I was an active teenager—I played volleyball, basketball, and softball—but after high school came work and kids, and I wasn’t getting any exercise. Over the years, the number on the scale crept up to the point where I became overweight. I just chalked it up to getting older. But then
Middle age brings a number of changes, especially for women. These changes are often due to perimenopause and menopause as time passes. You can try to fight changes like weight gain and fatigue with exercise, changes in diet and lifestyle changes. However, supplementation may be in order in many cases.
Everyone knows America goes nuts for all kinds of snacks. Many nutritional experts, however, wish Americans would just go for the nuts. While it’s well documented that the grocery aisles and convenience stores are full of unhealthy sugary and salty snacks, extensive studies have shown that a wide variety of
Most people know that when you look for a house, you want a place with “good bones.” In other words, if the structure of the home is in good shape, most people feel they can fix up the rest. If a home doesn’t have good bones, the rest of it
My friend Ann was taking pain medication daily for chronic headaches. She had seen a chiropractor, acupuncturist, physical therapist and medical doctor but could not get relief. In addition to headaches, Ann was diagnosed with eczema and fibromyalgia. She suffered from anxiety, depression, muscle aches, joint pain, fatigue, and had
What do Tom Hanks, Billie Jean King, Larry King, Paula Deen and the winner of the San Francisco marathon all have in common? They all had prediabetes. 1 in 3 Americans do too (that’s over 90 million people). But most of these people won’t do anything to stop it—because 90%
Let’s face it, if you tell someone that you’re vegan, their first reaction will most likely be to check your body weight. Most people know that a vegan diet has been purported to enhance overall well-being, and vegans are expected to be slimmer and keep weight off because they are
There’s a relatively new plant-based food product in town and chances are you’ve already been exposed to it. I’m talking about green food-based products. These are typically featured as powders or capsules that contain an array of dried green leafy vegetables, grasses, sea vegetables, herbs or algae. Many also contain
By Ryan Fossi— Everyone these days seems to have a hate for sugar. It has been named as the culprit in the global obesity epidemic, and is considered the first item you should cut from your diet if you want to lose weight. But have you ever wondered why we
Brain volume peaks in your early 20s and gradually declines for the rest of your life, with people often noticing changes as they get into their 40s, according to American Psychological Association. While the decline of an individual’s mental capacity as they get older is often feared, it can also
You’ve likely heard time and again that your metabolism changes as you get older, especially during your menopausal years. But what is metabolism exactly, and why is it affected by our age? Simply put, metabolism is the chemical process by which your body converts the food you eat and the
The average person’s diet is filled with processed foods and preservatives, which contain high amounts of sugar, “bad fats”, and even synthetic chemicals we have no idea how to pronounce. Luckily you have plenty of healthier choices available to swap out with most foods. But the initiative to make these
Every few months there seems to be a new dietary supplement hitting the market, promising all kinds of health benefits. From increasing sexual stamina and curing impotence to boosting energy and helping you lose weight, there seems to be a miracle supplement for any complaint. So, how do you know
By Neerav Padliya, Ph.D., VP, Research Alliances at Qurr – Every spring, my favorite thing to do is take my family to Newport, Rhode Island. After admiring some of our favorite mansions from the Vanderbilt Era such as Marblouse and Rosecliff, we typically make our way to Fort Adams State
Have you ever thought about why we do not get Alzheimer’s disease at age 20 or Type 2 Diabetes at age 18? Why most cancers and heart attacks happen at a later stage in life? It is because aging is the catalyst for major chronic diseases. Instead of continuing “sick
By Dr. Gavin Armstrong, President & CEO of Lucky Iron Fish— Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world, affecting two billion people – that’s more than 30% of the world’s population. This issue most frequently affects women, and particularly those in developing countries. As
You probably know that eating fish is good for you, but do you know why? Not only is fish a great source of high-quality protein, but fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring is a concentrated source of EPA and DHA Omega-3, nutrients that play a key role in
By Maggie Johnle – Being human takes guts, but a sense of bold confidence doesn’t come easily for everyone; and often requires you to start from the inside. You may need to overcome mental roadblocks and bulldoze through personal physical barriers that have held you back. Now is the perfect time
Contributed by Paulk’s Pride – Muscadines are one of the South’s best-kept secrets. Native to Southeastern United States, the uniqueness of this powerful fruit doesn’t stop at its name. The list of nutritional benefits include helping joint and muscle pain, controlling normal blood pressure, enhancing nerve and muscle
By Joy Stephenson-Laws is the founder of Proactive Health Labs (pH) and her team— According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease. It is considered a brain disease because studies have shown that drugs and alcohol physically change the structure of the brain
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