Negative thinking has a profound impact on your mood, your level of happiness in life, and your relationships. Negative thoughts can even affect your general health. Through therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy, you can learn a number of skills and strategies to help you reduce negative thinking patterns and increase positivity in your life. But recent...
Read more >>The scent of BBQ instantly makes me think of the summer season…and mouthwatering foods like hot dogs and burgers. But, even if you consider yourself “fit”, those tasty summer meals could be putting you at risk for poor health down the line. You see, a shocking new study out of Chicago showed just how bad...
Read more >>When you’re working hard to have the healthiest feeling body possible, one of the most frustrating things that can happen is feeling stuffed, gassy, and bloated… And it can be especially disheartening when it happens during this time of year. Because having unpredictable gut health can put a serious wrench in so many of your...
Read more >>As we age, our digestive systems can get out of whack. Foods that we used to eat with impunity now keep us up all night with heartburn and indigestion. Even seemingly harmless foods can do a number on your gut health. Avoiding foods that cause problems for you is the best way to deal with...
Read more >>In your digestive tract is a veritable zoo of microorganisms, a complex community that works together to keep things moving gracefully through your digestive system. Your gut flora plays a major role in your digestive health and your overall wellbeing. According to the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, your gut bacteria supplies essential nutrients to...
Read more >>It’s not so easy to lose weight at 50 as it was at 30 but dropping even just 10 percent of your body weight can dramatically improve your overall health and help you live longer. Unfortunately, there are no miracle magic cures for weight loss, but the good news is that certain supplements can help....
Read more >>The other day, I noticed something that made me think of you. You see, I was in line waiting to order breakfast, and the cashier behind the counter let out the biggest sigh, he looked so frustrated. The kitchen was backed up and there were hungry customers asking for their orders left and right. But...
Read more >>This delicious dish is just 30 minutes away… When there’s a recipe that’s easy to make, tasty AND healthy…there’s no need in keeping it a secret! This method for making Roasted Garlic Cauliflower is so amazing; it just HAD to be shared with you. This recipe isn’t just a savory treat, it’s full of health...
Read more >>Everyone will have days when we wake up on the wrong side of the bed. It’s normal to have a bad day occasionally, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got to sit idly by as your lousy mood worsens or turns into full-on depression. It also doesn’t mean you can’t prevent many of these bad feelings...
Read more >>In the 19th Century, Louis Pasteur’s germ theory of disease made an audacious and unthinkable claim. He asserted that most diseases are caused by invading microscopic organisms—little bad bugs that make us sick. This theory revolutionized medicine and saved millions from plagues like smallpox which had devastated populations for centuries. However, as the adverse effects...
Read more >>Inside your gut, there live “good” and “bad” bacteria. Probiotics are the “good” kind, little microorganisms who fight the “bad” ones for a balanced, healthy, gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). Probiotics can do wonders for your health—from improving digestion to clearing up your skin. Here are five surprising ways adding a probiotic supplement to your daily...
Read more >>How many different types of products can you think of that claim to boost energy? Pills, powders, patches, 16oz can drinks, 2oz energy shots, and on and on. It seems that not a day goes by that we don’t encounter another new energy product advertisement or variety at the store. It’s no wonder that the...
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