Why Science Agrees That Being “Hangry” Is a Real Thing
The idea of being “hangry” (hungry + anger) sounds like fodder for pop culture and commercials. Yes, food is wonderful. Yes, skipping meals is frustrating. But can hunger be true source of anger? As things turn out, getting mad when you are hungry can and does happen. Science has found “hanger” has a biological basis, […]
Want A Humidifier This Winter? Here’s What You Need To Know
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] When winter comes, probably the first thing that comes to mind is keeping warm. But turning on the heat means drier air. And dry air can have a number of effects on the body. These can range from minor annoyances to […]
Fact: Your Gut Bacteria Could Be Impacting Your Mood
Mental health isn’t something that we can see, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. After all, nearly 15 million American adults dealing with major depression, and almost 75% of Americans report dealing with anxiety at some time in their life.1 That means, it’s important to discuss mood issues and mental health, just like you […]
Beet Kvass: A Delicious Health Trend from Eastern Europe
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Beet kvass hits a lot of health trend marks—it’s plant-based, made from a superfood and fermented. Beet kvass, (pronounced k-vahs or k-wass) is a fermented beet juice that hails from Russia and parts of Eastern Europe, like Ukraine. The name is […]
[STUDY]: A Little Oil Can Boost The Potency Of Your Veggies
Everyone knows eating your veggies provides beneficial nutrients. But, what if there was a way to boost those nutrients, and get even more health benefits from the food you eat? New research suggests there is, and it’s a bit surprising. Fats and oils often get a bad rap when it comes to healthy eating. Many […]
[News]: Why You Should Increase Your Vitamin C Intake to Beat Infection
When cold and flu season hits, you may want to up your intake of vitamin C. According to new research published in the journal Nutrients, increasing your vitamin C intake to six to eight grams per day while sick with a cold might shorten the duration of your symptoms. “Self dosing of vitamin C must […]
[NEWS]: New Study Says Better Sleep Has Same Effect As Winning the Lottery
Getting enough sleep over time may improve your mood just as well as winning the lottery, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep.
[NEWS] New Study Says You Need to Double Your Daily Fruit and Veggie Intake
Remember that old health adage about eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily to remain healthy? According to new research, that’s not nearly enough. A recent study says you have to double those daily amounts — to ten servings a day — to get maximum health benefits.
10 Surprising Facts About Your Gut Microflora
Gut microflora is essential to your good health, regular digestion, energy, immunity, clear skin, and even brain function. And today, scientists know a lot more about the tiny bacteria that live inside our digestive tract than they used to. In fact, there is so much that we know about gut microbacteria that we didn’t know […]
10 Lifestyle Habits Destroying Good Bacteria in Your Body
The gut microbiome hosts up to 1,000 bacterial species that encode about 3 million genes, performing countless functions required for a person’s physiology and survival. 1 A healthy person has about 85 percent “good” bacteria and 15 percent “bad” bacteria. 2 Despite the sheer quantity of bacteria that reside in our bodies, the amount of […]