Many Americans, despite working towards a healthy diet, do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or protein. This can lead to nutritional voids that result from busy lives and too little time to properly fuel our bodies. However, there are easy ways to add fruits, vegetables, and proteins to your diet. Fruits, veggies, plant-based milk, and […]
Strawberries are highly nutritious, packed with minerals, dietary fiber, and vitamins, as well as a variety of bioactive compounds. Strawberries' bioactive compounds may even have protective abilities against certain health conditions, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic disorders. You can add strawberries to your diet in several ways, including delicious strawberry smoothies. However, […]
Quinoa is a food that is growing in popularity for a good reason. It’s not a genetically modified crop and is highly nutritious, with numerous health benefits. It’s categorized as a whole grain, not a seed. Still, quinoa is a healthy alternative to grains like rice, oats, and barley. Being gluten-free makes it a great […]
You may love it, loathe it, or not do it at all - but everyone can agree that cooking is an important part of life. It’s an activity you start your day with and generally end your day off with. And even if you avoid cooking completely, you still eat the results - prepared foods. […]
As more and more people turn towards healthier foods to avoid food sensitivities, feel better, and improve the health of the environment, plant-based beverages are becoming increasingly popular. Here's our guide to finding the best ones for your body and how to use them. What Is a Plant-Based Beverage? A plant-based beverage, often used as […]
Practitioners of Chinese Medicine have, for centuries, made use of herbal poultices due to the many benefits they may have. According to ancient belief, and something which conventional medicine increasingly agrees with inflammation and pain may result from a blockage of energy flow in your body’s meridians. The Chinese refer to this energy flow as […]
Have you ever heard of Jamu juice? It is an anti-inflammatory, healthy drink from Indonesia made with fresh ginger, turmeric, coconut water, and lemon. According to data, the average American consumes over 38 gallons of sugar-sweetened beverages yearly. So, if you're looking for a more nutritious alternative, this juice may be the one for you. […]
The human brain serves as the control center of the neuroendocrine system. Subclinical brain dysfunctions can be extremely serious and cause a number of problems in our lives. One of the more common issues that people deal with every single day is brain fog. This is a condition where a person cannot think clearly about everyday […]
The average adult human body is fifty to sixty-five percent water. Those who are overweight will have more water compared to those who are lean. While one can survive fifty days or more without food, the body can only be depleted of water for a few days before survival is at risk. Maintaining optimum fluid […]
Our biological clock (BC) refers to the natural rhythm that certain bodily functions and activities follow. This includes our body temperature, level of alertness; sleep schedule, and endocrine activity. The biological clock or biological rhythm usually repeats in predictable cycles of time. The menstrual cycle, for example, occurs every twenty-eight days. Rhythms that follow a […]
