By Lisa Pecos Is eating healthy one of your New Year’s resolution? Eating healthy can be daunting, but these 5 simple swaps will help. Not only are they easy changes to make, but they’re also delicious so you don’t feel…
Relieve and Prevent Heartburn Naturally
By Jamell Andrews Heartburn, though not usually serious, can be quite uncomfortable. The telltale burning sensation behind the breastbone can be triggered by acidic foods, your lifestyle, and more. It happens when stomach acids make their way up the esophagus,…
The Link between Antibiotics, C-Section and Poor Gut Bacteria
By Lisa Pecos We often think of bacteria as a bad thing, but when it comes to our gut, the right kind of bacteria can mean the difference between good health and poor health. Our bodies contain protective gut bacteria…
Study Finds Contestants of the Biggest Loser Have Slower Metabolisms
By Jamell Andrews Anyone who has struggled with their weight can’t help but be in awe of contestants on NBC’s popular reality show, The Biggest Loser, where overweight contestants lose extreme amounts of weight in hopes of reclaiming their health…
5 Ways to Manage IBS Symptoms Naturally
By Lisa Pecos Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects as much at 21 percent of the general population, yet there is currently no known cause or cure. This common disorder affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as: Abdominal pain…
Foods that Improve Circulation Naturally
Improve Blood Flow with the Foods You Eat Many of us are aware of the great importance of healthy blood circulation to our whole well-being. Poor circulation can result in milder problems, such as cold extremities and water retention; moderate…
Cholesterol Not as Bad as Once Thought
Health Experts Now Agree: Cholesterol Not as Bad as Most Doctors Believed For decades, Americans were told that they needed to carefully watch their cholesterol, as high cholesterol was linked to cardiovascular disease. Prescriptions in the United States for cholesterol-lowering…
Is It Possible to Change Gut Bacteria Through Diet?
By now, many people know about the vital importance of friendly bacteria that live in and on our bodies. So important are these microscopic organisms, that the average person has one hundred trillion of them! Humans carry about 2-5 lbs.…
Walking Periodically for Just a Few Minutes Is Very Beneficial When Sitting for Hours, Study Finds
Studies have made quite clear in recent years just how important frequent exercise is for reducing the risk of many common modern-day maladies — from high blood cholesterol, to diabetes, to memory and cognition impairments and even some cancers. We’ve…
Eating Deli Meats, Sausages, Salami Linked to Heart Failure in Men, According to Study
Sure, they’re convenient, and they’re often the only choice when you’re out and about. But when it comes to heart health, a new Swedish study shows men do best avoiding these and other processed red meats. The study, published online…