Your immune system is your body’s best defense against flu season. But in order to help keep it functioning at its best, you should include these immune boosting foods in your diet. Chicken Soup Chicken soup is more than just good for your soul. It may keep your airways healthy, as well. Researchers at the… Read more »
As some men get older, the prostate gland can become enlarged. The prostate gland is controlled by hormones, including testosterone. Certain foods and beverages are known to have an impact on prostate health because of their effects on testosterone and other hormones. Researchers have found that a diet primarily consisting of mostly meat or dairy products… Read more »
If chronic joint pain is something you regularly experience, you’re not the only one. According to researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 14 million people reported that they suffer from severe joint pain, commonly caused by inflammation in the body. Remedies include regular exercise and supplements, but what you eat… Read more »
We’ve all been there. It’s 3 pm and your head is getting heavier, it’s hard to focus and you know the afternoon slump has arrived. You need to increase energy levels stat. Resist the urge to reach for a coffee or sugary snack just because your defenses are down. While it’s true that your body… Read more »
By making smarter food choices, you just might be able to add years to your life. Start by adding these antioxidant-rich super foods to your daily diet and feel the difference. Avocados – avocadoscontain monounsaturated fat. The fat is so tiny it can slip through membranes and protect cells from free radical damage. This enhances… Read more »
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), roughly 8 million Americans suffer from the painful, often embarrassing symptoms associated with Psoriasis. Fortunately, there is some relief during the summer months, thanks in part to the vitamin D provided by sunlight. Vitamin D reduces inflammation. The NPF suggests that the combination of vitamin D and UV… Read more »
If you suffer from psoriasis, you know that it is an autoimmune disease caused by inflammation. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, many individuals benefit from following an anti-inflammatory diet to help reduce their symptoms. There are certain foods that are known to increase inflammation and others that have anti-inflammatory properties. If you have psoriasis,… Read more »
Many foods are beneficial for the gut, but some are better than others in terms of their abundance of live microorganisms. Eating foods rich in probiotic microorganisms can help your digestive system function more efficiently and may contribute to a healthier immune system, along with many other health benefits. Chances are, yogurt is the first food that… Read more »
According to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, most of us pass gas anywhere from 12-25 times a day. Recent surveys suggest that abdominal bloating affects up to 30 percent of Americans. It’s not something we like to talk about. But gas and bloating are somewhat inevitable – when you eat (and drink), the space inside your… Read more »
When we’re stressed, we eat. It’s the way it is. Our daily stress causes cortisol levels to rise. Cortisol leads to food cravings, especially for carbs and sweets. But unfortunately, the more of them we eat, the worse our mood gets. So, when you’re stressed, instead of reaching for so-called comfort foods, try these stress-relieving summer… Read more »