8 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea (#3 may surprise you)
Rooibos tea, also known as red tea or red bush tea, is made from the leaves of a shrub called Aspalathus linearis, which is grown on the western coast of South Africa.
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 […]
How to Wake Up and Start Your Day With More Energy (naturally)
Ever wonder why it’s called an “alarm” clock? It’s because that harsh buzzer, loud radio, or ear piercing beep is designed to cause…alarm. And, if your goal is to “win” the day, waking up in a state of alarm is probably not a great way to get started. Here at UpWellness, we believe that sleep […]
7 Ways to Make Water More Fun
“It’s sooo boring. It doesn’t taste like anything. I’d rather drink something fizzy.” Those are three of the most common complaints that I hear when I boldly suggest that my patients try drinking more water. When I hear these responses, my first reaction is to remind them that we should all feel blessed that we […]
How to Break a Fast Correctly… and the #1 thing you should NEVER eat
Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives…and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to food. A large volume of research demonstrates that consuming fewer calories leads to better health. Fasting has been used as a medical treatment for centuries and is a rich tradition in […]
If You Stop Drinking THIS, You’ll Lose Weight Fast
I know I sometimes sound like a broken record (or a smartphone stuck on replay) with “food as medicine” playing over and over. I don’t feel bad about it either– food is medicine indeed. But I admit that my message might not be complete. What you eat most certainly matters, but what you drink does […]
The Health Benefits of Your Morning Brew
The scientific verdict is virtually unanimous — your morning coffee is not a “guilty pleasure” that you should feel bad about, but rather a very healthy way to start the day. The latest confirmation comes in the form of a meta-analysis published in The BMJ, which examined dozens of observational studies looking at coffee consumption […]
Could Your Morning Coffee Help Prevent Dementia?
Many people swear by their morning cup of coffee (or two). It’s delicious, it’s earthy, it helps us to wake up… what’s not to love? Tea is still the most popular beverage in the world, but coffee certainly deserves it’s spot in the top five. If you’re a coffee aficionado, you may have already heard […]
