other Foods That You Should Never Combine With Tea
There are many different foods that you shouldn't combine with tea because of the health issues that it can cause. Flour when added to tea can cause digestive issues such as constipation and acid build up. Green vegetables also hurt the level of iron that can be absorbed by our bodies. Many people … [Read more...]
Five signs of a weak immune system
There are a few different signs that your body shows you that you have an immune system that is weak. For example, if you are having frequent digestive issues you may have a weak immune system as 70% of our immune system is in our gut. This can lead to frequent diarrhea, gas or constipation. Another … [Read more...]
10 Symptoms of Celiac Disease You Should Know, According to Experts
Celiac is a disease that is quite complex in its nature. It can have many different symptoms and has a potential to affect virtually any organ system. It is a disorder that affects immunity and is triggered by gluten alone. When suffering from celiac, intake of gluten leads to intestine damage that … [Read more...]
10 Detoxifying, Filling Foods to Help You Slim Down Without Deprivation
The least successful diets are those full of deprivation. Those will always be here, as one fad or another, but for those looking for the efficient way to manage their weight, there are diets focused on whole and natural foods. This type of food has everything you need in order to maintain your body … [Read more...]
Why the gut microbiota affects mood
Maintaining a healthy microbiota intestinal system can improve one's mood. Digestive system bacteria influences the synthesis of serotonin, known as the happiness hormone. Scientific research has revealed that the composition of one's microbiota intestinal can affect depression, anxiety and … [Read more...]
Connecting brain health to gut health: The gut-brain axis
Many people don't think about it but brain health and gut health have a very direct relationship. This is becoming more and more undisputed within the scientific community as more research continues to be done. This is partially because a persons gut microbiome plays a role in regulating serotonin … [Read more...]
Myth Busters: 5 truths about papaya that you need to know right now
There are some myths and some truths when it comes to the health benefits and risks of eating papaya. Some people think that papaya is bad for you if you eat the seeds, but the seeds are high in micro nutrients, but to gain any sort of benefit from them, you have to eat them in large quantities. … [Read more...]
Anxiety disorder symptoms and treatments
There are several different types of anxiety and all come with their own range of symptoms. There is anxiety disorder which has its own host of symptoms like a rapid heart rate and dizziness. There is more severe types of anxiety like panic disorder, which is a bout of extreme anxiety that can last … [Read more...]
Vitamin D-3 Can Support A Healthy Immune System
Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin crucial to the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. It is found in sunlight as well as in foods such as halibut, mackerel, salmon, cod liver oil, sardines, dairy, and some fortified orange juices. Vitamin D3 is a critical building block of the body's health. It … [Read more...]
Health benefits of turmeric
Turmeric may not be widely known in America, but it is one of the main spice ingredients of curry in powder form. It is native to Asia and, due to its color, it is frequently used for dyeing. There is a popular belief that it provides benefits to our health, and now the research supports those … [Read more...]
Does exercise lower cholesterol?
We know that the biggest effect on cholesterol levels comes from our diet, but many of us ask if exercise can also help lower the levels of cholesterol. It turns out that it can, as long as we do it regularly. Good activities in this sense include high pace walking, jogging or training using … [Read more...]
Combat fluid retention and accelerate weight loss with hibiscus flower infusion
If you are looking for a natural health supplement that has multiple different benefits, then the hibiscus flower is one that has some great benefits if you are looking to combat fluid retention or obesity. The flower can be used with the dry leaves or more popularly it can be used as a tea inside … [Read more...]
5 Incredible Health Benefits of Beets, According to Nutritionists
Super foods -- foods that are particularly healthy -- are the talk of nutrition focused people these days. Beets are considered by some to be just such a super food. They're low in calories and full of soluble and insoluble fiber. The nitrates in beets are good for you heart and therefore also good … [Read more...]