When it comes to women's health, it is important to realize how big a factor that food plays. There are many different superfoods that women can eat in order to help support their hormone balance such as flaxseeds, yogurt and bone broth. When it comes to picking foods to eat on a daily basis, women should go with whole foods as they won't be filled with artificial flavors and toxins. Finally, make … [Read more...]
4 Reasons To Avoid Sugar
Sugar is well known to be bad for your health, but it can also have detrimental effects on your skin as well. Not only does sugar destroy collagen, which aids in keeping us looking firm and youthful, but it also triggers production of insulin. Sugar also causes your immune system to weaken and too much of it means your skin cannot fight bacteria on its surface as well. Furthermore, sugar causes … [Read more...]
Sweet & Hot Pepper Benefits and Uses You Need to Know About
Chili peppers are originally from South America, but they have been cultivated by humans for over 5,000 years. Historically, they have been used medicinally to treat ailments ranging from sore throats to hangovers. Hot peppers are popular, but not all peppers are hot. Heat levels range from mild bell, banana and poblano, to hot jalapeño and cayenne, to super hot varieties such as Carolina Reapers. … [Read more...]
Exactly How & Why You Should Detox
There are many different reasons why you should detox your body. When you detox, you help to improve the level of digestion in your liver as it will clear out the toxins in your body that overload the liver. One of the quickest ways to get rid of toxins in your body is simply to look for items that are labeled non toxic. You also can take supplements that are created to support liver function such … [Read more...]
Dynamic Stretching Demonstrated: Workouts & Exercises
Dynamic stretching occurs when a person experiences resistance while stretching that is beyond the normal ROM. A few examples of dynamic stretching include prisoner squats, tube walking, and multi-planar lunges, which are all performed in a standing position. Dynamic stretches on the floor include the hip-spine-shoulder stretch and the Core 4. By beginning and ending workouts with ballistic … [Read more...]
The Blue Zones: Longevity Secrets from Centenarians
As we age, there are many physical limitations that we must face. Often, we associate getting older with deteriorating health, more pain, and cognitive limitations. Considering how most people want to live as long a life as possible, researchers were interested in discovering the secrets of human longevity. In particular, they were curious as to where people lived the longest, as well as which … [Read more...]
5 Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet – Weight Loss & Beyond
The ketogenic diet is popular, but not very well respected by experts. In fairness, the keto diet can be abused by people who just want to eat lots of bacon and butter. However, the core of the diet is based on plant-based foods and healthy fats. To gain the most from a ketogenic diet, consume healthful fats, avoid meats with antibiotics and hormones, and use MCT oil. Ketogenic diets have been … [Read more...]
6 Powerful Ways to Improve Brain Health – David Perlmutter M.D.
It's important while you maintain overall health, that you also maintain your brains health. There are certain things you can do to promote a healthy brain long into the future. Some things you can try is taking antioxidants as a healthy all natural approach. Blueberries, for example, are rich in antioxidants as is many other fruits and vegetables. You may also exercise both your body and your … [Read more...]
New to a Low-Carb Keto Diet? Avoid These Common Mistakes
It seems that the popularity of keto diets is not going away any time soon. If you are looking to limit your intake of carbohydrates, this type of diet may be exactly what you are looking for. However, as a beginner, you should also focus on avoiding some mistakes that are commonly made, due to various misconceptions. Do not undertake any fasting regimes until you consult a medical professional. … [Read more...]
Science Proves It – Alzheimer’s Can Be Prevented and Reversed!
Most of us have a serious dread at the thought of Alzheimer diagnosis. Images of suffering of our loved ones are difficult to bear. We are also primed to think that there is no actual cure and that treatment is reduced to managing the disease. However, some new results from scientific experiments and studies shows that this notion may not be quite true. It is proven under current circumstances and … [Read more...]
How A Keto Program Helps Parkinson’s Disease – David Perlmutter, M.D.
Living a ketogenic lifestyle has been shown to have many benefits for people with various issues such as dementia, obesity, and diabetes. Additionally, a ketogenic program has shown effectiveness towards Parkinson's Disease. Researchers at Oxford have been studying the mechanisms by which ketosis plays a role in Parkinson's Disease. They have found that a unique chemical, which happens to be a … [Read more...]
Can A Ketogenic Diet Treat Mental Disorders? – David Perlmutter, M.D.
The ketogenic diet is known to offer many health benefits for diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as conditions including diabetes and epilepsy. Additionally, this list may also include mental disorders now as well. A journal review was recently published by researchers at Oxford University on how the ketogenic diet could help treat mental illnesses. They used both animal models … [Read more...]
Ketogenic Diet Proves Effective in Alzheimer’s Disease
The human brain requires a lot of energy to operate, consuming around one-quarter of all calories burned. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by an inability to use glucose, the brain's primary fuel source. Ketones are an alternative source of fuel for the brain. A recent study with 26 participants tested whether a ketogenic diet might help those with Alzheimer’s disease. The results of the … [Read more...]
An Apple a Day May Keep the Pharmacist Away
For a long time, people have been told that an apple a day will keep the doctor away. The US Apple Association ran with this, investing a great deal of money to promote it. Based on a study of 8,000 people, who were asked about their visits to medical providers, and their apple eating habits, it was determined that eating an apple a day didn't reduce visits to the doctor. But it did show that … [Read more...]
The LUV Diet vs. the Ketogenic Diet—You Can Have It Both Ways
In the world of nutrition, ketosis has been an increasingly common trend over the past decade. In recent scientific studies, it has been found that elevated uric acid plays a major role in metabolic chaos. High levels of uric acid play an essential role in many metabolic challenges, including obesity and high blood pressure, as well as insulin resistance. Therefore, a diet that aims to lower uric … [Read more...]
Are Cashews Healthy, Ethical, or Sustainable?
Cashews are expensive, but a lot goes into processing them. They come from cashew trees and aren't really nuts. They're actually drupe seeds that grow on the bottom of cashew apples. Once picked and processed, cashews are a good source of protein and are high in fat (both saturated and unsaturated). They also contain many key vitamins and minerals. Research suggests eating cashews can benefit both … [Read more...]
The Daily Five with Sarah Wragge
There are many ways you can pursue habits of healthy eating. There are also many obstacles and temptations, and some discipline is usually required. Fortunately, you can do things that will help you stay on course of burning your fat or sugar avoidance. Drink plenty of water, especially when you first get out of bed. Avoid snacks between meals, to the point where actually fast. Carbs should be … [Read more...]
Untangling LDL-C Elevation in Lean Mass Hyper Responders (LMHR) on a Ketogenic Diet – KetoNutrition
Recently published papers are shedding light on Lean Mass Hyper Responders, or LMHR. This metabolic phenotype - defined by levels of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - is specific to individuals who are athletic or lean. One study of 548 people on low-carb diets found that both BMI and the triglyceride-to-HDL-C ratio were inversely associated with … [Read more...]
Blueberry Blocking Effects of Yogurt
In a study of over 100,000 women, it was found that those who had eaten the highest amount of anthocyanins, which is notably found in blueberries, had a reduced risk of high blood pressure. The people who were eating the most anthocyanins weren't even eating great numbers of fruits. They were eating approximately six strawberries or eleven blueberries. This is equivalent to about a tenth of a cup … [Read more...]
5 Day Water Fast: What to Expect on the Healing Journey
People have used water fasting for a very long time. It has several health benefits, including a reduction in inflammation, and producing new stem cells for the regeneration of tissue. People are often afraid of what they may experience in a water fast, and that's understandable. When you begin a fast, the first thing that happens is that your body begins to use any stored sugar for fuel. This can … [Read more...]