Here are some of the most recent Health posts.
“Nurturing Your Gut: A Guide to a Healthy Gut Microbiome”
The human gut is a complex and fascinating ecosystem that plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. A healthy gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome, which influence not only our digestive health but also...
SKIN – How important for health?
SKIN - how important for health? Skin is possibly our last thought when we focus on health. YET the facts are: 1. Skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of the body. 2. Skin is the organ that comes into contact with the rest of the world. Both of...
Improving Your Levels of Happiness
by Marianne Love Did you know, that when you hug someone, you release oxytocin, This effect is amplified when you hold your embrace for 20 seconds or longer. A nice warm hug literally melts away the tension. Take some time to appreciate yourself, your strengths, and...
Health Tips to Make a Difference by Dr. Joyce Mollenhauer
In my many years of experience, I have had in the medical field and in life, I have observed that the more detailed information that is given to an individual, the less the information is utilized for improved health. My purpose in the column of health tips is to...
Water And Our Bodies
I’d like to share some pretty cool facts about water and our bodies! Did you know that different cells contain different amounts of water? Our bones are about 22% water. Adipose or fat tissue is about 25% water. Our muscle and brain tissue are about 75% water and our...
Your Brain on Drums
It doesn’t surprise me that this trend has come around now and is especially popular with women because drums put us in synch with Mother Earth.
Benefits About Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil is high in antioxidants and may have several benefits for health. These include the treatment of asthma and various skin conditions, lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, aiding in weight loss, and protecting brain health.
Fine tune your sense of balance
Get beyond balance basics with these expert-endorsed strategies. Of course, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine if you’ve fallen, are worried about falling due to balance problems or dizziness, or have chronic health conditions. Add balance...
What Are The Benefits of Eating Brazil Nuts?
Brazil Nuts Nutrition Heart health Thyroid health Antioxidants Anti-inflammatory Blood sugar Brain functioning How to eat Excessive consumption Selenium toxicity Summary We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this...
The benefits of pet therapy
When patients are ill or injured, the associated stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and decreased satisfaction with the care they receive. Pet therapy—the use of trained animals to benefit patients and improve outcomes—is a way to effectively address patients'...
The Paleo Diet
A Beginner's Guide Plus Meal Plan The paleo diet is designed to resemble what human hunter-gatherer ancestors ate thousands of years ago. Although it’s impossible to know exactly what human ancestors ate in different parts of the world, researchers believe their diets...
Mental Health Risks Linked to High Fructose Corn Syrup
Beyond suppressing our metabolism's cue to stop eating, corn syrup may also affect mood and behavior BY Martha Rosenberg TIMEMarch 7, 2022 If you’re like most people, you’re aware of the prevalence of high fructosecorn syrup (HFCS) in the food supply and the ongoing...
Medicinal Properties of Cucumbers
Here are 17 great reasons to eat these undercover fruit BYGreenMedInfo TIMESeptember 28, 2021 The humble cucumber can keep your body cool and hydrated, even as it prevents diseases such as diabetes. Eat them raw and you get a juicy crunch. Pickle them in brine and you...
The 13 Healthiest Leafy Green Vegetables
Kale is considered one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables on the planet due to its many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. For example, one cup (67 grams) of raw kale packs 684% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin K, 206% of the DV for vitamin A and 134% of the...
Flaxseed
Health Benefits of Flaxseed With its mild, nutty flavor and crisp, crunchy consistency, flaxseed is a versatile ingredient that can enhance the taste and texture of almost any recipe. One way to use this seed is by mixing it into my morning smoothie. It also makes an...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
THE OATS Oats themselves are a grain in its whole form. Rolled oats, or steel cut oats especially, are packed with fiber, and protein! Roughly one cup of dry regular rolled oats is 10g of protein, that is more protein than an egg, AND you get more food for...
Almonds and Health
The almond is a tree nut native to the Mediterranean region. Historically, almond trees grew there wild and were later cultivated as early as 3000 BC. Almonds are even referenced in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, as a prized food given as gifts. The...
Endlessly Customizable Stuffed Peppers
The New Classic True to its name, this recipe sticks to the classic taste of the “basic” stuffed pepper recipe—but with a new approach to those favorite flavors. Hearty lentils, savory portabella mushrooms, umami-packed tomatoes, and sautéed onions combine with brown...
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bone. Also, laboratory studies show that vitamin D can...
Real Black Pepper Plant
Black pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called pepper, perennial climbing vine of the family Piperaceae and the hotly pungent spice made from its fruits. Black pepper is native to the Malabar Coast of India and is one of the earliest spices known. Widely used as a spice...