Treating a Sore Throat Naturally

Sore throats have many causes, including viral or bacterial infection, allergies, injury, and irritants. Many different pathogens may be involved in a sore throat.  A sore throat can be painful.  Suppose a viral infection is at the core of the sore throat. In that case, the common accompanying symptoms include coughing, runny nose, eye inflammation,…

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How to Recover Fast From Injuries or Surgery with Diet and Supplements

Nutrition plays a crucial role in helping your body recover from injury or surgery. You may wish to take medication to help manage the pain. Injury or surgery may also limit your movement, leading to muscle mass and strength loss. Making better food choices can help prevent secondary health issues related to your injury or…

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10 Great Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You To Change Your Habits For The New Year

Can these short snippets of motivational wisdom make you think differently about your health today? It’s time to take action! Don’t just talk about it. Don’t just dream about it. It’s time to Just Do It! Caring for your health is not a selfish act. It is your responsibility. It’s necessary to create a future…

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8 Steps To Overcoming Food Temptations And Succeeding With Your Diet:

The temptation is always close at hand when you’re trying to lose weight and become healthier. But if you plan ahead, and maintain a flexible attitude, temptations won’t stop you from reaching your goals. Check out this short video with eight recommended steps to overcoming food temptations and succeeding with your diet. Make sure you keep yourself…

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How to Prevent Modern-Day Burnout with Nutrition and Supplements

Burnout due to chronic workplace stress is nothing new. However, 2020 created a new kind of burnout because of the global pandemic. Stress and anxiety levels surged as people worldwide were forced to social distance, isolate, and quarantine. To keep businesses afloat, many companies transitioned to remote workforces. And while some people thrive in work-from-home…

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How to Treat Fibromyalgia With Diet and Supplements

Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain that causes widespread pain, sleep and cognitive disturbances, depression, fatigue,  and migraines. Psychiatric symptoms often accompany fibromyalgia.  As of now, fibromyalgia has an unknown cause and uncertain pathophysiology; however, it is an actual disease of pain regulation. People with fibromyalgia experience higher than…

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Natural Methods to fight a Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

Viral infections like herpes can be a significant health concern. Once the herpes simplex virus infects you, it stays in your body for life, hibernating in nerve cells never to go away.  Every so often, the virus awakens, reigniting infection, causing cold sores or genital lesions to occur again. Its ability to go in and…

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How to Manage Menopausal Symptoms Naturally

Menopause can bring about many physical changes, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, pain during sex, heart palpitations, and sleeping disruptions. These symptoms are the result of fluctuating progesterone and estrogen levels. While many women dread this point in their lives because they fear the common symptoms associated with menopause, menopause can also be viewed as…

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Supporting People With Eating Disorders Through Nutrition

Eating disorders are common among girls between the ages of 12-20. 13.2% of girls meet the criteria for eating disorders by the age of 20. These are significant numbers.  Several factors affect the development of eating disorders. These include genetic factors, diet, stress, physical inactivity, drugs, and environmental factors [1].  A person with disturbed cognition…

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Why Is Weight Loss So Hard? 15 Guidelines To Make It Easier…

Obesity has become so prevalent in the United States compared to other countries, and it has a significant health toll. Let’s look at the numbers for a moment so that we can really understand the current situation. An analysis published in The Lancet examined seventeen hundred and fifty published articles on weight worldwide. The research…

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Supporting the Health of Your Lymphatic System Naturally

The Lymphatic System is a system that is part of the circulatory system and the immune system. It is an organ system with a vital role in regulating tissue pressure, immune surveillance, and the absorption of fats in the diet from the intestines. [1, 2]  The lymphatic system helps support the heart and immune systems…

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Reversing Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) With Nutrition

Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 18 million men in the US. It is estimated that the worldwide prevalence of erectile dysfunction will be 322 million cases by 2025. Erectile dysfunction leads to reduced sexual intimacy and reduced quality of life. These, in turn, lead to psychological distress for both the affected man and their sexual…

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Is Hair Color Harmful For You? Here’s to making an educated choice…

I am just about to turn 50 years old, and last week I decided to stop coloring my hair with even the so-called healthy brands.  I have made this decision because of the unhealthy effects of the chemicals found, even in “healthy” hair colors, on our brain and overall health. I will bring you all…

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Managing Bipolar Disorder with Nutrition and Supplements

Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent mental disease that was once referred to as manic depressive illness. BD has a lifetime prevalence of 3-5% of the population. BD is also often associated with impaired functioning in various life areas (occupational, personal, family, social). [1-4] BD is a somatic symptom disorder, which means that…

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Coughing And Intense Chest Congestion – How Nutrition Can Help

Coughing is a natural reflex that helps to clear your throat and lungs of irritants and mucus. However, coughing for too long can lead to coughing fits which are known as coughing paroxysms. Coughing and intense chest congestion can be triggered by colds, viral infections, allergies, asthma, or even a sinus infection.  Coughing can also…

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