With more people challenged by consuming dairy, soy and nut milks have shown up on supermarket shelves as an alternative. Yet, there are many pros and cons to choosing these beverages which consumers, like yourself, may not be aware of. Comparing dairy, soy and nut milk will give you some info for the next time you are confronted with choosing what you may have grown up with as opposed to trendy new creamy beverages made from non-dairy sources. The Milk Factor Americans alone have been consuming milk for decades and for good reason. It...
read moreAs Americans continue to support holistic healing, plant-based eating and natural remedies, it seems like more healthy options are emerging almost every day. Therefore, whenever you are looking to simplify your life, it is no surprise when someone tells you that there is, “an app for that,” even when it concerns the female cycle. If you are a woman, as much as you think you might know your body, when it comes to ovulating there can be unpredictable biological behavior. This can be tricky and risky if you don’t want to use hormonal birth...
read moreThe next time you eat Japanese, re-acquaint yourself with an order of miso soup. Miso paste, the main ingredient in this soup, has shown to be extremely healthy. However, many people (particularly Americans) have no clue about miso. The sweet and salty taste of miso (umami or savory flavor) is not only used in a soup but several other recipes as well. From salads to ramen or tofu to eggs miso can be added to just about any dish delivering a special ‘kick’ that could have tasters asking what your secret ingredient is. These 5...
read moreSometimes it is a combination of things that can help or hurt you. Most of the time, if you do not know what these things are you can’t benefit or suffer in the dark. The link between macular degeneration, seasonal affective disorder, and vitamin D offers some out-of-the-box info which may help you in the long run. These are just the combination you might rarely think about correlating with one another but obscure and broad spectrum studies show the evidence. Don’t take your vision for granted and see how staying on top of some healthy...
read moreAccording to Medical News Today, a woman’s chance of developing ovarian cancer is 1 in 78. Half who receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis are Caucasian and over 63 years old. Receiving this cancer diagnosis is more serious than other cancers due to the fact that most ovarian cancers are significantly developed by the time they are detected. David Cohn, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist and chief medical officer at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute...
read moreBelonging to the minnow family, one tiny fish with sparkly blue stripes across its translucent body is known as the zebra fish. This fish is very special to medical science as it can easily be researched for various responses to diseases as well as medications. However, recent studies have shown some beneficial results when determining another factor the zebrafish holds, its ability to regenerate retinal neurons. Researchers have targeted the regenerative ability of the zebrafish which may assist in developing a remedy for the...
read moreThere are so many sleep fixes out there that you could actually lose sleep (and some hard earned cash) trying many that just don’t work. From lavender pillows to noise machines getting you into rapid eye movement (REM), known as deep sleep, could be more difficult than just outside fixes. Although atmospheric adjustments are essential, sometimes it is the internal sleep struggle that could be the reason you are tossing and turning or staring at the ceiling all night. According to scientific and observational studies, these 4 natural sleep...
read moreWith the effect of changing atmospheric conditions and increasing pollution, the skin dies earlier than it’s supposed to. Be it fine lines, wrinkles, or dry and thin skin, as the skin starts to lose its charm, we begin to lose our confidence. We cannot shunt the natural obstructions getting in our way to glowing skin. However, we can come up with solutions to minimize its effect and get back our original look. In this article, we shall look at the significant reasons for aging and their effect on the skin. We would also discuss as to...
read moreOne of the upcoming health trends for 2020 is more people jumping on the home workout routine. Whether spinning, lifting, banding, rowing, or other capable remote setups, the in-home gym is experiencing a consumer surge. Before trendy gym memberships became a thing, a home gym was found in most suburban garages and now they’re back, but way beyond your older sister’s weight bench. Today, the gym industry is competing with in-home workout gadgets that make never leaving your home a reality. Therefore, gym owners are offering more gadgets...
read moreMany everyday habits that we have can potentially be harmful to our health later on in life. But the best time to start making changes is yesterday. If you haven’t already started, now is a great time, to. Bad habits tend to stick and can be hard to kick. However, if you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, all you need is a little bit of will and perseverance to effectively make your body healthier and live a longer, fuller life. If you want to find out more about how you can make those changes, keep on reading for these 5 bad habits...
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