Real Wellness
Turns out, eating foods with healthy fats, ranging from avocados to nuts, doesn’t make us fat. However, eating too many carbs, such as pasta, bagels and bread, can influence weight gain. A Harvard study of more than 60,000 dieters found that those who cut back on carbohydrates such as bread, pasta and potatoes lost more weight than those […]
Substituting table salt for sea salt offers a wide variety of health benefits. Sea salt has been found to strengthen your immune system, decrease asthma symptoms, increase heart health and decrease your risk for developing diabetes, among other benefits. But a recent study has found that sea salt, specifically sea salt from China, may contain […]
Americans are more overweight than ever before. Sedentary lifestyles and poor diet is to blame. The convenience of fast food is also a factor. Morbid obesity increases the potential for diabetes, heart disease, and early death. Obese people pay about 40% more for medical care services than a normal-sized person. Never mind the cost of […]
Herbs and spices pair wonderfully to add flavor and aroma to dishes. They also provide numerous health benefits. Traditional Chinese and Indian therapies use herbs to aid physical and emotional ailments. Good digestion is far more than just making sure you poop regularly. Anytime you feel gassy, have stomach pain, heartburn or even a weak […]
Cancer, diabetes, premature aging. It may be sweet to eat, but sugar is disastrous to our bodily systems. Studies show that sugar is a significant contributor to tooth decay, and new archaeological evidence from Ancient Roman remains seems to back up this conclusion. To say that sugar is the only cause of tooth decay is […]
How many times have you cursed a bad habit that keeps catching up with you — whether it’s smoking, sitting too much, biting your nails, overspending, drinking too much, or snapping at your spouse. These behaviors are called habits because they are deeply ingrained into the psyche. Although they can be annoying, frustrating and even […]
When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? If you’re working back through your memory, and can’t remember, or maybe even forget what you were doing halfway through, that’s a good sign that you’re chronically sleep deprived. It’s a very common problem these days with nearly one quarter of Americans saying they […]
There is nothing quite like the savory flavors of rabbit to tantalize the taste buds. Couple your rabbit with quinoa, deliciously ripened baby tomatoes, a bottle of red, and you will be one happy camper. Rabbit should be on your dinner table for a variety of reasons. It boasts vitamins and minerals that are absolutely […]
There is new hope for those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Previous reports have indicated that physical activity helps prevent the likelihood of developing dementia later in life. However a number of new studies confirm that exercise can also help alleviate the symptoms for those who already have the disease. Physical activity reduces neuropsychiatric symptoms A study […]
Sleep is very important to our well-being. Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a number of chronic illnesses. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society issued new guidelines for proper sleep, meaning you should get at least seven hours per night. Consistently not getting seven hours can lead to […]
