(Ellaine Castillo) People often underestimate the effects that their diet has on the brain. However, there is a growing body of evidence that highlights the clear connection between the gut and the brain. This is often dubbed as the gut-brain axis.
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Moringa Oleifera – The Super Food We Need More Of
(Mayukh Saha) Popular in the traditional medicine of many South East Asian countries, the Moringa Oleifera is now becoming famous in the rest of the world for the numerous health benefits it offers. Every single part of the plant from the roots to the fruits can be consumed and is absolutely packed with nutrients and anti oxidants. Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of eating the Moringa plant, all of which are now backed by science.
Empty Nutrition: How Flavor Technology Led to a Massive Deterioration of Food Quality
(Janine Acero) We are told to “never choose style over substance,” and it appears that that same saying can be applied to food. Many people choose flavor over nutrition, sacrificing their health in the process.
6 Ways to Boost Your Coffee with Vitamins and Antioxidants
(Tiffany La Forge) Always forgetting to take your daily vitamins? Us, too. But something we never, ever forget? Our daily cup of coffee. In fact, our day doesn’t start until we’ve had it. So why not double these activities? Add a healthy dose of vitamins, antioxidants, and nutritious benefits to your daily caffeine fix with a teaspoon of something extra in the morning. Yes, you heard us right. Try one of these six additions and brew up special vitamin coffee. The benefits are aplenty — from boosting mood and energy and protecting your heart to enhancing your sex life.
New Study Shows What Vegan Diets Do For Heart Health, Endurance Athletes & Sport Performance
(Arjun Walia) It’s concerning how so much focus is put on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy technology, and absolutely no attention is paid to animal agriculture. Everybody on the planet could drive electric cars and all industries could use clean energy technology and that still would not even compare to the environmental impact of everyone adopting a plant-based diet.
This Is Your Body (and Brain) on Gluten
(Kelly Brogan, M.D.) “You should consider eliminating all gluten and dairy from your diet for 3 months.” Gulp. Those words hung in the air like an alien spacecraft hovering between us. When I had the good sense to consult a naturopath after my diagnosis with postpartum thyroiditis, this was the backbone of her recommendation to me. To me, as a psychiatric fellow, 9 years into my medical training, gluten had no relevance to the non-celiac population.
Another Reason to Choose Organic over Processed: Consuming Raw Fruits and Veggies Is Linked to Better Mental Health Outcomes
(Ellaine Castillo) Countless evidence proves the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, many of these studies fail to consider the effects of various food processing techniques like cooking and canning on their nutritional content and benefits. Recently, a team of researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand has found that the consumption of raw fruits and vegetables leads to better mental health outcomes compared to their processed counterparts.
The Truth About Iron + Why Plant-Based Foods Are the Best Way to Get the Iron You Need
(Food Revolution) Iron is an important mineral for the human body. But there are several common misconceptions about iron. Discover the truth, and how you can consume the right iron rich foods to get the amount your body needs.
Moringa Is a Nutrient-dense Superfood That Protects You from Oxidative Damage
(Ellaine Castillo) Moringa (Moringa peregrina) is a wild flowering plant that is found abundantly in the desert mountains of Egypt. It is widely consumed for its many benefits, such as its ability to regulate sugar and lipid levels, alleviate pain, and reduce inflammation.
Top 10 Reasons Your Child Has Frequent Headaches, Abdominal Pain, ADHD, Allergies, Skin Problems, Weight Problems, and Mental Health Issues
(S.D. Wells) In America, parents are quick to rush their child to a medical doctor or even the emergency room the second symptoms of disease and disorder rear their ugly heads. Of course, this is a natural knee-jerk reaction to protect their child and prevent further health disarray, but the medications that are prescribed for most of these symptoms will accomplish the one thing parents absolutely DO NOT want – prolonged, worsened health conditions for their child.
Master Guide for Healthy Living: The Top 3 Healthiest Snacks You Should Be Eating
(Ocean Robbins) Almost everyone snacks at some point. And as it turns out, what you snack on can have a huge impact on your health! These healthy snacks will help you stay on track.
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Inflammation and Degradation of Cartilage in Osteoarthritis Patients
(Zoey Sky) Patients with osteoarthritis often rely on medication to manage the painful symptoms of the disease. These drugs often include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics. While the medication can offer short-term benefits such as pain management, these drugs still can’t halt the progression of osteoarthritis. If the study is successful, patients with the condition can have a safer alternative to help them manage their condition since the use of NSAIDs are linked to various adverse side effects.
Bipolar Disorder May Be a Side-effect of a Nutritional Deficiency – Correcting Your Diet Can Help Beat It
(Vicki Batts) Bipolar disorder, also referred to as “manic depression,” is a brain disorder that affects millions of people. For many, bipolar disorder can be hard to cope with — but research has shown that nutritional supplements can help keep symptoms under control, naturally. Scientists believe that people genetically predisposed to bipolar may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency, which triggers and worsens the symptoms of bipolar. By supplementing with micronutrients, these symptoms can be addressed.
WATCH: Why Modern Humans Need To Fast (Video)
(Alanna Ketler) Fasting has been a hot topic around the health community as of late and for good reason. More and more research has emerged which show just how healing fasting can be for our mind, body and spirit. To some this concept may sound completely erroneous as most of us have been taught since a […]
How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
(Dr. Edward F. Group) Do you pay attention to the ‘Nutrition Facts’ label when you buy food? You should. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In […]