How to Improve Cell Energy (Mitochondrial Function) for Anti Aging & Health
The energy of the cell is produced by converting food we eat and oxygen we breath into energy in an organelle found inside our cells called the mitochondria. These organelles are considered the batteries of life, and are found in large numbers in active organs and tissues where a lot of energy is needed, including […]
How Much Salt Is Really Good for You?
In the world of nutrition, a battle is fought continuously about whether or not certain products are right for us, what quantities of them are healthy, and where we should place our boundaries. This is especially true for salt. There are those who state that salt is entirely unhealthy, and there are also those who […]
Foods That Increase BDNF for Brain Health & Weight Loss
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a neurotrophin (a growth factor protein) that plays a vital role in brain health and the flexibility of the central nervous system. BDNF acts as a fertilizer for the brain cells, helping them grow during early development as well as supporting adult neurogenesis (the growth of new […]
Fluoride – Good or Harmful?
Fluoride is a mineral found in water, plants, rocks, the soil, and air. In essence, it’s all around us and ever-present. It’s in our bones and teeth as well. Dentists use fluoride through toothpaste and mouthwashes to strengthen our teeth because it: In many countries, including the United States, they also add it to the […]
The Benefits / Detriments of Sugar Replacements
Many people today have a difficult relationship with sugar. Sugar is known to cause numerous health problems, and for this reason, it is usually substituted with different artificial sweeteners, or stevia, yacon syrup, monk fruit, erythritol and the like. But the question arises – are these replacements healthy or not, and are they better for […]
Foods That Boost Immunity
It’s winter time, at least in the Northern hemisphere of the globe, and many people are coming down with the flu or the common cold and other viral diseases. A runny nose or nasal congestion, a sore throat, or coughing, and headaches have become synonymous with winter time, but this need not be the case. […]
5 Keys to Making Successful Choices In Life For 2019
New years is up ahead, and many of us are preparing New Years Resolutions. But how do we know if a choice we are making is really good and right for us? Sometimes, it’s plain hard to make good decisions and to feel sure about the ones we do make in life. Most of us […]
21 Powerful Reasons why you WANT to lose weight in 2019 + Special New Year Offer
Losing weight is not an issue you can afford to procrastinate, there are so many reasons why you want to lose weight starting now.
7 Keys To Overcome Food Addictions
We all agree about the impact that addictions have on individuals, families, and society. Food addictions are just like any other addiction. They bring about confusion, obsessiveness, forgetfulness, fear and much unhappiness in the long term. Although this article is about food addictions, the methods for overcoming this addiction are similar to overcoming all other […]
Preventing Weight Gain Through Breastfeeding for Both Mother and Child
Breast milk is healthier and optimal for babies and mothers when compared to formula milk for many different reasons, and from personal experience as well as findings from several studies, weight gain after birth can be prevented through breastfeeding for both mother and baby in its future life. [1] It’s worth noting that besides weight […]
Cookware: Which Should You Use For Health And Why
At some point in our lives, it comes time to change the cooking tools that we should have thrown away long ago. We may have become accustomed to an old pot, or an old crusty spatula; however, the materials that compose some of these most used cooking utensils may have some health consequences. Let’s look […]
The Power Of Gratitude – Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks for thanksgiving! What an amazing holiday Thanksgiving is! It gives us an opportunity in our crazy lifestyles to stop for a moment and really appreciate what we have in life.
How to Reduce the Chronic Stress that Leads to Weight Gain
Science has proven that stress leads to weight gain in several ways. [1] The primary method is through the release of cortisol, a stress hormone that is released together with several other hormones during the fight or flight response, a reaction that occurs when we’re under stress. Cortisol makes us crave high energy, high fat, […]
Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss
People use many different methods to lose weight. In recent years, one approach has gained a lot in popularity — intermittent fasting. But what is intermittent fasting? How does it work? And most importantly — is it a useful weight loss technique? Intermittent Fasting Explained Intermittent fasting is a weight loss technique which involves regular, […]
3 Lifestyle Changes That Affect Genes and Help You with Weight Loss
If you often feel that eating less, eating healthy and working out is not enough to lose weight, you are not alone. If you think that it might be because you have bad genes, you’re also not alone, and the science is there to back it up. [1] In essence, some people have a harder […]