Short for medium-chain triglyceride oil, MCT oil is easier to digest than longer-chain fatty acids. Research suggests that some of the many MCT oil benefits may include an increase in energy levels and appetite control. Many athletes and bodybuilders rely on MCT oil benefits to keep their bodies in peak condition. But much of the […]
Your nervous system is composed of different types of cells: neurons and glial cells. Each type affects and is affected by its surroundings – the neuronal microenvironment. Neurons are the cells that communicate electrical and chemical signals throughout your nervous system. They are the ones that carry orders from your central nervous system (CNS) to […]
The health of your bones and joints depends on two things: remodeling and regeneration. This lifelong process involves the removal of mature bone material from your skeleton while new bone tissue is formed. It also involves the process of replacing and reshaping bone when you encounter a fracture or injury to your skeletal system. Bone […]
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that allows your doctor to view your brain’s electrical activity. It does this via electrodes attached to various places on your scalp. Although usually used to detect whether someone has epilepsy, it is also often used to help determine the presence of a brain tumor, stroke, brain damage, brain […]
You already know what stress feels like. You may feel edgy, moody, agitated, frustrated, overwhelmed, and/or as if you are losing control. And depending on what is causing your stress, doing things for stress relief may seem difficult, especially when it seems like you have no time. But taking time to provide your mind and […]
As more and more Americans go back to cooking healthy foods from scratch, interest is also increasing in finding new ways to experiment with herbs and spices in new recipes. Likewise, more people are trying out different oils for cooking and adding to foods. Oils infused with other flavors are an especially interesting way to […]
Struggling with tiredness and fatigue? These complaints are more common than you might think. We often dismiss feeling tired, or try to bury it with caffeine or sugar. But ignoring or avoiding this feeling is not the way to make it go away. The truth is that these two are not the same. Tiredness is a […]
Considering a liver detox? The liver performs over 500 essential functions in your body. So, when it’s unhealthy, there’s no way that you can feel and perform at your best. It makes sense to give your liver some TLC. However, there's a lot of controversy about whether liver detoxes are the best way to do […]
You probably already know that nuts carry a number of different health benefits. They’re full of healthy fats and help with appetite management. But if you haven't tried macadamia nuts, you're missing out. These round, creamy nuts are tasty, go well in many recipes, and have some important health benefits as well. If you’re thinking […]
Each and every one of us have something in common – we all have gut bacteria. If you didn't, you would have a problem! Not long ago, we thought of all bacteria as bad. But now we know that these bacteria, known as your microbiome, play a major role in supporting your health. And maintaining […]
