Haven’t most of us at some point in our lives experienced the heartache of a difficult lover? The push and pull? Have you ever considered that you may be living with an elusive lover every day? FOOD! Have you thought about how profoundly intimate food is? Thought about what is behind this powerful connection that our … Continue reading
Overweight and obesity are associated with a significantly increased risk of premature death, particularly among men, with the effect seen across Europe, North America, East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, confirms an individual-participant data meta-analysis. Collating data on almost four million who took part in 189 studies, the researchers found that individuals with a body … Continue reading
When diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it’s important to know you control your fate. Through lifestyle changes, you can prevent type 2 diabetes from progressing to other life-altering conditions. Although it can take years, type 2 diabetes can cause complications including heart disease, kidney disease, and even blindness. This is why it is important to … Continue reading
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and is defined as excessive bacteria presence in the small intestine. Under normal circumstances most of the bacteria in your gut live in the large intestine. The small intestine is the place where most of the nutrients get absorbed. It’s a relatively clean space with a very small … Continue reading
Are you searching for the perfect weight loss equation? We’ve all heard that eating healthy plus exercising more equals successful weight loss, right? But, there are more formulas involved in losing weight. Find out how our experts are using both math and science to provide individualized plans that are clinically proven to help you keep … Continue reading
This year National Napping Day falls on March 13, and is a day after Daylight Savings. In honor of National Napping Day, we compiled a list of several health benefits of napping. Sleep can restore alertness, enhance performance, improve reaction times, and increases productivity, according to the Journal of Sleep Research. Naps can also … Continue reading
Haven’t most of us at some point in our lives experienced the heartache of a difficult lover? The push and pull? Have you ever considered that you may be living with an elusive lover every day? FOOD! Have you thought about how profoundly intimate food is? Thought about what is behind this powerful connection that … Continue reading
Some say experiences last longer than material presents. A typical Valentine’s Day for most couples consists of getting a box of candy and going to a restaurant. Switch up your usual Valentine’s routine and create long lasting memories by trying one of these activities. Strengthen your relationship. Sign up for a couple’s yoga class and … Continue reading
Scientists are beginning to believe the fact that the gut is our second brain. Is there any evidence that some foods could revise our brain chemistry? We know that more serotonin—the “good mood” neurotransmitter—is compounded in the gut than in the brain. This perfectly explains why, sometimes, we just want to devour our problems away.
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Your hands say a lot about your health. Take a look at your nails and you may notice imperfections—white dots, the roughness of the surface—that may not look like much to you, but these blemishes can indicate vitamin deficiency in your body or even serious health problems. From nails that are weak to nails that are pocked, there’s a nutrition cure for almost every ailment. Eating a well-balanced diet filled with protein, vitamins and minerals makes your nails stronger, longer, and healthier from the inside out. … Continue reading