We put a lot of enthusiasm and work into a garden, whether it is floral or vegetable one. You know it is a hard work, but very rewarding in the end. Fighting off the pests and insects is one of the main challenges a gardener faces. There are many commercially available products that will help you in that fight, but many of us prefer a concoction that is made at home. That way, we can control what … [Read more...]

When people no longer consume carbohydrates, or they begin to fast, there is a decrease in insulin levels and a depletion of glycogen. The result is that the body changes into a state of fat-burning. In such as state, our brains cannot use fat for fuel, so an alternative source of energy is required without any glucose and the result is that fats are converted to ketones in the liver. The ketones … [Read more...]

Research has demonstrated that a ketogenic diet can provide numerous benefits to people in regards to supporting and restoring their metabolic health. It is especially important for women to be metabolically healthy during their entire lifespan, since the female body is made to perform in a specific way that depends on good metabolic health. Metabolic health has an impact on various phases of … [Read more...]

There are many different great supplements on the market for muscle growth that you should try right now. One of those is whey protein powder which comes in the form of concenrtate or isolate. Concentrate is a form with less protein and more carbs and fats. You also should start taking creatine as it is a great way to get an extra pump to your muscles. Finally, essential amino acids are a great … [Read more...]

The number one killer for humans is cancer. The problem with this disease is that it can attack so many different organs and parts of our body, that it feels like it is impossible to defend against it. However, we can definitely make it more difficult for cancer to penetrate our health defensive mechanism. The approach to this needs to be across different dimension, such as diet, exercising and … [Read more...]

The Whole 30 diet is one that eliminates all processed foods as well as grains, soy and dairy. The diet is pretty restrictive and can be difficult to follow both in the short and long term. One of the best things that you can do to help you have a more successful change is to plan ahead and meal prep all of your food ahead of time. You also need to understand that there will be struggle when … [Read more...]

Blood sugar has a pretty big impact on the way our immune system functions. We see this in diabetes patients all the time as their struggles with their blood sugar sometimes leads to the loss of limbs or even death in the most severe cases. One of the biggest reasons for this is that the amount of insulin that our body produces has an effect on the inflammation of our body. Therefore, we need to … [Read more...]

There are many different things that can cause leaky gut snydrome but luckily there are many ways to fix them as well. Many people don't realize it but our gut health has amajor affect on most of our body in general. When we have poor gut health we can see an increased risk at many different things such as autoimmune diseases, dementia and chronic fatigue. The best way to fix leaky gut is to … [Read more...]

There are many different ways that you can start incorporating lemon into your side dishes. For example, when you are making rice you can sprinkle some lemon juice over it as well as some zest for some added flavor. You also can make Greek style potatoes where you cook them in lemon juice and then sprinkle some zest over the top of the finished product. Finally, you can make a very easy lemon … [Read more...]

People that eat a paleolithic diet often feel that many of the chronic illnesses people face, like heart disease and diabetes, are caused by the sedentary lifestyles we lead combined with the processed food we eat. The paleo diet asks people to eat only foods that can be hunted and gathered, and combine that with regular exercise. Some people who follow the paleo diet take it so far as to only eat … [Read more...]

When someone is eating a ketogenic diet, they eat high a diet with a lot of fat, and very few carbohydrates. Ketogenic diets do have benefit for specific people with certain health conditions, but in terms of the average healthy person, there isn't much evidence to point to it being the diet that most people should follow. People do lose weight quickly on a ketogenic diet, but there are some … [Read more...]

When it comes to prunes and plums, they're technially the same fruit but one of them is dried while the other isn't. A plum is known as a stone fruit because it has a single hard pit that feels like a stone. A prune is very simply a dried up plum and because of this they tend to be more sweet but also don't have as strong of a flavor. Finally, there are many different types of plums but the two … [Read more...]

When it comes to the mitochondrial energy that we are producing, it is important to understand how it relates to oxidative stress and the defense of antioxidants. We have many powerful toxins in our body from the foods that we eat or the environment around us. In order to fight off against those toxins we need to have powerful antioxidants as well. There has even been research that shows that … [Read more...]

One of the most important things that we can do in our diet is to make sure that we get a good amount of fruit and vegetables. The reason that fruits and vegetables are so colorful is because they have phytonutrients in them which help protect them from germs, bugs and the sun. Most Americans don't get the range of colorful foods they need as most don't get anywhere near enough fruit or vegetables … [Read more...]

The health of ones microbiome can affect depression in children. There are many different signs and symptoms that can show that your child may be feeling depressed. Some of those signs are self-loathing, having a loss of energy and feeling guilt. There are also some treatment options that your children can use such as psychotherapy as well as anti-depressant medication. Finally, there are many … [Read more...]

The carnivore diet is one that is based off getting the best possible meat sources that you can find. Obviously, based off of the name the primary food for your diet is going to be red meat. Of course there are going to be many benefits from this diet such as the additional of protein, but there are also risks as well such as an increased risk at heart disease. If you are thinking about starting … [Read more...]

Olive oil is one of the healthiest oils that we can consume because it is all natural. There is however a difference between extra virgin olive oil and regular olive oil as extra virgin is a much more pure concentration. There is also bad olive oil on the market which is why it is important to check labels and pay attention to the brand name. Finally, make sure that you understand that olive oil … [Read more...]

There are many different foods that you should be eating before, during and after a hike. For example, trail mix is one of the best foods to eat while on a hike because it is portable and can give you an extra energy boost. You also want to make sure that you bring a water bottle with you on your hike so that you can stay hydrated. Finally, try to bring a combination of protein and carbs in your … [Read more...]

Your skin is your bodies largest organ and it protects you from viruses, bacteria, and the sun's ultraviolet light. It also uses the sun to produce Vitamin D, it also helps keep your bodies temperature. Toxins can damage your skin and cause not only skin cancer but other things such as irratation and inflammation. Parabens found in cosmetics, hair shampoo, lotions, facial cleansers can cause … [Read more...]

Rakesh Patel used to be a driven to work weeks that were over 100, putting in the time and the grind. He had no life outside of work and burnout was a way to prove your worth, it was glorified. Then, while in Colorado he went on his first climb in the mountains and was hooked. He has continued to climb and has brought some principles of climbing into his work life. He is calmer during surgeries, … [Read more...]