Category: Home & Enviroment

September 21, 2018

Serotonin, Nothing Will Make You Happier

First off, what is serotonin? It’s a neurotransmitter that functions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS).   You may be familiar with serotonin because it typically is associated with mood, and is also referenced in discussions of ecstasy or sex.  In pleasurable situations, (and most agree during exercise) serotonin is released, […]

September 20, 2018

For the Holidays, Let Enzymes Know They Matter

The holidays are fast approaching, with Halloween only a little over a month away, so begins the true challenges of a nutritional diet; therefore, we need to remember our good friends, enzymes, for holiday meals. Holiday weight gain is a problem not just exclusive to America, but around the world, starting in October.  The holidays […]

September 19, 2018

Probiotics, the Bacteria With Immunity For You

Probiotics and Immunity With cold and flu season approaching faster than you can say “Achoo,” you might be wondering how you can pump up your immunity to avoid the chills, fever, aches, and sniffles this year.  Traditional wisdom would say “get your vitamin C” or “use that hand sanitizer!”  But there is another way that […]

September 12, 2018

Pumpkin Seeds: Boost Your Libido With This Healthy Snack

Tired of a dormant or stagnant sex drive slowing you down? Long to be more libidinous, but lack the energy or the means to do so? Well, good news! We’re only a little while away from the first day of fall, a time for colder weather, beautiful autumn foliage of golds and yellows, and, of […]

September 5, 2018

Top 10 Ingredients That Could Reverse Aging

We all suffer from the same affliction, commonly referred to as the human condition. And the worst symptom, our bodies decline as we age. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for aging, at least, not yet anyway; however, there are some natural remedies to help slow the process. Anti-aging isn’t taking some sort of miracle drug, nor […]

August 18, 2017

Is Your Workplace Upping Your Risk Of Cancer?

Sure, you may joke about being “allergic” to work or having a case of the “Mondays” but could your work place actually be putting your health at risk? According to recent studies, it looks like more and more instances of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a deadly form of cancer, are being linked to exposure to benzenes in […]

August 17, 2017

Immunity Boosters for Allergies

If your sneezes and sniffles come with the seasons, now’s the time to prepare your body for spring and summer time allergies – using natural methods that support your immune system. Do yourself a favor and set a goal of skipping your use of Zyrtec and other decongestants and antihistamines. These drugs can cause high […]

August 8, 2017

7 Reasons Why Smoking is Even More Hazardous for Diabetics

Are you a diabetic? Do you smoke? Do people around you smoke? We all know smoking is a direct cause of cancer but if you have diabetes. smoking – including passive smoking – leads to other health problems. Here are 7 reasons why mixing diabetes with smoking is a very bad idea: 1) You are more likely […]

May 6, 2017

Probiotics May Help Fight Liver Disease

A leading cause of death is liver disease, and often a major contributor to developing liver disease is alcoholism or heavy drinking.  Unfortunately, the standard form of treatment for liver disease isn’t as effective if your liver is too far deteriorated or damaged. Recent research, however, is showing promise in the use of probiotics to […]

March 24, 2017

Probiotics: Not Just For Your Gut

Probiotics are often recommended for those with digestive and stomach problems but recent research indicates that they can do a lot more by way of health benefits. While probiotics are often recommended for those who have conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a study published in Vaccine found that there are numerous health benefits to […]

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