Anxiety disorders are now considered to be the most common and pervasive mental disorders in the United States — and many other parts of the world too. During any given year, it's estimated that one type of anxiety disorder called generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD) affects about 6.8 million American adults, or 3 percent of…
Since its debut in 2017, the Plant Paradox diet has received plenty of attention — both good and bad — from dieters and nutrition experts alike. Even celebrities have joined in on the buzz; in fact, Kelly Clarkson attributed her massive weight loss to this controversial diet plan after dropping 37 pounds in a year.…
Boosting liver health to remove toxins from the body has been an integral part of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practices for thousands of years. Referred to as the ultimate multitasking organ, ancient practitioners believed that the liver was one of the primary organs that needed to be treated in sick patients. In ancient Chinese medicine, it’s…
Probiotics have generated quite a bit of buzz in the health and wellness circuits lately. Not only can you now get your daily dose through supplements and fermented foods, but this beneficial form of bacteria is also frequently added to snack bars, cereals, ice creams and even chewing gums. However, not all probiotic supplements are…
Lyme disease is a complicated infection that is caused by bacteria that's transmitted from a tick or insect bite. The majority of cases of Lyme are due to a bite from a type of deer tick known as the black-legged tick, which can carry and pass on bacteria known as borrelia burgdorferi. According to the Michigan…
Subclinical hypothyroidism — which affects between an estimated 3 to 8 percent of the population, especially women and older adults — can be the cause of symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety and poor memory. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is considered a type of "mild thyroid failure," and in some cases is an early form of hypothyroidism.…
The Mediterranean diet is well-known for its health-promoting properties. In fact, proponents of the Mediterranean diet claim it may promote cognitive function, support heart health, help fight cancer and keep blood sugar levels steady. However, while most of us are pretty familiar with the concept of the diet, few know exactly what a Mediterranean diet…
According to a 2002 article published in the Journal of Nutrition, "Functional foods represent one of the most intensively investigated and widely promoted areas in the food and nutrition sciences today." That's because a diet that includes plenty of functional foods is one of the best protectors against common chronic diseases, such as heart disease,…
The probiotic drinks category is one of the fastest growing trends in the functional foods and beverages market, due to increasing consumer demand for products made with natural, beneficial ingredients, particularly those that contribute to gut health. Even major companies including PepsiCo are jumping on the probiotic drinks bandwagon; in 2016, PepsiCo acquired KeVita, a…
Is there a diet that's both health-promoting and absolutely delicious? Yes, and its name is the Mediterranean diet. This way of eating is loaded with major health benefits and a Mediterranean diet food list that will leave your mouth watering. It's a diet that can appeal to people of all different ages and backgrounds, it's not…
