Getting ready to fly far away from home and dreading the inevitable jet lag? Did you know that fluctuations in our environment, such as light and temperature, can dictate our internal clocks and alter our ability to function properly? That's why jet lag symptoms arise when we travel to another time zone. Coordinated daily rhythms…
Whey protein benefits are extensive, including helping to burn fat, build lean muscle, boost your immune system and prevent disease. Whey is so effective because it provides a more absorbable source of high protein than nearly any other type of food or supplement, and it's easy to digest. Whey protein is one of the most…
While it's possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, research shows many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if not more. So vitamins should a woman take on a daily basis, and what are the best vitamins for women…
We’ve all wondered about the secret to luscious, shining hair. Perhaps we’ve even tried to emulate shiny-haired models by trying specially formulated shampoos for our exact hair types and textures, with little effect. Instead of spending money on hair care products that produce lackluster results, consider how your overall health impacts the quality of your…
Omega-3s (or omega-3 fatty acids) have earned a great deal of respect in the health community, but do you know what omega-3s are? What are the benefits of omega-3s, and could you be deficient in these fatty acids? We’ll unpack these questions one by one, but let’s start by saying that omega-3 fatty acids are…
Forehead wrinkles, those lines that etch themselves across our brows as we express ourselves, are a natural part of aging, but that doesn't mean we have to accept that they're inevitable. Are you wondering how to get rid of forehead wrinkles? If so, you aren't alone. Whether you're noticing them due to aging, stress or…
If you are dedicated and serious about healing leaky gut and autoimmune disease, I need you to know about a study that IDs seven food additives that trigger leaky gut — or at the very least contribute to the condition. So what, exactly, is leaky gut? Known in the medical literature for more than a 100…
Fudge is a classic childhood favorite. It brings back warm memories of after-dinner treats with family, but like so many of the recipes we enjoyed years ago, when I look at the ingredients in traditional peanut butter fudge recipes, I cringe. Conventional fudge is often filled with refined sugar, corn syrup and other ingredients I…
If you're already a fan of coffee, then you're really going to love this recipe for keto coffee, also known as "butter coffee." In moderation, high-quality, organic coffee can definitely have its proven coffee health benefits. This recipe takes coffee to another level, as it makes that cup of coffee satiating for hours. Instead of…
Spinach is considered to be one of the world's healthiest foods, with researchers identifying more than a dozen different types of flavonoid antioxidants alone that are present in the leafy green, not to mention all of its other vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. Spinach nutrition has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities, and if you combine that with…
