Soybean Oil Linked to Brain Changes
Recent research from the University of California, Riverside, highlights potential dangers associated with soybean oil consumption, suggesting it may negatively affect brain health. The study, which followed earlier findings linking soybean oil to obesity and diabetes in mice, reveals that this commonly used oil can alter the hypothalamus—an area of the brain crucial for hormone […]
How to Celebrate Health Every Day
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Coming into the third month of quarantine has many people feeling restless, down, and antsy. Some of the activities we might be indulging in are having a negative impact on health and well-being, but it can be hard to know a good substitute for freshly baked cookies or an alcoholic beverage. […]
The Cosmetic Use of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 3)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. Mediterranean Goddesses, Roman Empresses and Egyptian Queens… what do they all have in common? They were all revered for their striking beauty, and they all shared a beauty secret that enhanced their natural fairness. What was their secret? The ‘divine oil’ and ‘magical oil’ for a reason This oil, also known […]
Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You?
Sarah Cimperman, ND The ketogenic diet is trending, but it’s not new. Doctors have been using it for nearly a century as a treatment for epilepsy and in children it can be more effective than medication.1 Now it’s gaining popularity as a weight loss strategy and a treatment for conditions like type two diabetes,2 cardiovascular […]
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 […]
Solve All Your Beauty Dilemmas with the Help of Mother Nature
Sophia Smith Am I paler than usual today? Why is my skin so dry? Does my hair look dull? How can my lips be so parched? All of these questions may seem harmless, but in fact they can signify that there is something amiss with your body. And while it may be easy to treat […]
7 Ways to Get Your Skin Ready for Summer
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Skin is the body’s largest organ and it’s our first line of defense against foreign invaders like microbes and environmental toxins. More than any other part of the body, this protective outer layer is exposed to damaging environmental conditions like the winter weather that leaves skin dull and dry. Fortunately, […]
How to Use Coconut Oil: Ways to Incorporate It into Your Beauty Routine
Sophia Smith If you haven’t heard of all the health benefits of the majestic coconut oil – now is the right time. More and more celebrities are becoming advocates of this natural oil – Angelina Jolie stated she cannot start her day without a teaspoon of coconut oil, so did Miranda Kerr, who adds one […]