Weight loss has become an endless debate in America today that shines a deep light on the concerns and stress of individuals. The term “weight loss” has encompassed a wide variety of strategies and gimmicks that often bring about more harm than good. An alternative...
Running is what comes to the mind of many when they think of exercise. While running is an efficient form of cardio, it barely scratches the surface of the forms exercise can take in society today. Since the onset of the pandemic, the public has become...
Carbohydrates are an essential part of our diet that provide instant energy and can be found in a wide variety of sources. Some of these sources are better than others, however. ...
Spirulina is a brightly colored derivative of blue-green algae that has many benefits when incorporated into the diet. Ancient cultures used to consume spirulina and the algae responsible for spirulina can grow in a wide variety of environments. Today it is widely used as a vegan...
The body needs iron to make a number of essential compounds that our body needs to thrive. Specifically, iron as a mineral is incorporated into hemoglobin and myoglobin, two proteins that are critical for the transport of oxygen to your muscles and other tissues. The amount...
The key to remaining optimally hydrated throughout the day is to understand that it must be a gradual process. As our bodies age, we lose the ability to eliminate water from our systems as easily as we were able to when we were younger. In...
It’s no secret that most Americans are overwhelmed with the rising healthcare costs in the US. The average American spends a whopping $8000 a year on medical related expenses. At the current annual cost that Americans are paying for prescription and over-the-counter medications, they will...
New research indicates that the optimum intake of Vitamin K plays an important role in longevity. A study done in 2014 confirms that ample vitamin K intake can indeed help you live longer. In a group of more than 7,000 people at risk for cardiovascular...
The time for immunity has arrived. With flu season and the coronavirus pandemic, we are reminded of ways to keep healthy! 1. You are what you eat: We refer to your diet as your daily nutritional intake, and it is the most important general factor of your...
As many working Americans may know, stress in the workplace can lead to you a drop in your productivity and performance at your job. And working from home during a pandemic doesn't fix everything. There are new ways that stress has been added to our...