Whether you’re trying to burn fat or gain muscle, what you do in terms of exercise, diet and the time you rest in between workouts makes all difference. We all know that working out is great for boosting strength, slimming down and toning up, but unless you want to deal with ongoing muscle soreness, fatigue…
You’ve likely heard the term “superfoods” tossed around quite a bit and have probably heard about all of the benefits offered by these nutrient-rich dietary additions. So what is considered a superfood exactly? Although there’s no set criteria as to what defines a superfood, these are foods that are jam-packed with nutrients that help provide…
What is bone broth good for? Bone broth benefits can include helping leaky gut, joint problems and even common skin concerns like wrinkles and cellulite. Making this homemade beef bone broth recipe is one of the best ways you can reap all of those benefits. Plus, making beef bone broth is a lot easier than…
Chowing down on nutrient-dense, fat-burning foods and drinks can help you drop pounds and also improve your health in many ways. For example, a healthy, balanced diet may be able to help reverse diabetes and reduce your risk of obesity and other health problems, including certain types of cancer. Plus, when you ask the average…
We all have powerful built-in biological mechanisms that kick in when we don’t get the energy (calories) we need from food. Under-eating for your body’s needs can trigger a primal drive to increase calorie intake, along with a slowing down of your metabolism — which is known as starvation mode. This is basically the complete…
One of the most common things I hear from my readers is, “Dr. Axe, I can’t sleep.” If you’re one of those people who has trouble falling asleep or wakes up frequently during the night, you struggle with insomnia. Please know that this problem is very common. It's believed that up to 30 percent to 50 percent…
Considering all of the important roles that magnesium plays in the body — and the fact that a magnesium deficiency is one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults, with an estimated 80 percent being deficient in this vital mineral — it’s a good idea to consider taking magnesium supplements regularly. Of course, this is…
Salt has been used as a natural flavoring agent for thousands of years, and it’s so vital to our existence that a portion of our tongues is even designated to taste saltiness. However, in recent years, salt has come under fire and been characterized as an unhealthy substance that we should cut out of our…
Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity (also called heavy metal poisoning) is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with. That makes incorporating a heavy metal detox into your routine from time to time vitally important. Exposure to toxic heavy metals is believed to be a contributing…
Derived from the amino acid tyrosine, tyramine is found in various protein foods and is present in a variety of other foods, particularly those that undergo fermentation or aging processes. Some common dietary sources of tyramine include: Aged or fermented cheeses (cheddar, blue cheese, gouda) Processed or cured meats (salami, pepperoni, sausages) Fermented foods (soy sauce,…
