Many patients and physicians have the ability to assist themselves and others in leading a healthier lifestyle, they just don't quite know where to start. The CHIP project is a local program that is completely run by volunteers with a goal of educating others about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. The program has been shown to not only have a dramatic impact on participant's … [Read more...]

Although health and fitness often go hand and hand with reduced body fat and clothes that fit our figures better, these shouldn't be the only goals. The mental benefits that healthy eating and regular exercise can invoke should be equally celebrated. If you're unsure of where to start, the SMART method may serve as a great drawing board. This refers to the SMART goals approach which consists of … [Read more...]

Many of our routine food choices have the ability to either help or harm our health indicators such as our blood pressure readings. Those who are experiencing hypertension may want to avoid foods that are high in nitrate additives such as animal products. By the same token, some nitrates can actually help reduce blood pressure. These particular nitrates are often found in vegetables. Increasing … [Read more...]

A man named Dr. Gabor Maté had experienced trauma throughout his childhood, and he now uses his experience and the skills he's attained along the way as a path to help others. When we are met with trauma in our younger years, it does not just cause a rift between us and the perpetrator(s), but also with how we view the world around us. Learning how to navigate the world with a more centered belief … [Read more...]

A large part of the population has experienced abdominal bloating at some point in their lives. However, if the problem has become a chronic one, identifying the culprit is the first step in feeling better. A smart first step is to look into any potential food sensitivities that you may be facing. The most common sensitivites found in the United States include gluten, eggs, nuts, and dairy, but … [Read more...]

Over the years, mainstream sources of health data have pointed patients looking to prevent or maintain type 2 diabetes into a carbohydrate-free world. Surprisingly, recent data has emerged that shows us this may not be the most effective approach. Our bodies have been shown to process different carbohydrates in different ways, and many of them prove to play a vital role in an overall healthy diet. … [Read more...]

Historically speaking, physicians and specialists have recommended melatonin supplements for simple scenarios like jet lag, and for more serious situations like chronic insomnia. Unfortunately, some research has pointed to these over-the-counter supplements as being quite ineffective. For instance, researchers pulled a large number of common melatonin brands off the shelves to evaluate their … [Read more...]

Avocados have been shown to be a good source of nutrients, such as monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. And some studies have shown that eating avocados can actually improve skin aging. But there are still questions on whether the avocados can reduce skin aging. A study was conducted with women who range in age from twenty-seven to seventy-three. The study went for … [Read more...]

There is a study that has been done, that shows that the consumption of avocados can help with skin elasticity and skin firmness in women. There were 39 subjects in the study, who ranged in age between twenty-seven and seventy-three. All of them had skin that ranged from fair to light brown. The study went on for eight weeks, with some subjects eating one avocado per day, and others sticking with … [Read more...]

There are several things that come to mind when people talk about a ketogenic diet. they think in terms of things like brain health and controlling seizures. But the heart thrives on ketones. In fact, when a heart is failing, it often will then use ketones to improve hydraulic efficiency. A ketogenic diet can be used for the purpose of glycemic control. The aim there, is to keep blood sugar at the … [Read more...]

The glymphatic system is very important to your health. It takes the toxins and metabolic waste that have built up in your body, and it removes them. However, as important as it is, it can get clogged which can be bad for your health. This clogging can be the result of things such as lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors. There are things that you can do to help your glymphatic system - one … [Read more...]

There have been quite a few studies on whether electrosensitivity is real. Over the last ten years, people have reported a lot of different symptoms that they claim are coming from their cell phones. These include headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. Most studies that have been done believe that the symptoms are psychological, and that there isn't any type of real link that exists between … [Read more...]

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 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...]

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...]