In our busy lives, with numerous responsibilities vying for our time, we often cut back on sleep so we can have more waking hours to handle it all. While this might seem like a good solution, it often causes more… Continue Reading
What is Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X? Metabolic Syndrome and Syndrome X are two names for the same problem. It is a disorder that involves a combination of three or more of the following health problems: excess body fat around… Continue Reading
There is a well-established body of research in the scientific community that shows chronic inflammation promotes a wide range of health problems and disease. There are two different types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Your body needs acute inflammatory reactions… Continue Reading
With cardiovascular disease topping the lists for leading causes of death in the U.S., it’s important to take preventative measures to keep your heart healthy. Along with regular exercise and not smoking, a diet that includes diverse food groups is… Continue Reading
More Americans — up to 72 percent according to a recent study — are living with some sort of digestive discomfort. It may be upper GI issues such as acid reflux, GERD, or nausea. Or it could be lower GI… Continue Reading
Menopause is defined as the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, marking the end of the reproductive years. Menopause starts when a woman’s periods have stopped for 12 months. Perimenopause, which means “around menopause,” refers… Continue Reading
You know the drill. When summer weather arrives, you need to switch up your skincare routine to make sure you are protecting your skin from the intense sunlight. Without the right protection, you are at risk for skin cancer and… Continue Reading
Our bodies need to last us for a long time. Maintaining proper bone health should be a part of everyone’s overall strategy for good health. One major reason: By age 30, our bodies have already reached peak bone mass [1]. A… Continue Reading
It’s spring! Finally, the sun is shining, the world is budding, the birds are chirping, and spring cleaning can begin. We usually think of spring cleaning our house, but here are five ways to spring clean your personal and professional… Continue Reading
Are You Using Your Microwave Less and Less? The microwave has become one of the most common household appliances over the last 40-plus years—but how much do you really know about cooking your food in a microwave? Have you ever… Continue Reading