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Yoga for Better Health
Many Americans are exploring the rhythmic breathing, stretches, and sometimes demanding postures of yoga as a form of alternative medicine. The 2007 National Health Interview Survey found that yoga was one of the most popular types of alternative medicine among adults, and that its use had grown by roughly 3 million people since the previous…
Read MoreSugar Cravings: 4 Reasons They Happen and How to Stop Them
Sugar cravings affect everyone—myself and Natalie Jill included. Clients ask us both about this all the time, so we thought we’d explain why they happen and what you can do to fight them. The key to dealing with them is to start with understanding why you’re getting them in the first place. Then, once you’re…
Read MoreBenefits of Exercise
We have all heard it many times before – regular exercise is good for you, and it can help you lose weight. But if you are like many Americans, you are busy, you have a sedentary job, and you haven’t yet changed your exercise habits. The good news is that it’s never too late to…
Read More7 health benefits of vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the most popular micronutrients due to it’s role as an immune booster and source of energy, activity and happiness. We investigate the 7 main health benefits of vitamin C that have given it such a good reputation. Vitamin C has been widely regarded as essential to everyone’s nutrition for years now, especially…
Read More9 Health Benefits of Drinking Beet Juice
For many years, beets have been used generally for their leaves. However, beetroots have become a popular food in many places being used as culinary. Apart from eating beets, drinking the juice has a whole lot of benefits which you should consider and enjoy as well. Beet juice is always great considering that it can…
Read More6 Wonderful Health Benefits of Detox Drinks
Detox drinks are fast gaining recognition in the fitness world. Detox drinks offer a major boost to your metabolism. Detox drinks filter out toxins from the food we consume Detoxing one’s body is fast becoming a new trend in the world of fitness. While the word is shrouded with multiple ambiguities, those who have incorporated…
Read More5 Ways Garlic Boosts Immunity
Often called the stinky rose, this pungent bulb can keep colds and flu viruses away. A daily dose gets your viral-fighting abilities in high gear. Mom’s advice to eat your vegetables is right on. People who eat lots of vegetables are less likely to get sick. But one vegetable in particular should be on your…
Read MoreThe Virome: 10 Facts about Viruses You Might Not Know
The COVID pandemic has put viruses and virology front and center in public consciousness. It has also triggered an unprecedented surge in viral research, with hundreds of new papers posting every day. All that we are now learning underscores how little we really know about the virome—the fascinating and vast world of viruses. What is…
Read MoreSmothering the Fire: How Vitamin C Can Stop Viral Infections Quickly
by Tom Taylor “Smothering the fire”? Do you remember the old forest fire fighting movies? Someone in a fire tower spots smoke and a plane load of fire jumpers go out and puts the fire out before it really gets going. Then occasionally, the fire gets too well established before the jumpers can get there…
Read MoreEating Blueberries May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Study Suggests
The findings support past research that shows the antioxidant-packed berries lower cholesterol and improve how the arteries function. No one has to tell you that blueberries are good for you. Now, a new study adds to the mounting evidence that the fruit may improve heart health. The new research, published in the June 2019 issue…
Read MoreForms, Doses, and Effects of Vitamins C and E
by Robert G. Smith, PhD (OMNS Apr 27, 2020) Vitamin and mineral supplements are sold in several forms. Some vitamins are sold as “natural,” which often means the product has been purified from a plant or animal product. Others are synthetic, which can mean that the biochemical has been manufactured from chemicals that were not…
Read MoreVitamin D Supplements Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infection and Death
by William B. Grant, PhD and Carole A. Baggerly (OMNS Apr 9, 2020) There are two main reasons why respiratory tract infections such as influenza and COVID-19 occur in winter: winter sun and weather and low vitamin D status. Many viruses live longer outside the body when sunlight, temperature, and humidity levels are low…
Read MoreWhat are the best foods to fight aging?
Eat well for a long and healthy life – that’s a mantra that we’re all familiar with, but what are the best foods to help us achieve that goal? In this article, we give you an overview of some of the most healthful and nutritious foods. What are the best foods for a healthful diet?…
Read MoreRationale for Vitamin C Treatment of COVID-19 and Other Viruses
Epidemics seem to be on the rise: in a total of 98 epidemics in the 200 years of 19th and 20th centuries, there were 14 epidemics with 1000 or more deaths. However, in the last 20 years, in a total of 63 epidemics, there have already been 11 epidemics with more than 1,000 deaths.…
Read MoreAre gut bacteria the key to healthy aging?
An increasing number of recent studies are asking an important question: Do gut bacteria hold the key to healthy aging? New research, recently presented at the London Microbiome Meeting, brings us closer to the answer. Research presented at the London Microbiome Meeting zoomed in on the role of bacteria for human health and aging. In…
Read MoreDoes turmeric have anticancer properties?
A recent literature review investigates whether turmeric may be useful for treating cancer. The authors conclude that it might be but note that there are many challenges to overcome before it makes it to the clinic. Turmeric is loved the world over, but can it help fight cancer? Turmeric is a member of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Food
The Importance of Food Beginning the day with healthy food is essential for a quality, healthy life. Breakfast refers to a breaking in our overnight fast, and it is crucially important. After sleep, as your body awakens, it needs energy to start working. In the morning, your body wants to be fed and energized. If…
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