With Halloween right around the corner, it’s almost impossible to escape all that sugar-laden candy, so it’s a good time to think about sugar and its effects on our bodies. We all know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for us. Sugar contains no nutrients, it only contains calories that can lead to a […]
Category Archives: Inflammation
The weather is warmer and the sun is setting later. This means that summer is finally here! The gloomy winter days are a thing of the past (for now!) and when the sun is shining, your skin is exposed to solar UVB radiation, which is then converted to pre-vitamin D in your skin, and then […]
Antioxidant, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Inflammation, Nutritional Supplements, Weight loss
Can Inflammation Affect Weight Loss?
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Jul
Jul
Losing weight is a simple equation, right? Burn off more calories than you consume, and you’ll lose weight. Turns out this may not always be the case. Research has found there is something lurking in your body that can sabotage your best efforts to lose weight – inflammation. Not the good kind that helps you […]
Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Immune System, Inflammation, Metabolism, Mood, Nutritional Supplements, Skin Health, Sleep, Weight loss
Signs of Bad Gut Health
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
Anxiety, Digestive Health, Health Tips, Heart Health, Immune System, Inflammation, Memory, Mood, Nutritional Supplements, Weight loss
How Gut Health Impacts Our Bodies
09
Jun
Jun
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 […]
Antioxidant, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Heart Health, Inflammation, Nutritional Supplements, Skin Health
Trendy Turmeric
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Apr
Apr
You may have heard the recent buzz around turmeric root and its health benefits. Well, it’s true; this stuff is seriously good for you! Although you may be familiar with turmeric as a popular Indian spice, this nutrient goes well beyond the kitchen. It not only packs a serious punch of flavor but also scores […]