Real Wellness
Asthma is a condition in the lungs that causes spasmodic swelling, which hampers breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people suffering from asthma is growing. In 2001, about one in 14 people had asthma, but by 2009, one out of every 12 people suffered from asthma. Researchers are […]
The pancreas is a small organ in the abdomen that is located behind the lower portion of the stomach. It contains enzymes that play an important role in digestion, as well as hormones that assist in metabolizing sugars. Pancreatic cancer claims over 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year. It currently accounts for approximately three […]
Your grandmother probably knew about turmeric long before it showed up in every wellness article on the internet. Cultures across Asia have been using it for joint pain, inflammation, and general health for over 4,000 years and modern research has spent the last few decades figuring out why they were right. The active compound inside […]
Avocados may be one of nature’s most delicious superfoods. They are used in a number of dishes around the world, and for good reason. Avocados boast a number of vitamins and minerals essential for human growth and long-term health. Avocados have the good fat you need — monounsaturated fat — which is easily burned for […]
What you eat is very important to your health, and as it turns out, when you eat can also have a dramatic influence. A just-released paper published in the Journal of Clinical Endrocrinology and Metabolism has found that eating a late dinner can significantly increase your risk of developing obesity and a number of serious […]
All over-the-counter painkillers except aspirin and acetaminophen will now carry an extended warning. The FDA states that NSAIDs can raise a person’s risk of developing a stroke, heart failure and heart attack. When taken in combination with antidepressants, NSAIDs may also cause bleeding in the brain, a 2015 study published in the British Medical Journal […]
Blood sugar fluctuations can impact our health in a number of ways. They can cause us to experience either spikes or drops in energy. Chronically low blood sugar can lead to hormonal imbalances, mood changes, foggy thinking, and occasionally more severe symptoms like seizures and loss of consciousness. Chronically high blood sugar can impair the […]
Cooking your own food is good for your mind and body, and so are the ingredients that go into your food. We often forget that food is first and foremost fuel for our body: our muscles, organs and cells. For thousands of years, the citizens of India have practiced what is known as ayurvedic medicine, […]
For decades, the association between health and carbonated beverages has been just as murky as the ingredients each can of soda contains. Recent research has now brought to light a link between cardiac arrest and carbonated beverages. According to a 2011 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 300,000 Americans a […]
If you’ve been dealing with sluggish mornings in the bathroom, the solution might not be a new supplement or a fiber overhaul. It could be something you do in your first two minutes out of bed — and it’s grounded in real digestive science. Here’s what’s actually going on, and how to use your body’s […]
