Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern in which individuals confine their food consumption to certain hours of the day. IF does not specify the foods you should eat; instead, intermittent fasting is about when you should eat them.... Read More
Fish Prevents Kidney Disease
The kidneys are also vital to blood pressure control, stimulating the production of red blood cells, regulating blood chemicals, and helping to maintain bone integrity. All of this is accomplished by two organs, each the size of a computer mouse.... Read More
Kiwi for Constipation
Kiwifruit cell walls have fiber and hold water. Both can soften stools and improve frequency.... Read More
Cannabis and Depression
“When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself.” ― Bob Marley... Read More
Gut Health and Exercise Motivation
The microbiome is the microorganism community (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses) in an environment. In humans, “microbiome” is often used to describe the microorganisms living in or on a particular body part, such as the skin or gastrointestinal tract.... Read More
Drop Inflammation
Move, and you will help transfer sugar into muscles for storage. This improvement increases insulin sensitivity for two to 48 hours, depending on the exercise type. A Washington University (USA) study discovered that one hour of moderate biking on a machine raised insulin sensitivity for 48 hours.... Read More
Zinc Fights Migraines
Some plant foods, such as legumes and whole grains, are good sources of zinc but contain phytates that can bind to the mineral, lowering its absorption.... Read More
Mindfulness for Hypertension
High blood pressure is common and affects our arteries. If you have hypertension, the blood force pushing against the artery walls is too much, and the heart works harder to pump blood.... Read More