Living Longer and Healthier Lives
For quite some time most people have viewed the age of 65 as the entry point into old age, hence the collecting of a pension and other senior specials. That may be about to change as a study suggests old age doesn't start until 74. Gauging old age by life expectancy A new standard is being suggested by academics at the...
How to Make Chocolate Candies with Superfoods
Chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral in which 68 percent of us are deficient. Magnesium helps maintain muscles, nerve function, heart health, bone density and the immune system. Chocolate cravings can actually be an indicator of iron deficiency in pregnant women. This warning system can help prevent anemia, which can be passed down to the next generation. Chocolate...
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Women?
Intermittent fasting has been increasingly discussed by ancestral health experts as a biologically-supported method for weight loss and metabolic healing. But is it healthy for everyone? Concerns have been raised over potential health effects for women, and especially during pregnancy. Let's take a closer look. What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is a way of consciously scheduling eating. It is used...
Can Probiotics Make You Happier?
When we think about a healthy diet, we think of whole, real-food sources of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbs. However, one component that we may sometimes overlook is probiotics. While they have received much more media attention in recent years, some people are still confused as to what exactly the point of probiotics really is. What's the deal with...
Add These 7 Things to Your Water to Lose Weight and Fight Inflammation!
Water is absolutely vital to life. Our bodies are composed mostly of water, and without it, we would cease to live. It is common knowledge that we need to drink eight to ten glasses of water each day to be optimally healthy — and it's important to make sure the water we are drinking is clean and fresh. Not only...
Top Foods for Improving the Health and Viability of Sperm
Most of us know that it’s important to avoid junk food and keep active to improve male fertility. But there are also many proactive strategies that specifically power up sperm production and health.Focusing on foods that contain the building blocks for healthy sperm is key. Studies indicate that a healthy intake of micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E,...
If You’re Allergic to Metal Implants You Could Be at Risk for Skin Cancer
Many orthopedic surgeries commonly involve metal implants, some of which can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people. What is even more disconcerting, the same people are subsequently at a higher risk of developing a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer. Metal alloy implants cause allergic reactions in sensitive people Metal alloys are used in orthopedic implants for strength and durability. Unfortunately,...
New Research Reinforces Connection between Stress and Obesity
We live in a country where obesity rates are rapidly — and worryingly — rising, in both adults and children. At the same time, our stress levels are through the roof! With so many people working overtime, commuting to work on congested highways, and juggling several jobs just to stay afloat — on top of all the regular life...
Best and Worst Foods for Migraineurs
Food can be your friend or your foe. Particularly for migraineurs, food can be a serious trigger for a headache, or it can bring a blessed relief from pain. Here is a look at the best and worst foods for migraine sufferers. Best foods for migraineurs Unfortunately, there are far more foods that can be migraine triggers than there are to...
The Real Reason Why You Stink
Body odor can be a really embarrassing condition. Unfortunately too many people deal with this common problem by washing more often with antibacterial soaps and body washes, and applying products that block perspiration. While adequate personal hygiene is certainly vital for good health, applying strong commercial products to combat body odor may actually make the problem worse. Using gentler, more natural...
