While inflammation in a healthy body is a normal and effective response that facilitates healing, when the immune system overreaches and begins attacking healthy body tissues, we're met with inflammation in otherwise healthy areas of the body. Thankfully, following an anti-inflammatory diet by eating more anti-inflammatory foods can help. For instance, in a 2014 study…
It's estimated that up to 80 percent of adults experience persistent symptoms of lower back pain at some point in their lives, and about 31 million Americans struggle with the condition at any given time. That leaves many searching for lower back pain relief. Given its extremely high prevalence rate — whether due to a…
Chronic inflammatory diseases are now considered the most significant cause of death worldwide. What is the fastest way to reduce inflammation in the body? Many experts believe the answer is improving your diet, specifically by including a wide variety of anti-inflammatory foods and anti-inflammatory drinks. Anti-inflammatory drinks — such as teas, coffee and bone broth…
Whether you’re replenishing after a workout, trying to build lean muscle mass, or just find yourself hungry and need something more filling, bulking up on protein foods might be the answer. If you can’t stomach eating another steak or cracking one more egg, though, it might be time to start drinking protein shakes — and…
As more Americans are affected by poor diet choices, chronic stress, toxic overload and bacterial imbalance, it appears that the prevalence of leaky gut is potentially reaching epidemic proportions. The medical profession is just now agreeing this condition even exists, which is especially shocking considering that “intestinal permeability” (another name for leaky gut) has been…
September is when football is back on the TV, and if you're looking for a great dip to serve while kicking back and watching your favorite team play, look no further. This 7-layer bean dip with upgraded ingredients will keep party guests coming back for more. We created this 7-layer dip not only to enjoy…
The anti-aging market is a booming business, with Americans — and the rest of the world — spending billions of dollars on products to combat the signs of aging every year. While it's common to rush to a cosmetics counter to find the "next big thing" in anti-aging, we should remember that aging affects internal…
Trying new diets can be tough: all those things to avoid, to eat more of, new ingredients to buy. It's enough to drive anyone bonkers, but there's one way of eating that's gained notoriety — the ketogenic, or "keto," diet and its keto recipes. The keto diet is one of the most effective that I've…
No doubt about it, overeating (high calorie intake) and its connection to obesity is one of the most complex and challenging issues in health care today. That's where a natural appetite suppressant can help. There are many reasons why you might feel like you’re always hungry, including nutrient deficiencies, a lack of fiber or healthy…
While you may not be familiar with the term specifically, you probably already rely on glycine every day to strengthen your body and, frankly, allow it to work properly. What is glycine used for? This amino acid is essential for many different muscle, cognitive and metabolic functions. It helps break down and transport nutrients like glycogen and…
