Over 70% of adult Americans are now overweight, with nearly 40% considered clinically obese. Currently accepted dietary methods, based on the idea of "calories in and calories out," often fail to work. Successful weight management strategies and integrative medicine emphasize the need for a nutrient-dense diet with an overall, holistic sense of health.
Read MoreAncient Medicines has long asserted that the central tenant to good health is good digestion. When digestion is poor, the vital energy force within our body becomes depleted. We may clinically experience decreased energy, sluggishness, gut issues, brain fog, rashes, body aches, and numerous other symptoms reflective of underlying organ dysfunction.
Read MoreAll we need to do is look at history to realize that our diet has everything to do with our heart health.
Read MoreOur skin is the largest organ of our body. Bad lifestyle habits early in life can bite us later on. Learn how to nourish your skin.
Read MoreOne of the biggest misconceptions about the keto diet is that you have to consume animal products to see any results. That’s not true! Learn more about how to do the keto diet right.
Read MoreYour liver problems may not be caused by alcohol at all, rather, by alcohol-producing gut bacteria.
Read MoreWhen the body of marine life and humans are full of plastic, it essentially starves our cells and increases the risk of serious health concerns.
Read MoreA study published in Science calculated the average greenhouse gas emissions associated with the red meat and dairy industry are #1 driver of climate change. Per gram protein, beef and lamb have the largest climate footprint while pork, chicken, and fish are in the middle. Learn how you can drive a positive impact by changing what you put on your dinner plate.
Read MoreMillions of people struggle with their weight, digestive system, and overall health. It is incredibly frustrating to eat a meal only to suffer discomfort afterward. For many people, the root cause of the problems may be allergies, intolerance, or sensitivity to certain foods. Unfortunately, conventional medicine doctors are not well trained in nutrition and do not always see the direct correlation between food and illness.
People are starting to look to the elimination diet for help. Learn more what this is and how to implement it.
Read MoreCortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” can protects us and cause immense harm if it remains at high levels for too long.
Read MoreThere are many reasons more people are shifting to a plant-based diet. For some it is about ethics, for others it’s about improving their health, helping the planet, and to save money when preparing meals for a large family. If you’re interested in making the switch, learn how you can started with some delicious, healthy recipes.
Read More1 out every 3rd American will have diabetes in their lifetime. There are many things you can do to prevent and treat diabetes and avoid many of the major complications associated with this deadly disease.
Read MoreLearn the truth about protein and debunk myths people have come to believe as fact.
Read MoreThe liver is the largest internal organ in the body, with over 3,000 essential functions. If our liver becomes sick, our body cannot work properly and setting the stage for illness to set in. Learn some tips about how to keep your liver in good shape.
Read MoreCancer is one of the scariest illnesses of our modern times. Environmental factors are predominantly responsible for weakening the immune system and causing cancer cancer. Learn what you can to do to avoid cancer.
Read MoreIt is crucial that we take care of our vision from a very young age. Children’s learning depends on how well they can see since about 80% of what they learn is visual. If a child cannot see what is on the blackboard or follow along in their books, they will fall behind which will impact how well they develop. Learn how to proactively take good care of your eyes.
Read MoreHigh blood pressure affects 75 million people in the U.S. alone. That is a third of adults over the age of 20. More people are dying from hypertension-related diseases than from the next three deadliest diseases combined. It is predicted that 1.56 billion people will be affected worldwide by hypertension by 2025 if we do not start addressing the root cause of this preventable disease.
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