There’s a trend that’s been sweeping social media recently. Maybe you’ve seen it: #motivationmonday. With an average of almost 11 million posts, and probably spiking even higher in the Resolution month of January, this weekly motivational boost seems to really be helping people get moving. There’s actually some real psychology behind it as well. […]
Lifting your spirits might be as easy as adding more beans to your plate. In the October 2018 issue of “Nutrition,” a study that monitored almost 17,000 American adults enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), reported that found that people who reported eating more overall fiber (including whole grains, fruits and […]
This time of year, diets are everywhere. According to Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Good Housekeeping Institute, and author of “Dressing on the Side (and other Diet Myths Debunked)” better health and weight loss begin with choices that, over time, become habits – supporting lifelong change through tangible, actionable strategies that you can adapt for […]
So you overdid it over the holidays. Not unusual. In fact, chances are you woke up with a nasty hangover more than once. There are a lot of supplements and “lab-made” remedies on the market these days that claim that a capsule or liquid shot, taken just before you go to bed, will stop you […]
By now you’ve probably heard about this “revolutionary” new concept of “Dry January,” where you try to go the entire month without picking up a pint of beer or that whiskey you got as a gift as a way to detox after a couple months of holiday boozing. It’s certainly a worthy goal, and now […]
That bright orange spice that colors your curry is called Turmeric, and within its vibrant colors is a magical, powerful, natural anti-inflammatory called curcumin. And if you’re suffering from inflammatory disorders, joint pain, or just common muscle soreness, you need to run out to your local health food store or vitamin shop and get yourself […]
Trying to “detox” after the holidays? Feeling bloated, stiff and achy? Daily exercise is absolutely essential for keeping your whole body in good working order, and physical activity stimulates your body’s major detoxification organs, including your intestines, urinary tract, sweat glands, circulatory system, and lymphatics. New research shows that as little as 20 minutes of […]
Every single day, we are exposed to toxins. Air pollutants, heavy metals, mold, and airborne pathogens are around us all the time – without us even knowing it. Many of our foods are full of toxins too, like pesticides, antibiotics, and even added sugars. These toxins are serious contributors to inflammation. They ‘turn on’ genes […]
Stop ignoring those achy joints, bursitis flare-ups and stomach aches. Inflammation is one of the most common as well as most serious causes of chronic disease. Here’s why: high levels of inflammation in the body cause your cells to deteriorate and lose their ability to function properly. In turn, this leads to the development […]
Did you have fun imbibing more than usual over the holiday season? Well, here’s your new year’s wake up call. In a recent report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, apparently there’s new evidence that alcohol consumption, even moderate amounts, can increase the occurrence of certain cancers. Just having one little drink a […]