Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together for Gut Health
Intestinal health can have a huge impact on your overall feelings of health and well being. Each person has their own unique blend of microflora and bacteria present in their system, which contributes to optimal intestinal health function. Prebiotics and Probiotics – What’s the Difference? In simple terms, prebiotics and probiotics are both necessary for intestinal health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria...
Can’t Sleep? Go Outside More
Insomnia--a common and difficult-to-treat condition--is estimated to cost the American economy $63.2 billion each year in lost productivity. A new body of research suggests that a cure might be as simple as soaking up some sun. Blue light, a part of the visible spectrum in solar rays, keeps us perky during the day by suppressing the release of melatonin, the...
The Sweetest Apple Coleslaw [Recipe]
This time of year always takes me back to being a kid. Â Great memories of being at the beach. Â My mom could never pull me out of the water, I would ride the waves and float on my raft as long as the sun was up. Â The only rule back then was wait 45 minutes after you eat before...
Intestinal Infections in Children Linked to Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that often strikes people in their late teens and early 20s. It is characterized by disordered thought processes, including delusions and hallucinations. Currently, there is no cure for schizophrenia, although there are medications to manage the illness. Recent research has suggested that childhood illness may impact whether a person will develop schizophrenia in...
How to Smartly Shop for Organics
Eating "organic" doesn't have to break the bank. It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to cost more than "regular" food. Focused planning and selective shopping is all it takes to make eating organic both smart and economical for everybody. Prioritize Taking the organic route doesn't have to be all or nothing. You...
A Little Fat in Your Salad Dressing Helps Absorb More Nutrients
Summer is all about cooking light and healthy. We no longer need to thrive off of the comfort food that we long for in the cold days of winter. Spinach salad with pistachio chicken, layered fruit salad, feta and slow roasted tomato salad with French green beans … need we say more? Although it all sounds delicious and extremely...
Pro-Inflammatory Foods Can Wreak Havoc on Your Overall Systemic Health
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, 34, didn't look at all sick when she found out. "I was in amazing shape. I was a happy, busy, thin 23-year-old when I started getting strange fevers and feeling extremely tired. My doctor ordered some blood work and that's when I learned that my inflammatory markers were through the roof." Because Zeppieri-Caruana was in nursing school at the...
Study: Lack of Sleep Causes Weight Gain
While those unwanted pounds aren't likely to effortlessly melt away, catching a few extra Zs may be an effective strategy toward maintaining a healthy weight. Paradoxical as it seems, studies are showing that more sleep is a dieter's ally, while burning the midnight oil may sabotage weight loss goals. Sleep signals hormones It's really not as implausible as it seems when...
Babies Are Healthier in Homes with Dogs
A dog may be a man’s best friend, but studies now show that they could be a baby’s best friend as well. New research reveals that babies in homes with this four-legged companion have fewer colds, fewer ear infections, and need fewer antibiotics in their first year than in homes without them. According to researchers, dogs track in dirt, which...
11 Natural Remedies for Common Seasonal Ailments
Have you ever heard of the phrase: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? Studies show that by popping a pill in times of intense discomfort  may actually help you lose the ability to care for yourself. Sometimes you can find natural remedies around your house to help common ailments and they may help boost your immune system. If you...
