You’ve heard of viruses. You’ve heard of bacteria. You’ve heard of fungi. But have you ever considered how there is the good, the bad, and the ugly of these microorganisms — and they affect your health. This excerpt from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health describes how this collection of microbes, called a microbiome, helps govern the health of …
There are so many health and wellness products on the market that claim to boost your health and energy — but — some are more tricks than treats! Here are two products that make great claims but bring more hidden tricks than treats. Energy drinks Interestingly, the first energy drink appeared in the United States in 1949; it was called …
School is starting! How can we support our kids brain health? What if I told you there was a way you could support your brain capacity and health?! Well, it is the start of school; a logical time to introduce the amazing brain-supporting antioxidant. An antioxidant is “a substance (such as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or reactions …
Why do I talk about buying organic all the time? I grew up on a farm. I can remember running and playing in the fields. I also remember the planes flying through the sky, spraying the fields. Today, I know pesticides are connected to Parkinson’s disease later in life. I also know this fact through firsthand experience because my dad …
For about 70 years, municipalities have been adding fluoride to our water. The original goal was to slow tooth decay, but from the moment fluoridation started, the debate about the pros and cons has been fermenting, and the debate (more recently) has been the focus of an ongoing lawsuit. From The Epoch Times, here is the history of the case: …
Summer months bring on barbecue feasts. Did you know there is a downside to barbecuing? That’s right, grilling your food on the BBQ can actually produce carcinogenic compounds in your food! But wait, don’t throw in the towel just yet, you can make your barbecue very healthy by doing a couple of things. Grill those veggies! We all know about …
Nike sits less than an hour drive from my place. It’s the world headquarters of the “just do it” fitness brand. It’s an icon slogan — and I’d like to suggest a second slogan to add to your health mindset. Be like Goldilocks and find your “just right” balance of exercise and eating. Like Goldilocks, we need to evaluate what …
When was the last time you thought about your liver? Well, for most of us, we ignore it. In a recent Detroit Free Press article, 20-something Allison Grainger shares how her liver affected her whole life. “The lethargy was so intense, the 26-year-old quit her job working as a spa concierge. Her primary care doctor sent her to a specialist, …
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