Real Wellness
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 […]
Lemons are one of nature’s best sources of vitamin C, which provides a variety of health benefits for the body. Vitamin C aids in cellular detoxification and contains enzymes that assist with metabolic and organ function. It also clears waste from the digestive tract and enhances immune health. Vitamin C is necessary for the production […]
Valley fever is no longer just a desert problem. Driven by climate volatility and dustier conditions, the soil fungus behind this illness is moving into cool, coastal, and temperate regions, with California reporting a record year. Learn how the disease spreads, why diagnosis often lags, and what health officials recommend as fall and winter peaks approach. Awareness and early testing can make all the difference.
Recent research out of King’s College in London has found healthier legs to be associated with a healthier, younger brain. It is nothing new to say that a healthy body produces a healthy mind. However, stronger legs may significantly boost your brain’s strength, as well. The study, published in the November issue of Gerontology, examined […]
When we think of chamomile, most of us immediately think of a soothing cup of tea before bed, to help promote those essential Zs. This is certainly an accurate portrayal, as chamomile has been used for generations to aid in relaxation and ward off that fiend known as insomnia. However, chamomile has many other potent […]
With summer temperatures rising, you might be trying a bit harder to keep your Stanley tumbler filled to the top and stay hydrated. Maybe you’re even looking to get on the new “sexy water” train and add fruit, ice, and a variety of supplements to make the intake of H20 more enjoyable. Whatever it takes […]
Although certain factors, like genetics, are out of our control, we can still do some things to extend our lifespan. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on healthy longevity than genetics,” said Dr. Gary Small, an expert in memory, brain, and aging at New Jersey’s Hackensack Meridian […]
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Riken Brain Science Institute in Japan, used light to recover the lost memories of mice, which they believe opens the door to possible applications in people with amnesia. Medical experts seem to be split between two schools of thought when it comes to amnesia. Some […]
