7 Signs You Have Pounds Of Waste In Your Colon
Under healthy conditions, the human body is highly efficient in removing waste and toxins from the digestive tract. Indigestible or mildly poisonous compounds in the food we eat, unwanted or unused vitamins and minerals and excess salts and water all make their way through your colon and out into the toilet bowl, flushed away along without a care. That’s when...
Smell These 16 Things To Lose Weight
Eat right and exercise — that’s the conventional weight loss wisdom. Unfortunately, this limited view discounts the power of many other mechanisms which we can harness to create the body and health that we want. Forward-thinking research is revealing the ability of aroma and our sense of smell to help us shed unwanted pounds. We’re not saying you should...
These 5 Foods Will Stop Your Brain From Shrinking
My educational background is in psychology and neuroscience. I’m a brain research junkie and read the latest studies each and every week. For the past three years or so, I have focused my attention on neurodegenerative diseases — mainly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. As I became more interested in nutrition, I began to focus more on the impact that diet...
Acute vs. Chronic Stress: The Fine Line Between Fuel and Foe
Stress isn’t always the enemy. In fact, acute stress—the classic “fight-or-flight” reaction—can sharpen your focus, boost performance, and help you navigate immediate challenges. When your brain senses danger or a tight deadline, it floods your body with adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up your heart rate, sharpen your senses, and prime your muscles for action. Once the trigger passes,...
Skin’s Secret Weapon: How a Common Fungus Fights Super-Bug Staph
Did you know your skin is secretly arming you against superbug staph? It turns out that a common skin fungus, Malassezia, quietly manufactures molecules that can wipe out antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—the very bacteria responsible for boils, sepsis, and life-threatening infections. Why Staph Is Such a Problem About 30 percent of us carry S. aureus on our skin or in our noses,...
How Hay Fever Can Trigger Hair Loss—and What to Do About It
Spring pollen doesn’t just make you sneeze—it can also sabotage your hair health. While itchy eyes and runny noses grab attention, allergic rhinitis can sometimes cause strands to get caught in your brush. Though this loss is usually temporary, neglect can lead to noticeable thinning. Here’s why hay fever can trigger hair shedding—and how to keep your locks lush. ...
Transform Your Bath into a Spa Oasis with These Simple Upgrades
Relaxing in an evening bath isn’t just a delightful way to unwind—it’s a smart health choice, too. A warm soak before bedtime helps lower stress hormones, eases muscle tension, and primes your body for restorative sleep. By turning your tub into a soothing sanctuary, you’re not only treating yourself but also supporting mental clarity, improved circulation, and overall well-being. ...
A Forest in Your Mind: How Visualizing Nature Eases Anxiety
Close your eyes and imagine a forest trail beneath a leafy canopy. Listen to birdsong and feel dappled sunlight on your skin. Amazingly, this mental escape with no outdoor trip required can tame your stress response and restore calm. Research increasingly shows that mentally visualizing natural scenes activates many of the same neural pathways as genuine outdoor immersion. When you...
5 Fast-Track Tricks to Ripen Your Avocado in a Flash
Avocado aficionados know the agony of cutting into a rock-hard fruit when you’re craving creamy guacamole or a buttery toast topping. Luckily, a few simple tricks can turn that unripe avocado into a perfectly soft delight—in as little as 30 minutes! Paper-Bag Speed Ripening Toss your avocado into a brown paper bag with a ripe banana or apple. Ethylene gas released...
Burger, Fries, Brain Freeze: How Junk Food Impairs Your Memory and Navigation
Ever wondered what that burger-and-fries combo is doing to your brain? A striking new study out of the University of Sydney suggests it’s more than just your waistline paying the price. Researchers recruited 55 young adults, quizzed them about their year-long junk food habits, and then had them navigate a virtual-reality maze while wearing Oculus Rift headsets. Their mission?...
