Health

Gut Bacteria Offer New Hope for People with Celiac Disease

5.27digestive-diseaseProbiotics and/or prebiotics may help alleviate the severity of celiac disease. According to a new research study, intestinal bacteria in celiac patients could influence inflammation to varying degrees.

This means that altering intestinal microbiota could improve the quality of life for celiac patients, and also patients with diseases such as type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune disorders…

 

08 Apr 2015

Slouching Makes You Sad

bad-postureTake a moment to think about your posture right now. Are you slouching in your chair with your shoulders rounded and your head leaning forward? This is one of the most common poor postures that people assume while sitting, and aside from giving you tight neck and shoulder muscles and tension headaches, this posture may bring down your mood.

 

08 Apr 2015

Resveratrol Boosts Brain Blood Flow

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A new study shows that high doses of resveratrol may improve brain blood flow and could potentially boost brain health.

Resveratrol is a bioactive compound found in grapes and red wine. Interest in the compound began in 2003 when research showed that resveratrol was able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells…

 

07 Apr 2015

Majority of Adults Need More Muscle Strengthening Exercise

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If you want to age well and remain fully functional and independent, be sure this one exercise is part of your routine. Staying active and maintaining strong muscles becomes increasingly important as you get older to prevent chronic health problems and injuries from falls.

 

07 Apr 2015

The Redemption of Cholesterol—How It Supports Your Health

810HDL-cholesterolHeart disease is one of the leading causes of death, and cholesterol is frequently given the blame. But is it justified?

Over the past 60 years, research has repeatedly demonstrated that there’s NO correlation between high cholesterol and plaque formation that leads to heart disease. Despite that, the saturated fat/cholesterol myth has persisted…

 

06 Apr 2015

Being Honest Can Improve Your Health

dishonestyThe average person lies about 11 times a day, and will slip in at least two dishonesties in a 10-minute conversation, according to lying expert Robert Feldman.

New research suggests that this widespread insincerity is taking a toll on more than just your good reputation and, in fact, may play a significant role in your health. What’s more, you may be able to lower your risk of sore throats, colds, and headaches just by learning to tell the truth.

 

06 Apr 2015

Secrets That Can Help You Live Longe

secrets-longevityThe search for “the fountain of youth” has a long history, from tracking down sacred, life-giving water sources in the days of antiquity, to the invention of “miracle pills” and stem cell research in the modern age, the fascination with extreme longevity is an enduring one.

One of the most recent studies1 on this topic investigated the blood of a woman who lived to be just over 115 years old. At her death, she only had two blood stem cells left, and stem cell exhaustion…

 

05 Apr 2015

Wood Chips—The Secret to Effortless, Inexpensive Biodynamic Gardening

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If you’re passionate about your health, you ultimately will reach the conclusion that the quality of the food you eat in large part determines your health. You need nutrient-dense, non-GMO or non-glyphosate contaminated foods to stay healthy.

You can purchase organic from the store but this is typically shipped long- distance, and in many cases from a different country. You can purchase from local organic farmers but you still have logistical challenges and it may have been picked several days prior to your eating it.

 

05 Apr 2015

ADHD Experts Re-evaluate Zeal for Drugs

adhd-effectsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) now impacts 1 in 10 American children—a 22 percent increase from 2003.1 About two-thirds of these children are on some form of prescription medication, which has become the go-to treatment for this increasingly common condition.

ADHD makes it hard for children to pay attention and control impulsive behavior, and stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall often work quickly to improve focus and impulse control (at a significant price, since side effects are steep)…

 

04 Apr 2015

Bone Broth Recipe

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Many people have memories of coming together on Sundays to share a meal with their family. If you’re lucky, you may still do this today, and if you do, you know that part of the allure is waiting while the various pots simmer on the stove, filling your home with the scent of the home-cooked meal to come.

Today, I want to share with you a recipe that is the perfect complement to your Sunday meals… although really you can make it any day of the week. It’s a recipe for bone broth, and it’s one that is highly nourishing for both your body and your soul.

 

04 Apr 2015