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6 Delicious Immunity Boosters to Help Fight Cold Season
The chilly weather has made it harder to keep germs at bay, and with Covid-19 added to the mix, now is a better time than ever to start eating healthy. Thankfully, you can bolster your defenses against winter colds and viruses with foods you probably already have in your fridge. Garlic activates virus fighters. Eating…
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Chlorophyll Water May Reduce Skin Inflammation, Aid in Weight Loss, and Help Prevent Cancer
In recent weeks, internet users have started hyping a drink they call chlorophyll water, which they say has a number of health benefits that can heal the body inside and out. But is chlorophyll water actually good for you — or could it do more harm than people realize? While scientific studies investigating it are…
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This Nutritionist’s Simple Twist on Intermittent Fasting Makes It Much Easier to Follow and See Results
Have you ever struggled to get through your self-care routine on top of everything else you need to do in a day? As a certified health educator, nutritional consultant, and chef in New York City, MaryRuth Ghiyam saw this problem all the time with her individual clients, who were constantly fighting to fit their well-being…
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What Happens If You Don’t Drink Enough Water?
From day one, we’ve been taught that it’s important to stay hydrated. But what happens if you don’t drink enough water? Is it really that bad for you? As it turns out, recent research shows that dehydration may be even worse for our bodies and minds than we once thought. An August 2018 study published…
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Do You Have Fatigue and Swollen Legs? You May Have This Condition That’s Treatable With a Simple Procedure
“The evening has been lovely, thank you, but I need to head home now,” Linda Somma explained to her colleague. “I had been invited to a charity auction and bingo event,” Linda recalls. “It was from 6 pm to 10 pm, but I was already exhausted by 7:30. I knew if I didn’t leave soon,…
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Is Protein Powder Healthy? A Nutritionist and Dietitian Weigh In
Protein powders can seem like a very quick and easy way to get much-needed nutrients into your body after a workout. We know that our muscles need protein to grow lean and strong, plus eating protein keeps us fuller for longer, with fewer calories than carbs or fats. But while every second person at your…
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Melt Up to 19 Pounds a Week by Adding This Favorite Cold-Weather Meal to Your Diet
Sick of complicated diets? Frustrated by keto? Then this new style of soup diet is for you! “We’re seeing massive results, even among type 2 diabetics and others struggling to lose an ounce using ordinary means,” reveals social scientist Amanda Rose, PhD, who lost 140 pounds after creating her wildly popular “Eat Like a Bear”…
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6 Surprising Places Viruses and Bacteria Hide in Your Home — and How to Nix Them
Is your home as clean as you think it is? Research reveals the surprising places viruses and bacteria lurk in your home — and the simple strategies to keep you safe and healthy! Coffee Maker Dark and damp, the reservoirs of coffee makers are perfect breeding grounds for microorganisms . In one study, 50 percent…
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Potatoes May Be Better for Us Than Other Carbs, Study Suggests
If you’re trying to follow a healthy diet, you may think that it’s best to avoid potatoes. Potatoes are loaded with carbs, and many popular diets like keto tend to veer away from carb-heavy foods. However, results from a new study show that potatoes could actually contribute to a healthy diet — and they may…
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What’s the Worst That Could Happen If You Hold in Your Pee?
While men never have a problem with groan-inducing long lines for public restrooms, women know all too well the struggles of holding in pee. Because waiting for an empty bathroom stall is just a fact of our existence, we often skip peeing, barely bothering to ask ourselves “Is holding in your pee bad?” But preventing…