When it comes to following a healthy, balanced diet, a common question is: "How much protein do I need a day?" So how many grams of protein per day do you need? High-protein foods are essential for building muscle, burning fat, supporting metabolism, and even bolstering the health of certain organs like your thyroid and…
Are you getting enough probiotic-rich foods in your diet? Chances are you’re probably not. Probiotics are a form of good bacteria found in your gut which are responsible for everything from nutrient absorption to immune health. Not only are probiotics are essential for digestion, but did you know there are hundreds of other health benefits…
Have you ever had large, red, painful breakouts? These breakouts can affect both men and women as young as 8 or as old 50. The face is the most common and concerning area of occurrence, but other problem areas can include the chest, back, upper arms and shoulders. We're talking about cystic acne, which is…
Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the body, which is why magnesium deficiency can be such an issue. Not only does magnesium help regulate calcium, potassium and sodium, but it's essential for cellular health and a critical component of over 300 biochemical functions in the body. Even glutathione, your body's most powerful antioxidant…
The ketogenic (or “keto”) diet is a very high-fat, very low-carb diet that is best known for its weight loss benefits. The goal of the keto diet is to enter and then stay in a metabolic state called ketosis, in which you burn fat for energy, rather than carbohydrates (glucose). In the typical diet, our…
Cancer is recognized worldwide to be a major health problem affecting millions of people each year. More than 1.9 million people in the U.S. alone were diagnosed with cancer in 2022. The good new is there are certain foods — so-called cancer-fighting foods — that can help combat cancer. Cancer is a systemic disease with…
Stomach bloating is so common these days that it’s been called an “epidemic.” If you frequently deal with distention, digestive discomfort and a bloated stomach, you probably want to know: Why do I feel bloated all the time? With most people’s poor diets, high levels of stress, need for daily medications and exposure to various…
Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but did you know that at all times there are actually billions of beneficial bacteria present within all of us? In fact, bacteria make up the microbiome, an integral internal ecosystem that benefits gut health and the…
Our sleep is precious time that allows our bodies to heal and rejuvenate, and without enough sleep, our health suffers. That means we must find ways to get proper rest. Unfortunately, many people either can’t sleep (which can also happen during jet lag) or don’t get enough sleep, which is where natural sleep aids come…
