What Type of Diet Makes Us Smell the Best?
Even Sex Supports a Healthy Lifestyle! A recent study concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually results in women being more attracted to the way men smell.1 Gotta love it when sex supports a healthy lifestyle! The study found that compared to a diet high in carbohydrates, such as breads and pastas, […]
Vitamin B Supplements Could Increase Lung Cancer Risk in Smokers
Supplements and Smokers A new research study has linked high doses of B6 and B12 to an increased risk of developing lung cancer in male smokers.1 Taking certain supplements have been a concern for smokers in the past, the most studied is beta-carotene.2 Beta-carotene has been considered contraindicated in high doses for heavy smokers since […]
Personality Type May be Key to Successful Dieting, or at Least Informed Dieting
The 5 Foodie Personalities; Which one are You? In a report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia, 5 personality types were outlined and described that impact the success of dieting.1,2 As in the United States, roughly two thirds of the adult population is overweight, or obese. This trend of industrialized […]
Smartphone Apps for Depression
Meet your New Therapist; It’s in Your Hands A research team from Australia has concluded that smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for depressed patients.1 This may help create new avenues for drug-less therapy for millions of people worldwide who suffer from depression and are interested in alternative options to pharmaceutical drugs. Because […]
What’s all the Craze About Bone Broth?
Gettin Cozy is the New Healthy I can’t think of a more “cozy” food than homemade bone broth. And, it’s also one of the most nutritious foods available. Bone broth is a foundational traditional food in nearly every culture. It’s what is made from the leftover bones, and cartilaginous parts of animals after they are […]
New Cancer Surgery Device Helps Reduce Need for Repeated Surgeries
Cancer is Scary! Cancer is terrifying enough, without the thought of having to go through repeated surgeries because of the difficulties removing all of the diseased tissue. Many individuals are faced with this scenario. Just a few cancerous cells left behind from the surgeon can result in reseeding and cancer never really being gone. And […]
What’s Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain
7 Primary Health Markers to Improve Cardiovascular Health In a recent statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association, the primary 7 health markers advocated to improve cardiovascular health and prevent heart attacks and strokes were also recommended to improve cognitive function and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.1 This is a huge […]
Tips for Healthy Skin During the Winter Months
It’s Time for Fall, Y’all! And besides pumpkins, costumes, and hot apple cider, the harvest season also marks a retreat of the sun for most people. As the shorts and bathing suits are exchanged for sweaters and rain jackets, our skin is often neglected as it becomes drier outside (and inside in some cases), and […]
Tomatoes: Health of the Harvest
It’s Tomato Season! For many of us, the end of summer marks a fridge, counter, and garden overflowing with plump, juicy, and delicious red globes of goodness. It’s tomato season! Perhaps one of my favorite vegetables, tomatoes are often people’s first introduction to gardening. They are easy to grow, produce lots of fruit, and are […]
Could Hard Water Contribute to Developing Eczema?
Hard Water Exposure May Lead to Damage of the Epidermal Barrier A recent study from the University of Sheffield and King’s College in London has found that exposure of the skin to hard water may actually lead to damage of the epidermal barrier.1 Dermatological concerns are often very difficult for physicians to treat, because the […]