A large number of people around the world suffer from depression, and for a long time, the understanding of depression was based on seratonin. Basically, it was believed that if you had lower levels of seratonin, this would lead to depression. In the last several decades, however, scientists have started to doubt this theory. New theories believe that some of the things that contribute to … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]