Shirley Webb, a 78-year-old grandmother from Illinois, never picked up a weight until two years ago, Today, she is a record-setting weightlifter who can deadlift up to 245 pounds. In 2014, Webb was talked into going to Club Fitness gym by her granddaughter. By the next year, she was lifting weights in competitions. In November 2015, she set a state record for her age by deadlifting 237 pounds. In … [Read more...]

Leafy greens are a powerhouse of protection and nutrition for our bodies. Dandelion greens break down fats, help with digestion, and help protect the liver, aiding it in cleaning dangerous chemicals out of your body. They also prevent cataracts. They improve gut health, with prebiotics as well. Bok Choy is in the same family as Broccoli sprouts (tiny young broccoli of 3-5 days old) Bother are … [Read more...]

Unlike traditional supermarkets or grocery stores which may be owned by corporations, food co-ops are owned by the community. This shared ownership allows food co-ops to charge reasonable prices and tailor their product selection to the needs of the community. These food co-ops often source produce from local farmers and focus on high-quality, healthy products. By joining a food co-op, members … [Read more...]

Plums are a stone fruit, in the same family as peaches, apricots and cherries. They have a pit that is hard like a rock, and technically a "drupe" which means one seeded similar to olives, mangoes and dates. Prunes are a dried plum, and plums are specifically grown to make prunes, as they are sweeter and more condensed than plums. Plums have over 300 varieties and can be Freestone or Clingstone, … [Read more...]

Brain fog isn’t an actual medical diagnosis, but more of a feeling of having poor concentration, forgetfulness and difficulty focusing. Brain fog can adversely affect productivity and decision-making, and sudden onset brain fog could be a sign of a serious condition. Diet has an impact of brain fog. Caffeine, alcohol and refined simple carbs can contribute to it. Instead, try to eat colorful … [Read more...]

MCT oil, also known as medium-chain triglyceride oil, comes from coconut or palm oil and has a myriad of benefits. As compared with other fatty acids, MCT oil is easier for the body to digest. Some of the many benefits of MCT oil include aiding in weight loss, raising energy levels, fighting off disease, recovering from exercise, and improving overall health. To take MCT oil, it's best to add it … [Read more...]

Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy is something that could be considered a standard of care against breast cancer. Ketogenic uses ferroptosis protocol cycled with other supplements. High levels of vitamin C are given by IV as well. Patients were asked to keep their Glucose levels to down to a Ketogenic range. This is complementing radiotherapy and seems to be working on aggressive breast cancer with no … [Read more...]

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...]

Okra originated in Africa and came across the ocean, with captive African women and girls, the seeds woven into their hair. It was planted in the Southern United States and has since become a staple. It can be found in Southern cuisine such as gumbo. Okra plants are about six foot tall and the okra that you find in the grocery store is actually a seed pod. Okra is a good source of not only finger … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]