News about carcinogens is everywhere. It is common to find a warning sign or article about a substance that leads to cancer almost anywhere, which can be scary. Does everything cause cancer? Do we have to stop eating foods we love? And What can we do to lower our risk? To help demystify this dilemma, […]
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Antibiotics
The human body is only about 10% human cells. The other 90% are microbial cells, most of which reside in the gut. Most microbes in the body are actually essential- they live in harmony with the body and help it survive. When an imbalance in microbial cultures occurs or infection gets a foothold, disease can […]
All About Honey
Honey has many uses in the home. It can be used as a sweeter or topping and is a popular remedy in times of illness. It can also be used to treat sore throats and skin burns, to make face masks and topical creams, and has even been studied to treat cancer. It’s Contents Honey […]
Supplement of the Month: Multivitamins
Multivitamin intake is very common, more than half of Americans take some sort of multivitamin. Whether or not to take one, however, can be confusing. Some research suggests benefit, some suggest no benefit, and some suggest harm. So what’s real and what isn’t? Vitamin Deficiencies in the U.S. Before assessing the safety of a multivitamin […]
Lowering Stress Through Diet
What we eat can have a sedative or magnifying effect on stress. Furthermore, if the diet is not controlled or at least acknowledged during times of stress it can pave the way for a number of eating disorders such a binge eating and anorexia. Research shows that roughly 40% of individuals increase their food intake […]
Nutrition, Microbes, and Gut Health
There is a unique connection between the human body and microbial life. There are about ten times more microbes (like bacteria and fungi) in the human body than there are human cells. Microbes in the gut (the gastrointestinal tract), especially, play a unique role in the metabolism, immunity, and incidence of disease in humans. Diet […]
Three Components of Everyday Nutrition
Nowadays there are countless diet plans and guidelines about what to eat. Yet, concentrating of as little as three components of your daily diet might be enough to keep you healthy. Here are three food components that should make a part of your everyday nutrition and the reasons why: Water. Yes, as obvious as it […]
A Commentary on Keto Diets for Weight Loss
Ketogenic (“keto”) diets are getting a lot of media attention lately. There are countless books, articles, recipes, and videos about keto diets. This is because keto diets have been around for a long time in the clinical setting, and have proven effective at promoting weight loss. There is a reason, however, as to why keto […]
Supplement of the Month: Vitamin C!
Vitamin C is best known for its role in immunity, especially when we are sick. Advice from family and friends is almost always to load-up on vitamin C. Furthermore, vitamin C packets and tablets are selling over-the-counter in almost every pharmacy in town. But the role of vitamin C in immune function is only one […]
Superfoods: All About Berries!
Berries are awesome and there is a lot to say about them. From what classifies as a berry to their antioxidant content and health benefits, information about berries tends to leave people with their mouths open. What Classifies as a Berry? In a botanical sense, a berry is a simple fruit that has many […]