Fans of "Shark Tank" may be familiar with pili nuts, a type of high-fat, low-carb nut associated with a wealth of powerful health benefits. Although Pili Hunters founder Jason Thomas was unable to secure an investment from the sharks with his appearance on the show, he did succeed at piquing the public's interest in the…
How often do you think about the more than 80 billion neurons in your brain? The continuously work together, communicating with the help of neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers. These important messengers play a key role in our day-to-day body functions, and of these messengers, dopamine is the most extensively researched. Dopamine is responsible for several…
What if I told you there was a simple mind-body technique that could help keep you calm, could be done anywhere, and requires no equipment, supplements or apps? It's called diaphragmatic breathing, and it's been shown to be more powerful at controlling the breath, and also more relaxing, compared to "mouth breathing." Breathing with help…
More than 100 million cases of tapeworm infections occur globally every year. (1) Tapeworm infections affect the intestines of humans and occur when people eat raw or undercooked, contaminated animal foods. They can even affect other organs in rare instances, including the brain. Surprisingly, tapeworms don’t always cause any noticeable symptoms at all. However when…
Do you generally stay away from canned fish? Typically, that’s a good idea, since many canned fish are fish you never want to eat. But once you hear about the many benefits of a European staple food known as herring, you’ll realized that all fish is not created equal. Why is herring healthy to eat? This…
Anti-inflammatory, high-antioxidant foods keep you healthy and, if sick, can bring you back to good health. Berries certainly fit the bill, and the trendy berry of the moment with major anti-aging benefits is the acai berry. There's a reason health food stores are now pumping out more “acai bowls” than ever. What is acai berry good for? Perhaps…
Today, an estimated 1 in 4 American adults are diabetic or prediabetic. Many of these people are dealing with the unwanted side effects of type 2 diabetes, such as swelling in the hands and feet, increased hunger and thirst, fatigue ... and weight gain. While these are recognized symptoms of diabetes, our family and friends…
That spicy, tingly feeling you get from eating hot peppers like the poblano pepper is more than just delicious — it can help fight cancer, aid your weight loss journey and boost your immune system. The poblano pepper is a delightfully earthy pepper, between the banana pepper and jalapeno in terms of heat. It’s the…
While we've done articles about cancer-causing foods that you want to make sure you're NOT eating, I wanted to discuss some simple anti-cancer solutions you can incorporate into your diet. For example, I'll explain ways to improve your body's ability to detoxify, and list some of the top cancer-fighting foods, drinks, herbs and supplements. 1. Lower…
Cancer is a systemic disease with various causes, some of which include a poor diet, toxin exposure, nutrient deficiencies and to some extent genetics. One extremely important way to prevent and/or treat cancer is nutritionally, through eating a nutrient-dense diet and avoiding things that are known to increase cancer risk. But for many people navigating…
