When I showed my mom pink Himalayan salt, she immediately thought that it had been dyed. “How can that be healthier for you if it’s been colored,” she said. As you walk through the grocery aisles, you’ll often notice an array of low-salt or reduced salt options. There is a clear demand for healthier options, […]
Category: Miscellaneous
April 8, 2016
Causes of Diabetes
Certain factors that contribute to the development of diabetes are Heredity Heredity is a major factor. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those […]
April 7, 2016
Carbohydrates, High Blood Sugars, Diabetes – know the connection?
There is a strong connection between carbohydrates, high blood sugars and diabetes. Carbohydrates give your body the energy, or fuel, it needs to function properly. There are two types of carbohydrates; simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are in foods such as fruit sugar, corn or grape sugar and table sugar. They are single-sugar molecules. Complex […]
April 5, 2016
All About Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Types
While talking about diabetes, you may be frightened from the idea that you may have it. Or maybe, you may have it in the future. You want to know if you are at risk to develop diabetes and anxiously you’re looking to find if you have any diabetes symptom. Diabetes affects the manner in which […]
January 13, 2016
Need a Reason to Hit the Beach? Exploring the Benefits of Coastal Health and Healing
“Live in the Sunshine, Swim the Sea, Drink the Wild Air…” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Ever notice you’re more alert, calm, relaxed, and in better spirits after a day at the beach? The invigorating fresh air, the soothing sound of the ocean waves, and the warm sun are some of the reasons we love to spend […]
January 13, 2016
A NEW Way to Treat Acid Reflux
Many patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as acid reflux, try many different treatments and medications before finding one that even comes close to addressing symptoms. And some folks who suffer never truly find relief . . . ever. What they may not realize, however, is that by completely eliminating one simple […]
January 12, 2016
May Your Wonders Never Cease
Eye-popping, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, toe-flopping, AHHHH moments feel, oh so good. Ah, yes… “awe.” Technically defined as “an overwhelming feeling or reverence, wonder, admiration, produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like.” So . . . can being in a state of awe improve your health? Studying Awe A new study on […]
January 12, 2016
Overcoming Adversity: Olympians Who Have Battled Health Problems and Won
Olympic athletes often endure rigorous training for much of their lives in a bid for a spot on the podium. We view these individuals as the epitome of health and the height of physical performance, pushing the boundaries well past what we thought was humanly possible. What we don’t see, however, is that behind the […]
January 12, 2016
Honey Better than OTC Cough Syrup for Kids’ Colds
A newly studied chemical compound might be changing the way medical centers keep their hallways bacteria-free. With a low toxic impact and potent effectiveness, the revolutionary new guy on the block is turning heads and creating exciting possibilities. The Skinny on Akwaton Akwaton, the new compound studied by the University de Saint-Boniface in Winnipeg, Canada, […]
January 12, 2016
The Eyes Have It! A Healthy Eye Tonic
Our eyes are arguably one of the most important of the five senses. Most of us could probably get by without a sense of taste or even smell, but to not have sight would be a major obstacle in daily life.
