You’ve heard it many times before – exercise is good for you and can help you lose weight, improve your mood, give you more energy, reduce stress, and improve your sleep. But now, it seems like we can add one more benefit to that list. According to a recent study, regular exercise was strongly associated […]
Category Archives: Immune System
Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System, Nutritional Supplements
The Health Benefits of Spring
28
Apr
Apr
The weather is warmer and the sun is setting later. This means that spring has finally sprung! The gloomy winter days are a thing of the past (for now!) and it is time to take in all the health benefits the spring season has to offer. With the temperatures rising, you can spend less time […]
01
Jan
Jan
Winter is here and as the temperature drops, many people find it increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy diet. The combination of holiday eating, lack of sunlight, less physical activity, more comfort foods, deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals, and more hibernation can not only lead to weight gain, but also wreak havoc on your […]
Anxiety, Covid 19 Recovery, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System, Nutritional Supplements
COVID-19 and Alcohol Use
18
Dec
Dec
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another- from job loss and financial stress to extreme social isolation. And now researchers say there is another alarming consequence to be concerned about. It seems many Americans have turned to alcohol to cope with the stress, anxiety, isolation and uncertainty of the […]
14
Oct
Oct
While most people get cold hands and feet during the colder, winter months, some people suffer from the unpleasant feeling of cold extremities year-round. In most cases, cold hands and feet are not usually a sign of an underlying health condition, however if you have persistently cold hands and feet, coupled with discoloration, then it […]
02
Sep
Sep
Why do parents force their kids to eat broccoli? Well, everybody knows that broccoli is considered one of those healthy, “dark, leafy green” vegetables, that have an abundance of vitamins and minerals, but is there something more to this familiar green? While broccoli is considered a rich source of vitamins K and C, it is […]
Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System, Nutritional Supplements
Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis
17
Aug
Aug
If you or someone you know suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), you probably know how unpredictable life can be. Some may go long periods with mild or no symptoms at all, while others can experience frequent symptoms such as blurred vision, fatigue and unsteadiness. Unfortunately, some with severe cases can eventually lose the ability to […]
Covid 19 Recovery, Energy, Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System, Metabolism, Weight loss
How Intermittent Fasting May Help You Lose the “Quarantine 15”
22
Jun
Jun
As life gradually returns to normal after the coronavirus crisis, many of us may be feeling the effects of life in lockdown on the scale. What’s jokingly being referred to as the “quarantine 15” has many of us now wondering how to shed those extra pounds as we adjust to the “new normal”. One popular […]
Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System, Nutritional Supplements
How to Manage Seasonal Allergies
15
May
May
Did you wake up this morning with itchy, watery eyes? How about consecutive sneezes? Sore throat? Runny nose? This could very well mean that you have seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis/hay fever. You’re surely not alone because 26 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies. When spring allergens such as pollen from oak, […]
Covid 19 Recovery, Energy, Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System
Stay Home, Stay Healthy
24
Apr
Apr
We’re all spending a lot more time at home these days. While some of us are relishing the time with our families, others are aimlessly going about their day feeling lost and unproductive. Unfortunately, a lack of schedule and routine can lead to unhealthy habits such as skipping meals (or snacking all day), forgetting to […]