More people will lose some of their vision than lose hearing or have impaired cognitive function. Macular degeneration is the most common cause of impaired vision. Your macula is near the center of the retina. When fatty protein deposits (drusen) form on the back of the eye and influence the death of […]
Being a yo-yo is only fun for a yo-yo game. It is not fun for a human that is trying to maintain a healthier weight. Sadly for all too many there is this yo-yo effect, a person comes off a strict weight loss diet and with in weeks or months they have put it back […]
Studies have shown that as many as 15 million Americans are living with some form of food allergies. These potentially life threatening allergies impact 1 out of every 13 children under the age of 18 in the US alone. According to a report released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food […]
Nutritional expert and personal trainer David Kingsbury addresses the issue of when to take your meals and supplements. Going against conventional wisdom, Kingsbury does not feel that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, nor does he hew to the idea that a person should not eat dinner too late, as that will […]
Magnesium is so important for every one not just swimmers. Swimmers however are in a dangerous environment and having a low magnesium level can make one have cramps, muscle fatigue as well as cause a rise in blood pressure and mess with your glucose tolerance. A simple red blood cell taste performed can tell you […]
We all know that we should avoid fast food and foods high in fat and sugar. What many of us overlook are the seemingly healthy foods that might be causing underlying inflammation. Here we will look at some of the hidden culprits of joint and body inflammation. The Hidden Dangers of Dairy Cow’s milk serves […]
Claims are being made that adding spirulina to your diet will cure allergies, detoxify, and aid in weight loss. What is it? It is a grass like water plant that is cultivated in ponds and produced all over the world. It is often referred as blue-green algae. It has a strong seaweed flavor. […]
Caffeine does provide some benefits. Caffeine can make you feel alert, focused and energetic. It also has been shown to help short term memory and reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Too much caffeine and you can become jittery, anxious, have some digestive discomfort and increase your heart rate. If you […]
Amino acids are organic compounds that join together and form proteins. Similarly, when the proteins you eat are broken down, amino acids are the bi-product. When our bodies use amino acids to make proteins it helps our bodies in several ways, including digesting food, repairing body tissue and growth and development. There are three kinds […]
Cardiovascular disease causes more deaths than any other disease. Simple things like a healthy diet, reducing stress and exercising can help prevent cardiovascular disease. A recent Harvard study confirms that plant nutrients can support heart health. Higher consumption of fruit polyphenols can lower the risk of heart attack in men by 14%. It […]
