Healing Jaundice with Diet, Lifestyle Changes, and Supplements
Jaundice is a medical condition induced by the buildup of bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a naturally occurring orange-yellow pigment that is a waste product from the natural breakdown of red blood cells. The liver processes the bilirubin from the breakdown of blood cells and transports it to the intestines in bile, a digestive…
Supporting the Health of Your Lymphatic System Naturally
The Lymphatic System is a system that is part of the circulatory system and the immune system. It is an organ system with a vital role in regulating tissue pressure, immune surveillance, and the absorption of fats in the diet from the intestines. [1, 2] The lymphatic system helps support the heart and immune systems…
STROKE – How Nutrition and Supplements Aid in Prevention and Recovery
Before we dive into how nutrition and supplements aid in stroke prevention and recovery, let us first look into why a stroke happens in the first place. There are two main causes of stroke: 1. A blood clot forms and clogs an artery of the brain causing a blockage (ischemic stroke). Once a blockage occurs,…
TMAO and Its Effect on Your Health
For decades, science has been showing that what we eat plays a vital role in our heart health. In the past 5 years, the details of the complex connection between the gut and heart are in focus. The gut microbiome consists of trillions of microbes that reside in the gastrointestinal tract and influence health by…
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits?
For centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used in cooking and as a popular home remedy. The ancient Greeks treated their wounds with it while Greek physician Hippocrates recommended it as a treatment for colds, sore throats, and coughs. Historically, it has been used for many ailments, including obesity, plague, and high blood pressure, while…
How to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk and Ensure Low PSA Levels
The prostate gland is an essential male reproductive system gland, and its disorders can affect a man’s quality of life and health. PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, is a type of protein made by healthy cells in the prostate, but it is also made by cancer cells in the prostate. For this reason, higher PSA levels…
Is Wine Healthy or Not?
For over a decade, wine has been a hot topic when it comes to its health benefits or the lack thereof. Wine is an essential beverage in many cultures and has even been used as a medicine in some cultures. But there are some changes in the industry in the past few years. After 24…
Are Air Fryers Really a Healthy Alternative?
We all love fried foods; this is part of human evolution. Fried foods provide lots of fat, which, in prehistoric times, were essential for our survival. But what about eating these fats in modern times? We know that the high temperatures used for frying food induce oxidation of cholesterol. Cholesterol oxidation products are formed which…
Garlic for Weight Loss and 10 Other Health Benefits
As early as ancient times, people have recognized how beneficial garlic is for our general health and well-being. Even Hippocrates used garlic when he treated people for a wide variety of health problems and conditions. [1] Today, thanks to extensive research, we know that dietary factors play a vital role in the development of various…
How to Reduce Homocysteine Levels To Improve Your Health
Homocysteine is one of the many amino acids – the building blocks of protein – in our bodies. Our bodies produce it naturally, and it’s made from a prevalent amino acid called methionine. Elevated homocysteine levels are known to inflict damage to the endothelium – the inner arterial lining which effects many disease states including…
How Diet Can Improve Mental Health
Eating healthy can improve not only your physical health but also your mental health which is a core component of optimal health and overall well-being. It is obvious that mental health is crucial for improving one’s personal life, but it also improves ones financial status by reducing medical and social expenses, and enhances the state…
Spirulina – should you supplement?
Spirulina is considered a complete food since it contains all of the amino acids and essential fats that we need. You really want to incorporate into yours and your children’s diet regularly to add nutrient density to their menu. Being so nutrient dense, it is great for personal health, and it is also ecologically sound,…
How to Take Charge Of Cholesterol Levels Through Diet and Supplements
Although the scare behind the consumption of fats and cholesterol has declined in recent years, and the research pointing the finger at sugar instead of fat as being the food that is most linked with disease, there is no argument about the fact that excess cholesterol and fats in the diet are still well-known risk…