A number of foods have been found to benefit the immune system. One group of foods is thought to reduce inflammation in the body, leading to less wear and tear on all your bodily systems, including your immune system: anti-inflammatory foods, which are thought to prevent disease, and/or reduce the more severe symptoms in those
By now, almost everyone has heard of probiotics, the active cultures in a range of dairy products such as yogurt, some cheeses and kefir, and in fermented foods such as miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Most of these are tasty additions to our diet that can also help improve our overall digestive health. But can they
Many over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements claim to help improve your health, but the best strategies for boosting your immune system involve a number of simple strategies anyone can follow through with. Some of the best success strategies to boost your immune system are: Eating a healthy diet Losing weight if you are carrying extra
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Besides being…
As one progresses in age, health or fitness decline. It’s natural. During this time, numerous transformations occur in the body as it moves towards fragility. The bones and muscles lose their strength and stamina, the kidneys and other internal organs start malfunctioning and the vigor of the skin declines. But the fact is, health is
Why does it always come back to the ageless truths? Mostly because that which is truth is ageless and truth doesn’t change with the wind. “The Right Philosophy” can be defined by any number of phrases, but it always comes back to the “golden rule.” It’s rephrased, but the essence is the same: You can
Having a baby is the most thrilling, wonderful, emotionally fulfilling experiences in life, right? Right? Or maybe you’re not feeling that warm fuzzy feeling that everyone talks about. If so, you could be experiencing a touch of the baby blues and you’re not alone. Research shows us that about 80% of women who’ve recently given
You’re feeling kind of down. You’re not exactly certain why you don’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning and after all, that’s a fairly common feeling isn’t it? The desire to ignore the alarm clock when it goes off and pull the covers over your head and sleep the day away is
Have you recently attempted to lift your child’s school backpack? If you have been surprised at the added weight, you are not alone. Those of you who have been done with school for a while probably do not remember the weight that the books, writing devices, art supplies, and other odds and ends young people
With all the news about gluten and gluten-free diets, you may be wondering if gluten intolerance can lead to weight gain. The answer is yes. If your body can’t process gluten, you may have many problems, including weight gain and inflammation. Additionally, both of these problems may negatively affect those who are already suffering from rheumatoid