It’s important to have a properly functioning immune system. It can intervene and protect you from outside invaders, like bacteria. An improved immune response also helps prevent chronic inflammation, which can cause serious health issues, too. Eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, and regular exercise can help improve immune health. Some herbs boost immune functioning. […]
Whether you are starting your weight loss journey, finding yourself in the middle of the struggle or working on maintenance, these 5 tips will get you back on track: 1. Focus on small changes. Start now and start small. Moving forward does not have to mean taking a giant leap. In fact, smaller changes are proven […]
Have you ever wondered how your genetic structure can affect your weight? Curious to learn how to utilize this to optimize your health and get back control of your weight? Diet and Nutrition are not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Numerous studies show that your genes play an important role in your tendency to […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome—PCOS—has symptoms that range from irregular or absent periods to excessive facial body and hair and thinning hair on the scalp. One of the first signs is weight gain. The condition occurs from higher-than-normal male hormones. People with PCOS can help their condition with diet. Learning the worst foods for PCOS and what […]
For a solid two weeks, you followed your weight loss program to a “T”. You followed the menu plan, you bought new kitchen tools, etc. But you step on the scale and feel defeated -the number is the same as it was two weeks ago. Or worse, it’s gone up! First, keep the motivation, but […]
MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. It’s a flavor enhancer with a bad reputation for causing health issues. It’s been around for approximately 100 years and occurs naturally in some foods. Japanese professor Kikunae Ikeda discovered it in 1908. He found it in kombu seaweed. He then extracted the amino acid, dissolved and neutralized it to […]
We all know that we need to eat our “five a day” portions of vegetables, but do we really know why? Here are the most important reasons: Keeps you fuller longer. They are great if you want to lose weight. Good for your gut. Keeps your skin hydrated. Provides much needed essential nutrients and vitamins. […]
Like everywhere in the US, the price of groceries is rising in Massachusetts. One way to salvage your grocery budget is to have a meatless Monday or even go meatless two days a week. Black beans are one of those options for those days. They are filled with nutrients and are a good source of […]
Some things are easier said than done, especially if your fitness routine has fallen by the wayside. If it’s been some time since your last workout, here are some tips to get back on track: Visualize: The first step is usually the hardest. Visualization can be the key in taking that first step to establishing […]
Most people think of sex hormones like progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone when they think of hormones. Hormones are messengers and in the case of sex hormones, they trigger reactions like the starting of puberty, distribution of body fat, and menopause and the often debated menopause. You have far more hormones than just those. Other hormones […]
