Vitamin D is critical for the function of your immune system! Human beings have been exposed to viruses for millenniums. Unfortunately, we are currently facing one of the worse viruses that we have possibly encountered. But what about if vitamin D was the key factor that could help combat this invisible enemy. When humans are […]
It’s all in the gut! Spring and summer are a joy, unless you’re one of millions who suffer with seasonal allergies. Then it can be a really miserable couple of seasons of sniffling, scratchy throat, coughing, itchy eyes – or the alternative – taking medications that make you sleepy or even more detrimental side effects that […]
Dental Health is Supported by Nutrition While oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing are fundamental to maintaining healthy teeth and gums, the significance of nutrition in promoting dental health should not be underestimated. The foods we consume play a pivotal role in supporting oral well-being, influencing everything from tooth development to gum health. This […]
The Truth about Saturated Fat Saturated fats have been a topic of debate for years, but recent research suggests that they may not be as harmful as once thought and can even play a beneficial role in health. Here’s why saturated fats is good for your health: 1. Energy Source Efficient energy: Saturated fats provide […]
Nutrition and its Impact on Holistic Health Nutrition is the cornerstone of holistic health, influencing not only physical well-being but also mental and emotional vitality. Holistic health, often viewed as a comprehensive approach to wellness, emphasizes the interconnectedness of various aspects of an individual’s life. This essay explores the profound impact of nutrition on holistic […]
Sucralose: A Sweetener That Could Kill You A review on the synthetic sweetener sucralose (marketed as Splenda), published in the journal Toxicology and Environmental Health, overturns widely held misconceptions about the purported safety of this ubiquitous artificial sweetener. Found in tens of thousands of products and used by millions of consumers around the world, sucralose’s unique ability […]
Feeling Blue? Ever heard of the expression “feeling blue”? Well, it might surprise you that this expression originated from when a ship would fly a blue flag to display an officer or captain had perished on board. Over time, the expression “feeling blue” has evolved into meaning feeling down, sad, or even downright depressed. Depression […]
All About Salt When it comes to watching your salt intake, most people focus on limiting certain foods–but some beverages, like sports drinks, are often high in sodium. Salt is the primary seasoning used to flavor food and an essential ingredient of the diets of both animals and humans alike. The human body contains about […]
Sick & Tired? Burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. Some experts think that other conditions, such as depression, are behind burnout but, whatever the cause, job burnout can affect your physical and […]
The Dangers of Cell Phones According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy, which are often referred to as radiation. This radiation is typically associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and artificial lighting. There are also natural […]
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