Real Wellness
As our world produces and demands more processed foods for convenience, marketers are also getting clever. Foods are being labeled to cater to those with dietary requirements or those looking to get healthy. But in the process, we’re also becoming unhealthier by the minute. This is especially true when it comes to our gut health. […]
Chances are, you’ve probably heard about colon cleansing some time in the past few years. Apparently, virtually everyone’s colon could do with a good flushing out every now and then, on account of all the toxic sludge that builds up along the lining of the colon over time. It’s just that the thought of getting […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the biggest cause of mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases were responsible for 15.2 million deaths around the world in 2016. Sadly, even if one does not die from a cardiovascular event, it places a tremendous burden on the body and can drastically reduce the quality […]
Medication has had limited effect on memory. And that’s unfortunate for anyone suffering from memory problems due to specific illnesses or ageing. But now researchers from the Mayo Clinic report that tickling the brain with low-intensity electrical stimulation in a specific area can improve verbal short-term memory. What this means is that these findings might […]
We’ve all been there. Things are rumbling in your tummy, you feel big and uncomfortable, but you just can’t seem to poop. Constipation happens to the best of us, and if it happens only occasionally then there are a few quick and simple home remedies to fix the problem. If it becomes a regular problem, […]
Legumes: Good or bad for you? The answer is, a little of both. And at the end of the day, what really matters is how your unique body feels when you eat them. Some examples of legumes include beans, peanuts, peas, and lentils. Many health-minded people, especially those interested in the paleo diet, argue that […]
Growing up, my mother always told me that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. Because of this, we always had big breakfasts and were encouraged to eat as much as we could first thing in the morning. While my brother thought this was amazing, I struggled to finish a banana and a […]
We are all guilty of ignoring the subtle, and sometimes not so subtle ways that our body’s tell us that something is out of whack. When we are busy, it is easy to brush off an occasional headache, muscle pain or even more severe issues like chronic allergies or constipation. What is important to understand […]
Have you ever taken the time to figure out what you do with all the minutes in your day? If you are like me, you wonder where they go and why they go by so fast. What if I told you that spending just six minutes each day could dramatically reduce pain in your life […]
Ohhh, the sticky goodness of honey. Everything just tastes better with a little bit of honey doesn’t it? Not only does it taste good, but raw honey is packed with nutritional and therapeutic value. It has been used for centuries to treat countless ailments. Hippocrates himself wrote of this “liquid gold” and its medicinal effects. […]
