Being malnourished and overweight seems contradictory. Usually, we associate the word ‘malnourished’ with thin, less fortunate people than ourselves lacking enough food and nutrients to be healthy. If we have enough food to be overweight then we can’t possibly lack anything, right? Wrong! In fact, the opposite is true. It’s very easy to be overweight and […]
Category Archives: Immune System
Vitamin C is probably the most well-known vitamin of all time and one of the most searched vitamins online. And with good reason. It has some pretty amazing health benefits. Read on to learn some fun and fascinating facts about America’s favorite vitamin. Humans need to consume vitamin C but your dog -and most other […]
Fall is here. The leaves are changing, the air is chilly and the days are getting shorter. It is also (unfortunately) the start of cold and flu season. If you’re starting to notice everyone around you coughing and sneezing, you may be wondering if getting sick is inevitable or if there’s any way you can […]
Most people associate allergies with the onset of spring, but for many people, fall culprits such as pollen, ragweed, and mold can also trigger the dreaded sneezing, watery eyes, runny noses, and coughing. Medication such as antihistamines can be helpful but may cause unwanted side effects. Fortunately, there are some natural ways that may help […]
When your gut is functioning properly, you have a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria, your body produces digestive enzymes, absorbs nutrients effectively, fights against bacteria and infections, and eliminates waste and unwanted substances efficiently. But what happens when your gut is not functioning as it should be and you have an imbalance of bacteria? Here […]
You may think our digestive system is relatively simple. Food goes in, is broken down into nutrients that are absorbed, and then the waste is excreted. While that is true, emerging research has found that our gut has far-reaching effects on our entire body. In fact, gut health is so important that some medical professionals […]
Many of us strive to eat healthy every day but it can be hard to know how well we are really doing. How do you know if you’re eating enough of certain nutrients? Although we may associate nutrient deficiencies with developing nations, the typical American diet can also leave some big nutritional gaps. The truth […]
Our body’s cells are always under attack. While we are all too familiar with the threat of viruses and infections, another threat is looming. Free radical damage. But what exactly are free radicals? Free radicals are unstable molecules that if left unchecked can cause damage to our cells and DNA which is thought to not […]
Mid-January usually marks the beginning of the mass exodus from the cold and wintery North down to the South. This time of year, nothing sounds better than a warm beach, a cold beverage and endless amounts of buffet food. Wait, not so fast! Vacations don’t have to involve binging on unhealthy food and over-indulging on […]
It’s been two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and while research has primarily focused on vaccine production, boosters and anti-viral medications, scientists have also emphasized the importance of boosting the immune system through nutrition. Your health depends on an adequate intake of essential nutrients which will support a properly functioning immune system. […]