Here are some of the most recent Health posts.
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...
Turmeric (Curcumin)
In the U.S., turmeric is best known as a spice. It's one of the main components of curry powder. In India and other parts of Asia, turmeric is used to treat many health conditions. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and perhaps even anticancer...
Licorice Inhibits Replication of Coronavirus
FOOD AS MEDICINE By Joseph Mercola December 25, 2021 Updated: December 25, 2021 biggersmaller Print Glycyrrhizin was valued in ancient Arabia and Greece for treating coughs and in China for relieving irritation of the mucous membranes. In modern times, glycyrrhizin...
5 Reasons to Find a Workout Partner
Want to be more fit and healthy? Ask someone to be your buddy by AARP, April 27, 2018 GETTY IMAGES Studies show that when people commit to working out together, they are much more likely to do it than those who go solo. Trying to tone up or slim down? Before you start...
Mindfulness with Yoga
In a yoga class, as you learn to do yoga poses, you will be instructed to notice your breath and the way your body moves during the exercises. The is the foundation of a mind-body connection. A well-balanced series of yoga exercises gives you the opportunity to scan...
Dietary Changes for Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a disorder that damages your small intestine and keeps it from absorbing the nutrients in food. The damage to your intestinal tract is caused by your immune system's reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Some...
Rosemary Keto Crackers
Yes, you CAN eat crackers on the keto diet and this recipe is here to prove it. These are perfect to pair with a cheese and charcuterie plate. We've fancied them up with a bit of rosemary. It adds that savory, herby flavor that can take a normal cracker to the next...
ALL ABOUT NIGHTSHADES
The nightshade family. While the vast majority of people have no problems with nightshades, they can cause serious problems for anyone struggling with an autoimmune disease, as well as some people who simply have a digestive sensitivity to them.
PAIN, THE BRAIN AND EMOTION
…”It’s all in your head Jimmy, the test results confirm that you’re okay”, those were the exact words spoken to a patient. The said patient had run so many tests because of the physical symptoms he was experiencing, however, it turned out, he was going through an...