6 Ways to Supercharge Your Immune System Before Winter
With Covid-19 still looming heavily over the U.S., Americans are looking for ways to boost their immune system before winter hits. But it’s not as simple as targeting one specific entity in your body. The immune system is the body’s natural defense system, made up of a network of molecules, tissues, cells, and organs working […]
Just Four Cloves of Garlic Daily Can Reduce Blood Pressure and Increase Immunity
Yes, garlic has a rather powerful aroma that tends to seep out of our pores after we eat it. This is one of the main reasons why many people shy away from this super-potent herb-like vegetable. But, what you might not know is that garlic is, by all rights, a superfood with powerful health-promoting compounds, […]
What Over-Showering is Doing to Your Immune System
Every morning you do it on autopilot: stumble into the shower, turn on the tap, and enjoy the soothing flow of water that helps wake you up and feel refreshed for the start of your day. According to YouGov, an international research data and analytics group, most of us (66% of adults in the U.S.) […]
Joints on Fire: Inflammation 101
If you’ve been keeping up with health news at all in the past few years, you’ve heard the word “inflammation” a lot. And for good reason: inflammation is at the root of a wide range of chronic diseases. Having a basic understanding of what inflammation actually is can go a long way in helping you […]
7 Reasons Going Barefoot is a Great Thing
From platforms to stilettos, loafers to cowboy boots, we all have our favorite pairs of shoes. Most of us are used to wearing shoes the vast majority of the time, especially if we grew up in an urban environment. But experts are now suggesting that wearing shoes may contribute to poorer health as we age.
The Lowdown on Medicinal Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years in cultures around the world. Now, modern scientists are discovering the fascinating healing properties of mushrooms, with more than 100 species of mushrooms currently being studied for their potential health benefits.
Is it a Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
A runny nose, stuffed-up sinuses, sneezing…these are all common symptoms we may experience a few times a year. Chances are, if you’re suffering from these uncomfortable and inconvenient symptoms, you’ve spent some time cruising the drugstore aisles searching for relief. But how can you be confident you’re choosing the correct treatment if you’re not sure […]
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.
Vitamin C: Natural vs. Synthetic, Which is Best and Why
Your immune system works tirelessly every day to help ward off viral invaders, bacteria, infection, colds, flu, toxins, and all sorts of other nasty, invisible dangers that could harm your body and make you sick. And while it’s always a good idea to support this hardworking system in whatever way you can, with a worldwide […]
6 Ways To Improve Your Gut Health and Boost Immunity
If you’re like most people, boosting your immunity has been on your mind these days. If it isn’t, then you seriously need to consider how a healthy immune system affects mood, mental health, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, cancer, and yes, fighting viruses like COVID-19. However, if your gut health is poor, your immunity is as […]
