The small choices we make every day add up to a lasting impact on our long-term health. One of the most striking examples of how good decisions lead to good outcomes is the role of our everyday food choices on longevity. Growing research points to the importance of diet on both quality of life and…
Balance is the key element when it comes to cortisol, a hormone produced in your adrenal glands. Cortisol performs many vital functions, including: Reducing inflammationRegulating blood pressureMetabolizing glucoseAssisting with circadian rhythm regulationFormulating memories Many of these tasks contribute to cortisol’s role in controlling the “flight or fight response.” When your body senses danger, cortisol kicks…
How’s your gut health? A simple “gut check” is one of the most comprehensive ways to assess your overall well-being. Growing research points to the importance of the microbiome in a wide range of functions, from your immune system, to your weight, to your mental health and more. The term microbiome refers to the trillions…
Healthy, glowing, wrinkle, and blemish-free skin is something we take for granted when we’re young, but as we age, retaining that youthful glow becomes more challenging. This is partly the result of the natural aging process, and partly due to accumulated exposure to environmental toxins. Add in stressors like poor diet and gut health, dehydration,…
If weight loss and a healthier lifestyle are at the top of your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. Many people start out the new year vowing to drop some pounds – but not all succeed. This may be due to an under functioning metabolism – the rate at which we burn calories…
Heartburn and GERD can be extremely frustrating to deal with. Both are painful and debilitating, and always carry some anxiety since the symptoms can resemble a cardiac event. To further complicate matters, many traditional “cures” carry their own serious risks to health – and they can actually make things worse! But rest easy. We’ve got…
‘Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and celebration – but also stress. Despite the festive, happy images we are bombarded with in the media, many people find the holidays a difficult time. Financial pressures, loneliness, shorter and darker days are just some of the factors that contribute to a rise in depression and anxiety during…
Ishige okamurae extract suppresses obesity and hepatic steatosis.Story from GreenMedInfo. Originally posted on August 24, 2021, 10:38 pm.PMID: Nutrients. 2018 Nov 20 ;10(11). Epub 2018 Nov 20. PMID: 30463291 Abstract Title: Extract Suppresses Obesity and Hepatic Steatosis … Read the full story on GreenMedInfo.An extract of Ishige okamurae and its constituent Ishophloroglucin A exhibited anti-angiogenic…
Neutralizing antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain 13 months after the recovery from the disease.Story from GreenMedInfo. Originally posted on August 17, 2021, 8:16 pm.PMID: Ann Ig. 2021 Aug 3. Epub 2021 Aug 3. PMID: 34328495 Abstract Title: Neutralizing antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 spike recep… Read the full story on GreenMedInfo.Low risk of reinfections…
Are you noticing more stubborn belly fat? Experiencing wild sugar cravings? Constant fatigue and sudden crashes in energy? It could be because of a blood sugar imbalance! Our dietary choices and lifestyle practices play a huge role in either maintaining balance or spiking blood sugar levels. The number of people with pre-diabetes and type 2…
