Men’s health is a subject often overlooked. Many American men have a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, which sets the stage for the development of several diseases including prostate health, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Good nutrition is vitally important for regeneration and repair, optimal metabolic functioning, and to prevent the development of …
Part 2: Four Essential Nutrients To complement any alternative or conventional treatment for autoimmune or subclinical hypothyroidism women in the preconception stage can begin to fortify and prepare their bodies for a healthy pregnancy by eating a diet that encourages optimal thyroid function. Research has shown iodine, selenium, zinc, and iron to be essential nutrients …
Green tea, made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, is known worldwide for its healing properties. Research has demonstrated that green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells, lowers cholesterol, protects against cardiovascular disease, increases fat metabolism, reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, prevents abnormal blood clot formation, has antibacterial properties, and supports immune …
Alcohol and stress often go hand in hand, so it is only appropriate that they share an awareness month. Often, when we are stressed we want to “get a drink” as a form of relaxation. However, it is important to remember that the amount of energy it takes to metabolize large doses of alcohol causes …
We are all susceptible to stress. The increasing demands, time pressures, and unmet obligations of today’s fast-paced culture makes stress nearly unavoidable. Some levels of stress are good, helping us stay productive and alert. However, chronic levels of stress can wreck havoc on our health due to prolonged release of the body’s stress hormones. Over …