Carb intake is a common target for many diets with a goal of losing body weight. Although some theories about food abundant in carbs have been debunked, the diets are still around and many people still follow them. It is quite possible that this is the case because there is an effect on the loss of weight, although that effect is much smaller than previously believed. The optimum intake will … [Read more...]

Women have, and still do, play an essential role as healers within their respective communities. A variety of cultures celebrate these female healers. For example, an indigenous tribe in South America worships the Earth Mother. This tendency and gravitation toward wise women may be due to their nurturing nature. They themselves are mothers and better understand the medicinal and spiritual needs of … [Read more...]

Beans have their critics, but they are in fact one of the healthiest foods around. There are 16 types of beans that are consumed globally, including cannellini, black and pinto beans. Beans are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber and iron. Consuming them regularly can reduce cancer risk, improve heart health, and help with weight loss. The Second-Meal Effect refers to how beans keep blood … [Read more...]

Eating an all plant-based diet, also known as veganism, has a wide array of benefits. Although, there are many popular myths surrounding this diet routine. For example, many people believe that a vegan diet does not offer enough protein, although by eating a variety of plant products, humans can consume all the necessary protein they need. Other myths surrounding veganism that have since been … [Read more...]

Muscle health is very important, and exercise is one of the best things that you can do to protect muscle health. But in modern times, finding the time for exercise can be hard, and the pandemic made it even harder. People say that finding the time to exercise is the single biggest obstacle to maintaining an exercise program. The basic recommendation for exercise is that people should exercise for … [Read more...]

Immune nutrition is creating a diet that brings the most benefit to the immune system. This can, in turn, help to prevent or reverse some health conditions. There are three levels of immune nutrition - these include macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients. The immune system has two branches of immunity - innate, or natural immunity, and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is older, and … [Read more...]

The human brain is an incredible organ that is responsible for life as we know it. Although as humans age, the brain tends to degenerate at a faster rate. So, in order to combat this deterioration, the brain undergoes a process known as autophagy. This allows for the brain to heal and regenerate to create a loss toxic environment. If people engage in positive lifestyle changes and provide the … [Read more...]

People often describe muscle memory as the body being able to remember particular movements, or to regain the muscle mass that you lose when you don't exercise for a period of time. What it truly means is that if you stop exerising for a time, it doesn't take as ong to regain the muscle mass as it took the first time you did it. And it doesn't have as much to do with your body actually … [Read more...]

Fish are part of a healthy diet as they are packed with protein and healthy fats. However, there is often a debate between farm raised fish and wild caught. More specifically, which one should be consumed. While wild caught fish tend to be more nutritious due to their varied diet, commercial fishing can be a major disruption to ocean ecosystems. On the other hand, the alternative of farm raised … [Read more...]

Postbiotics are a type of bioactive compound that is basically the remaining compound that exists after the body breaks down things like fiber. Some of the more common postbiotics are exopolysaccharides, cellular wall fragments, and metabolites. Potbiotics carry several health benefits, including helping to fight inflammation, improving the immune system, helping to alleviate digestive disorders, … [Read more...]

The fourth season of "Stranger Things" is enjoyable, but is also relevant to adolescent psychiatry. In the story, high school teens are bullied by a monster named Vecna that haunts them based on their own traumas. It is a good representation of how people externalize disorders. On the other hand, the show's portrayal of teens smoking marijuana is concerning. Too many youths wrongly believe that … [Read more...]

Even though President George W Bush was known for not enjoying broccoli, people arund the country have actually been taking more of a liking to broccoli. Between the years of 1980 and 1988, broccoli consumption actually doubled. Broccoli was actually originally domesticated from wild cabbage. It arrived in England in the mid-1700s, and was thenbrought to the United States in the 1920 by Italian … [Read more...]

Prior to the development of shoes, people had to walk barefoot over all kinds of surfaces, including dirt and rock. There is actually some physical benefit to being barefoot. It can lead to a reduction in inflammation, give a boost of antioxidants, help to improve sleep, and encourage healthy blood flow. It can even help reduce blood viscosity, which can help to improve cardiovascular health. The … [Read more...]

From a philosophical perspective, some may question the quest for a life that is very long. At the same time, you can turn this question into a dilemma about life and the necessity of it. The point is, of course, to contribute, to the world and society. Ideally, you want that life to be without disease and full of vitality, and that is something that you can greatly influence. It turns out that we … [Read more...]

Scientific research often takes most unexpected path. In the newest development, a team of researchers is trying to explain how a group of people in remote area of Ecuador rarely experiences cancer. These people are quite small, and there may be a correlation between this genetic disorder and relatively low occurrence of cancer. Furthermore, the number of those suffering from diabetes is also well … [Read more...]

If your initial reaction to the diet I am going to describe is that it is just another fad, I don’t think I would be able to blame you. We hear about many different trends and the amount of information can be overwhelming. Being a medical professional means that taking care of my patients is important to me. Keeping them healthy is the primary goal and the food that we eat is an important part of … [Read more...]

Intermittent fasting has become a popular method of losing weight. The argument for intermittent fasting is it increases your body’s responsiveness to insulin. When fasting, the body's blood glucose levels decline, leading to a drop in insulin production, which in turn causes the body to burn stored energy and, eventually, fat. However, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that … [Read more...]

Scientists have explained the importance of vitamins to your overall health long time ago. We can now identify foods that are rich in minerals and vitamins and modify our diets accordingly. However, it is the fact that vast majority of Americans have vitamin deficiencies. This is due to the pace of our lives, levels of stress and avoidance of healthy and controlled diet. Even with the abundance of … [Read more...]

It was a systemic and planned discrimination that many farmers that happened to be Black had to endure. The last decade of the last century saw this demographic group lose close to 90% of all the arable land they owned. Even today, as we strive to fight these ingrained mechanisms, the stress levels they face are worrisome. They will tell you that they are not afraid of illnesses, but feel that it … [Read more...]

Seeing your loved one suffer from a disease like Alzheimer’s takes an extreme emotional toll on everyone involved. The fact is this disease is growing fast among the general population. In its essence, it means your brain degenerates on a massive scale, which affects cognitive abilities and memory. Unfortunately, it also affects personality which makes dealing with the issue even more difficult. … [Read more...]