Recent evidence reveals that while weight loss drugs (anti-obesity medications or AOMs) initially help people shed pounds, stopping these drugs commonly results in rapid weight regain, often within weeks, and stabilizing by six months. This rebound pattern occurs regardless of initial weight, health...
Chronic inflammation can quietly undermine your well-being, but with intentional lifestyle choices, you can support your body’s natural healing processes. Here are six strategies to help reduce and stop chronic inflammation.
1. Prioritize Proper Hydration
Water is essential for flushing toxins and...
The Crucial Role of Nutrition in a Cancer Journey: What to Ask Your Medical Team
If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, understanding the role of nutrition can make a meaningful difference in your treatment, recovery, and overall well-being.
While conventional treatments like...
Alcohol can come with a host of unwanted side effects, from impaired judgment and hangovers to long-term health risks like liver damage and increased anxiety. But why not skip the booze and embrace a vibrant, healthier alternative? Our citrus and strawberry agave spritzer is not just a drink; it’s a...
Hold onto your hats because we're about to dive into the magical world of magnesium - the superhero mineral your body can't live without!
Magnesium: The Unsung Hero of Your Body
Picture this: a tiny mineral, fourth in line for the "Most Abundant in the Human Body" award, secretly pulling the strin...
Yes, pairing fruits with healthy fats like nuts can help with insulin resistance. Here's how:
- Slower Digestion: Healthy fats slow down the digestion of carbohydrates in fruits, leading to a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. This can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, wh ...
Aluminum is literally in everything if you are not careful. From everyday household products like cookware, foil, baking soda, cake-mixes, non-dairy creamers, aspirin, flour, deodorant and even water.
Many common food additives such as contain aluminum. Aluminum can be toxic to our body and can ca...
Yes, pairing fruits with healthy fats like nuts can help with insulin resistance. Here's how:
- Slower Digestion: Healthy fats slow down the digestion of carbohydrates in fruits, leading to a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. This can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, wh ...
The 80/20 rule, widely endorsed by many health and fitness professionals, suggests that maintaining a healthy lifestyle 80% of the time allows for indulgence 20% of the time without compromising long-term health goals. This approach is purported to help individuals stay on track by reducing feelings...
Managing healthy nutrition with cancer OR chronic illness presents several common challenges.
Here are the most significant ones:
Appetite Loss and Weight Management
One of the primary challenges for cancer patients and those with chronic illnesses is maintaining adequate nutrition due to appetit...
I would like to take a moment to honor all the amazing women, not only in October for breast cancer awareness, but throughout the year, for being you. For being selfless, giving, loving, and caring to all around to; for being a mother, grandmother, step-mother, sister, daughter, sister-in-law, daugh...
Most GERD cases involve overweight and obese people. This is because excess body weight, particularly abdominal obesity, contributes to GERD through several mechanisms:
- Increased intra-abdominal pressure: Excess abdominal fat raises pressure within the abdomen, which can push stomach contents upw ...
How are microplastics sneaking into your healthy foods?
A recent study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Public Health reveals that cutting boards made of plastic, particularly polypropylene and polyethylene, can contaminate food with microplastics. Researchers found up to 1,114 microplast...
