The immune system is a complex thing that we’re just beginning to understand in detail. From the body’s library of antibodies to the activity of killer T cells, the interplay of the various components of the human immune system is why we are alive. We won’t be getting into too much detail about the immune […]
With the weather getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to give coconut water a try. What’s coconut water? First, it’s important to know what it isn’t. Coconut water is: Not any drink with artificial or natural coconut flavoring. Not the same as coconut milk. Before moving on, let’s make clear that coconut milk takes coconut […]
High blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a health state that can factor into cardiovascular disease. If you don’t address high blood pressure, you have a greater risk of arterial wall hardening (atherosclerosis), resulting in a heart attack and stroke. Clearly, high blood pressure is bad news. While medications can certainly help during elevated blood […]
Strong bones are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. You may have grown up thinking that as long as you drink your milk with dinner, you’re good. Now that you’re an adult you’ve probably realized that most things are a bit more complicated than you thought as a child. Thankfully there are ways to […]
Getting into healthy snacking habits can be hard. What we snack on throughout the day plays an important role in your overall health, energy, and wellbeing. But especially in busy families, it can be hard to get into the habit of choosing high-energy, healthy snacks instead of reaching for a bag of chips or cookies. […]
Supporting healthy breast tissue is no longer a taboo topic. Many breast cancer awareness programs have been successful in teaching women the importance of regular health screenings and at-home self-checks. In addition to screenings, there are many ways to support breast health, including lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. If you’re wondering what vitamin is […]
We all know what it’s like to wake up bleary-eyed and drowsy in the morning, only to stumble to work in a persistent haze. Some of us feel this way well into the mid-morning, no matter how well we slept the night before. If this sounds like you, there are some important ways that you […]
Olive oil is a wonderful thing, there’s no denying that. Whether you buy the lowest priced oils or spring for the expensive Italian imports, olive oil is versatile around the kitchen and home. It’s great as a salad dressing, and contrary to popular belief, it remains largely stable during frying even under very high temperatures. […]
Once a humble cooking ingredient, apple cider vinegar has recently become a popular, natural way to support healthy living. However, some people have a hard time with the strong taste and smell, making it hard to take straight. This is where apple cider vinegar gummies come into play. These tasty supplements have all the benefits […]
We are fast approaching spring. Depending on where you are reading this, the sun may already be shining and the temperatures are hitting the upper 60s or even the 70s! After a year of quarantine, many of us are finally in the position to start making plans for activities outside the home under the advisement […]
