Real Wellness
Most of us know that it’s important to avoid junk food and keep active to improve male fertility. But there are also many proactive strategies that specifically power up sperm production and health. Focusing on foods that contain the building blocks for healthy sperm is key. Studies indicate that a healthy intake of micronutrients such […]
If you’re constantly feeling tired and lacking energy, losing hair, or have unhealthy nails, you or your doctor might suspect anemia. The common “solution” is to take an iron supplement — but is this really fixing the problem? Some holistic healthcare practitioners suggest that the one-size-fits-all prescription of iron supplementation might actually make things worse. […]
We live in a country where obesity rates are rapidly — and worryingly — rising, in both adults and children. At the same time, our stress levels are through the roof! It can be hard to relax. However, relaxation and stress management is vitally important, not only for your sanity and mental health, but for […]
Turmeric is an unassuming orange root, quietly used for years in Indian cuisine to bring that particular flavor and color that so epitomizes curry and other Eastern dishes. In recent years, however, it has risen to superstardom among health and culinary enthusiasts in the United States. So what’s so great about this golden spice, and […]
It happens to all of us from time to time. We pop up out of bed, thinking we are rested and ready to take on the day, only to find ourselves slumped over our desk before noon. Quick and hard out of the gate and slumpy by mid-morning is generally the result of low blood […]
How low can you go when it comes to your blood pressure? Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that treating those in the prehypertension systolic range of 120 to 140 mm Hg is beneficial, according to a press release issued in September. Research published this month in the New England Journal of […]
The kitchen is truly the heart of your home. It’s where family and friends gather for coffee, conversation, and cooking great meals. But when this dirty little secret gets out, your hub will quickly turn from light and airy to dreary and stale. And worse, you’re inviting more than just house guests into your kitchen […]
Water is absolutely vital to life. Our bodies are composed mostly of water, and without it, we would cease to live. It is common knowledge that we need to drink eight to ten glasses of water each day to be optimally healthy — and it’s important to make sure the water we are drinking is […]
Spreadable cheese, sliced cheese, string cheese, individually wrapped cheese, and spray cheese. These are just some of the weird and wonderful modern prepared cheese foods we have access to these days. If you look at the labels of various cheese products in the grocery store, you will likely see claims like “good source of calcium,” […]
Fruits are considered a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, new research suggests they may also help boost your mental health in the future. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, analyzed data based on the population of almost 14,000 people who participated in the Singapore Chinese Health Study, following […]
