5 Collagen Drinks to Protect Your Skin This Summer
While you might be looking forward to enjoying some sunshine this summer, keep this in mind…if you are over 40, your body’s collagen production has likely already slowed by 30 percent. Unfortunately, reduced collagen levels can leave us more susceptible to sunburn. The inflammation caused by sunburn signals the body to release metalloproteinases – enzymes […]
Scientists Prove: This Weird Machine is as Good as Exercise to Fight Obesity & Diabetes
Which would you rather do: sweat it out on a treadmill for 45 minutes per day, or relax on a gently vibrating platform for the same period? Turns out, you may not need to hit the gym to get the same health benefits.
5 Weight-Loss Smoothies to Help You De-Bloat and Slim Down
Are you feeling heavy, sluggish, and bloated? A slimming smoothie might be just the ticket for better digestion, more energy, and a boosted metabolism. Do smoothies for weight loss actually work? Research shows that using the right ingredients can create a smoothie that helps you feel lighter and get healthier. For example, a study found […]
Stop Leaking: 5 Ways To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Daily
If you’ve ever crossed your legs before sneezing…you know what it’s like. Those little leaks that happen unexpectedly throughout the day can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and downright embarrassing.
4 Non-Fish Sources of Omega-3 (and why you should eat them)
We’ve all heard about why omega-3’s are so important. They can protect your brain, reverse aging, prevent heart disease, and fight depression and anxiety. But what if you don’t enjoy eating fish? Or if you want to avoid fish-based omega-3’s in order to save the world’s over-stressed fisheries? The good news is you can still get […]
Is Your Body Lacking These Essential Nutrients?
“You are what you eat.” No truer words were ever spoken, because essential nutrients are the life-source that comes from the foods you eat. While it is possible to get most of what you need from a balanced meal, the typical American diet, jam-packed with processed foods, can be low in some essential nutrients. And, […]
How COVID-19 is Making You Sick (Even if You Test Negative)
If you’re lucky enough to have avoided the virus that is plaguing the world at the moment, you can consider yourself fortunate indeed. However, unfortunately, there are several other effects this pandemic could be having on your wellbeing.
7 Foods That Harm Your Liver, And 8 Foods That Heal It
The liver performs over 500 essential tasks in the body, such as filtering the blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body, detoxifying chemicals, and metabolizing medications. The liver can contain up to 13 percent of the body’s blood supply, and it converts blood glucose into glycogen to […]
7 Vitamins and Supplements That Keep Your Brain Sharp
Many of us work hard to take better care of our bodies. We eat salads to keep our weight in check, take supplements for heart health, and do daily exercise to keep our muscles strong. But what have you done for your brain lately?
Why Now Is A Great Time To Night Hike — How To Do It Safely
By the time night rolls around, most hikers are heading indoors. However, there may have been times when, either by choice or poor planning your hike extended well into the evening. Suddenly, you’re experiencing the wilderness on a whole new level. If you’ve ever thought about hitting the trails at night, now is a great […]
