The term “elimination diet” doesn’t describe one specific diet but is an umbrella term that describes many different diets that target different issues while employing the same base method. Unlike other diets, the goal of an elimination diet isn’t weight loss. Rather, elimination diets are used or prescribed to...
Like many people, you’ve probably been stuck at home a lot over the last year. Maybe you’ve had to work from home. Perhaps your kids have been doing online learning as well. Spending more time at home has certain advantages. It can help you save money on gas (from...
It’s cliché to say that beauty comes from within, but when it comes to the role nutrition plays in beauty, it’s accurate. Vibrant health is inherently beautiful. Science is just now explaining why this is so. Research has revealed that there are indeed “beauty foods” – that is, foods...
Acid reflux is a common and painful condition that can occur for a variety of reasons. Some people only have occasional reflux issues, while others have medical conditions that may require serious dietary modifications or even a medication. Wondering how to reduce acid reflux? Fortunately for most people, acid...
While the days are waxing longer and summer awaits, nature is overflowing with delicious fruit! Two of the “Crown Jewel” fruits of the spring season are strawberries and peaches. Full of color, fiber, vitamins, phytonutrients, and minerals, these fruits are both highly nutritious and naturally sweet. They make for...
Do you frequently misplace your keys or phone? Are you forgetting appointments? Do you often wonder why you entered a room? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing memory loss. If your memory problems have become a serious concern, it might be time...
When a popular home improvement store has the tagline, “How doers get more done,” it’s clear our culture values doing. But how well is all that “doing” working for us? It may be making us stressed. According to The American Institute of Stress, the latest statistics show (pre-pandemic) that...
Serotonin is a brain neurotransmitter that promotes a positive mood and feelings of calm. Your body produces it naturally, and research has shown that those with low levels of serotonin are more likely to suffer from low mood, fatigue, and brain fog. Some studies suggest that increasing your serotonin...
“The truly exciting news is that you can start to change your brain and memory, beginning today.” -Daniel G. Amen, MD Those inspiring words come from Dr. Amen’s best-selling book, Memory Rescue. In it, he details the 11 major risk factors for long-term memory problems. In addition to encouraging case...
What you don’t know won’t hurt you. Not only is that old idiom ignorant, it’s potentially dangerous. That’s especially true when it comes to toxins. Having a healthy concern over the toxins that exist in the foods you eat and the cleaning agents or hygienic products you use every...
