Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
House of Cards: Diffusing Domestic Tension in the Pandemic
For many of us, the pandemic has represented not only a time of isolation but also a time of friction. Spending so much time at home with our loved ones often puts a strain on relationships, resulting in arguments, fallout, and sometimes even breakups. If you’re struggling with any of the above, you may need…
Read MoreThru a Zen lens: Another way to look at cancer (Part I & II)
Your Nutritional Moment of Zen A theory: What to do about it…before, during…and after It’s worth repeating several times): An ounce of prevention is worth a pound ton of cure Part 1 – The premise behind this paper It comes down to this: You can’t expect to go down the right road when you are…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Your Fitness When the Cold Weather Keeps You Inside
Is cold weather bringing down your workout routine? You can stay fit and healthy even when you’re stuck indoors. Here are some tips for keeping up your program no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. Make Exercise Convenient One of the key factors in keeping up a fitness routine when the weather keeps you…
Read MoreHelping a Loved One Suffering From a Chronic Condition
If you’re a friend or caregiver to a patient with a chronic condition such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, or if your loved one suffered a stroke that led to a long-term disability, you may be wondering how you can help to improve their lives. Even though some chronic conditions like arthritis and diabetes are incurable,…
Read MoreKey Foods to Boost the Immune System
The immune system provides a robust anatomical barrier that serves as a host defense mechanism. One of these anatomical barriers is the gastrointestinal tract, inside which there are many defense mechanisms such as peristalsis, gastric acid, bile acids, digestive enzymes, flushing, thiocyanate, defensins, and gut flora. The gut flora (microbiota) is a key focus for…
Read MoreCould Running Be Associated with A Lower Risk of Mortality?
A study has uncovered that running or jogging, regardless of the amount above one session per week, could be associated with lower rates of mortality. A 2017 study established that physical exercise can reduce cellular aging by nine years. This was proven by measuring the length of white blood cell telomeres, the nucleotide endcaps of our chromosomes, which…
Read More5 Health New Year’s Resolutions
Having new year’s resolutions can help you to better control your health and reach your goals in 2022.
Read MoreNutrition Therapy Helps Prevent Progression in Youth with Prediabetes
By Megan Brooks NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Routine nutrition counseling can reverse elevated blood sugar and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents with prediabetes, report New York-based researchers. “All children with prediabetes should see a nutritionist. This has been part of the standard of care, but with no empirical,…
Read MoreOne Episode of Binge Drinking Can Alter Genes That Affect Sleep
Just one episode of binge drinking can alter your sleep genes. That was the shocking finding of a study released by the University of Missouri School of Medicine. The study was intended to understand the mechanisms of how sleep deprivation may contribute to alcoholism in humans. It explored how binge drinking effects sleep, which it does, but…
Read MoreRecover From Life Events With Exercise
Image by Pixabay It’s not a secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has been rough on everyone. According to Nature Portfolio, the US Census Bureau reported that more than 42% of people surveyed were struggling with the effects of anxiety and depression. The economy plummeted and 20.6 million jobs were lost. The loneliness of living in…
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