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There are many reasons we crave unhealthy foods. There can be biological, physiological and/or environmental factors underlying our cravings
Proper hydration is just as important in the winter months as it is in the summer months.
Iron is an essential element that is needed for the production of blood as well as for proper immune function and the synthesis of collagen, some neurotransmitters and hormones.
This podcast is a continuation of last weeks discussion on how diet and lifestyle can play a significant role in managing and
Diet can play a significant role in managing and potentially improving heart rhythm problems.
Our heart rhythm is a crucial indicator of how efficiently our blood is being pumped throughout our bodies and of how well our hearts are functioning.
This podcasts addresses some of the benefits of proper diaphragmatic breathing.
A building's indoor environment can have a negative influence our health. Sick building syndrome can be linked to several health conditions.
Through several interconnected mechanisms, stress can have a significant impact on how and where our body stores fat.
Deep breathing is not only beneficial for our physical health, it also benefits our mental and emitional wellbeing
Blood is essential to life. Providing our bodies with the right nutrients is important for the health of our blood.
The supplements we buy can enhance our health but if we take poor quality supplements they can have negative consequences on our health.
Food labels are crucial sources of information that provide us with details regarding the nutritional content of the foods we choose to consume. It is important to understand these labels so that we can make healthy choices.
Our diets play a significant role in the health of our eyes so it is important to focus on eating foods that maintain good eye health rather than those that can lead to degeneration of our eyes.
There are several pros and cons when it comes to consuming fats in our diets. The quality and quantity of the fats we eat determine whether our health will be negatively impacted or not.
When we consume a diet that is high in unhealthy fats and processed foods, the liver and gallbladder become stressed which can result in a toxic gut.
Chronically poor digestive processes along with the overuse of antacids can exacerbate symptoms for people with the gastric gut type.
The immune gut type can be triggered by the overuse of certain medications and also by eating inflammatory foods.
Stress causes the release of hormones which can disrupt the gut microbes and can lead to increased intestinal permeability and impaired digestive function.
Candida is an unfriendly yeast that can contribute to yeast infections and an overgrowth can produce toxins that degrade the integrity of the gut barrier.