Nutrients help control weight, boost quality of life Approximately 2 out of 5 Americans live with excess weight and the challenges associated with that condition. Weight wellness is important to overall health because excess can lead to many other serious issues, including heart health, blood pressure, fatty liver, asthma, blood sugar, PCOS, and osteoarthritis. Besides…
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The power of a plant-based diet for diabetes
Diabetes is a “silent killer.” Here’s how a plant-based dietary pattern (not a strict diet) can be a healthier way to manage diabetes. A diabetes recap Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes is an autoimmune disease that generally develops in childhood or adolescence. The body can’t produce insulin and thus can’t regulate blood sugar. Insulin injections or an insulin pump…
Sleep Matters: Tips for Better Sleep
Approximately 25 to 33 percent of us aren’t getting enough sleep. While one night of lost sleep can impair mindfulness and reduce performance during the day that follows, the effects are usually corrected once sleep is restored. But the repercussions of chronic sleep loss are of greater concern for quality of life and disease risk…
Supplements to Support Metabolic Factors
When our metabolism does not function properly, we may find ourselves diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a condition which greatly increases our risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. There are a cluster of metabolic factors, including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels.1…
Neurogenesis: Improve Your Brain Function
We have about 100 billion neurons (what we sometimes call “brain cells”). For decades, it was believed that the neurons we had at birth were the ones we got for our entire lives. But, beginning in the 1980s and moving forward, research suggests that, yes, we can and do create new neurons as we age….
Top Tips for Pain-Free Aging
While it’s a blessing to live a long life, the aging process comes with its share of aches and pains. The healing process is slower in an aging body, so underestimating pain, delaying treatment, or avoiding care due to pain-related fear may contribute to the development of chronic pain and associated disability. Here’s the good…
6 Strength-Building Knee Exercises
We use our knees to walk, run, jump, sit, stand, and climb. As a result, it’s one of the easiest body parts to injure. Luckily, there are several knee-strengthening exercises to curb pain and prevent injury. Remember to check with your doctor before performing these exercises. 1. Bodyweight squat Stand up straight with your legs…
Simple ways to build and nurture social connection
Humans are wired for connection. So much so, in fact, that we tend to live longer and healthier lives when we have strong relationships with others. Here’s how to build and nurture social connection, reclaiming the powerful benefits of togetherness. Find everyday opportunities to model positive socialization Help your kids if they struggle with social…
Optimize Your Workspace to Alleviate Aches and Pains
Whether you work from home or at the office, you shouldn’t sit in a way that leaves you with neck pain, headaches, or fatigue. By creating an ergonomic workstation, you’ll feel comfortable and be more productive. 1. Straighten up You may not even realize it, but you could be slouching over your workstation. Since sitting…
4 Tips for keeping your family virus free
A lot has changed since the term “chief cook and bottle washer” was first coined in the 1800s to describe “the person in charge of practically everything.” Does this describe your position at home? In addition to your many duties as the chief cook and bottle washer, you may also find yourself in the role…
10 Ways to Regain Energy after Being Sick
Once your sniffles and sneezes are gone, you may expect to feel back to your old self again. Sometimes, though, it may take a few weeks before you fully rebound from being sick. You may feel lingering fatigue after your illness, so we have some tips to regain your energy after being sick. 1. Restore…
Your Gut Is Going To Thank You
What are prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics? Prebiotics and probiotics promote a healthy environment in the gut—the microbiome—by encouraging beneficial bacteria that increase regularity. Synbiotics combine the two. Prebiotics: Fiber–Healthier microbiome and elimination Fiber in the diet stimulates the growth of good bacteria in the gut, such as the probiotic bifidobacteria, but most Americans do not…
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