If you’re a regular reader on this site, you’ve likely made a lot of positive changes already (you cut the gluten, you stopped drinking alcohol daily, you banned sugar from your house, you eat lots of green leafy vegetables), and you have every reason to expect the pounds to fall off for good. But what […]
What is the best way to reduce feelings of frustration and stress? Yoga, meditation, listening to quiet music? While all of these can have a positive effect on stress levels, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan has found that the secret to feeling less day-to-day frustration might just be a […]
We all suffer from acid reflux at some point in our lives. Until I adopted a paleo way of eating, I used to suffer from a bad case of acid reflux at least once a week. While that was certainly bad, I continue to have friends and family who suffer from acid reflux every single […]
Stress is like the plague of the modern age, with 52 percent of people reporting that they experience fatigue in relation to stress. Researchers estimate that anywhere from 75 to 90 percent of doctor visits are stress related, either directly or because of symptoms arising from chronic stress. It’s an unfortunate byproduct of our Western […]
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 […]
Health issues such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, anxiety, autism, and even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be emotionally distressing not only for those affected, but also for their loved ones. The brain is the most complex part of the human body, and we are just now learning the role nutrition plays in the proper functioning […]
Occasional anxiety is a part of life. You may feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before making a big change, or deciding on an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. Anxiety disorders are typically treated with psychotropic medications and therapy. However, many people do not know that eating […]
Do you crave a warm shower each day to help you relax? The truth is, most of us think the health benefits of showering come from a warm shower, when turning the temperature down is actually highly therapeutic. Although it may not seem appealing at first, swapping out a few warm showers a week with […]
Picture yourself five, ten, twenty years from now. Will you be vibrant, strong and aging gracefully? Or will you be degrading fast and looking older than you are? It’s important to realize that the choice is in your hands. Since getting older is a slow, gradual process that is happening by the minute, it’s those […]
