If you're looking for ways to prevent colds, flu, and other infections, your first step should be a visit to your local grocery store. Plan your meals to include these 17 powerful immune system boosters. Watermelon It's not only refreshing. When it's ripe, it's also got plenty of an antioxidant called glutathione. It strengthens the immune system so […]
A combination of the right nutrients and medication can help restore thyroid function. Hypothyroidism affects 1–2% of people worldwide and is 10 times more likely to affect women than men. Foods alone won't cure hypothyroidism, but a combination of supplements can help. Avoid - Gluten Gluten, a protein found in foods processed from wheat, barley etc. can alter the digestive […]
Does fatigue drag you down day after day? Do you have brain fog, weight gain, chills, or hair loss? Or is the opposite true for you: Are you often revved up, sweaty, or anxious? Your thyroid gland could be to blame. This great regulator of body and mind sometimes goes haywire, particularly in women. Getting the right […]
What is hypertension? Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death. Diagnosis Blood pressure is written as […]
High blood pressure can sometimes have no symptoms, until you begin to experience complications. It can damage artery and blood vessel walls over time. That's why it's important to have yours checked regularly and know your numbers. Circulatory system Damage caused by high blood pressure starts small and builds over time. The longer it goes undiagnosed, the […]
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the "silent killer" for good reason. It often has no symptoms but is a major risk of heart disease and stroke. The good news is you can make changes to significantly reduce your numbers and lower your risk. Continue reading to find some effective ways to lower your blood pressure. Increase activity […]
Diet plays a very vital role in controlling your blood pressure. DASH ( Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is one such that helps. DASH is not a diet, but it’s a way of eating. You cut back on salt, load up on fruits and veggies, and round out your meals with whole grains, fish, poultry, nuts, legumes, and low-fat […]
What is magnesium and its role in the human body? Magnesium is an essential mineral for human nutrition. It’s involved in over 600 cellular reactions in the body. Its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. Magnesium is helpful to help combat depression, boost exercise performance, promote heart […]
What is Zinc? What role does it play? Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that the body only needs small amounts. Zinc is needed for many of the chemical reactions which are going on inside us all the time at micro-level. Zinc is also needed for: *Our immune systems to work well to fight off infection. *Healing of wounds. […]
While the best way to guarantee you're eating good, healthy meals is to make your food yourself, even seasoned home chefs need a little time off here and there. At such times ordering in or getting a meal out with friends or family is the perfect solution. While eating out or ordering in can be fun and tasty, its quiet possible […]
