Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see a dedicated gluten-free section. With all these options, you may wonder if eating a gluten free diet is healthier, or if it will help you lose weight. Or, you may simply question what is gluten and all the hype? What is Gluten? And Benefits of a Gluten…
The debate over sugar and overall health continues to rage around the globe. Multiple studies have exemplified the harmful effects of excess sugar on the body and mind, and more evidence appears daily. Smart decisions lead to a healthy state of being, but unhealthy food choices, especially sugars, can destroy healthy brain tissue, affect the…
In 2013, the worst Ebola outbreak in history began in Guinea and caused panic around the globe. Formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused death in 50 percent of all patients who contracted the virus. Although, mortality rates range from 25 percent to 90 percent in the most widely affected areas,…
In the US, millions suffer from the pain, discomfort, and gastrointestinal problems, or digestive diseases. 21.7 million people were admitted to hospitals in 2010 for such diseases, and 245,921 people lost their lives in 2009 as a result of digestive diseases, reports the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many different medications…
West Nile virus is a potentially fatal disease, which is transferred to humans when an infected mosquito bites a person. The disease, which first appeared in the US in the late 1990s, has claimed the lives of 1,765 people in the US since 1999, asserts the Centers for Disease Control. In the majority of cases,…
There are hundreds of different parasites, fungi, and bacteria found in foods around the globe. Unfortunately, these organisms can cause serious illness when foods are not kept at cool temperatures when raw, thoroughly washed, and cooked to appropriate temperatures. Around the world, food poisoning claims the lives of thousands of people. In undeveloped countries, the…
Your car stalled on the highway, the roof is leaking, your child has the flu and your workload has more than doubled in the last month. You’re on the verge of losing your mind trying to deal with all the stress coming at you from all directions. Here’s the thing. Stress is an inevitable part…
These Vegan Supplements will Help You get the Balance You Want Making the decision to transition from a traditional, omnivorous diet to a vegan diet has garnered the attention of political figures, celebrities, and thousands around the globe. In 2011, People for the Equal Treatment of Animals found five percent of US people are living…
Chronic inflammation is the source of many illnesses across the country, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, osteoarthritis, progression of cognitive decline, and development of diabetes. Additionally, chronic inflammation may affect any of the body processes and result in additional disease and pain. Diet and the environment affect inflammation, and you can curb the progression…
It’s one of the most important bodily functions, but many people tend to shun the topic: bowel movements. Stool’s appearance indicates how many different bodily systems, such as the cardiovascular system, muscular system, and nervous system, and digestive system, function. Unfortunately, poor and infrequent stools can cause serious medical conditions to develop. However, understanding how…
