It probably won’t surprise you to learn that sugar is the most popular ingredient added to foods in the United States. Over the years, more and more manufacturers have used it to make their foods taste sweeter in the hopes of increasing profits, and so far, it’s worked. Two hundred ...
Terms like ‘Tennis Elbow’ and ‘Golfer’s Elbow’ are just labels given to pain either on the inside or on the outside of your elbow. Tennis Elbow refers to pain on the lateral, or outside of your elbow, whereas Golfer’s Elbow refers to the pain along the inside of your elbow. ...
Probiotics are all the rage right now in the wellness industry. You have probably seen certain food ads that emphasize their probiotic content. As well, you may have seen supplements on the drug store shelves and wondered if they would help ease your digestive woes or improve your mood. Here’s ...
Did you know that your hips play a pivotal role in your overall physical health? Your hips allow you to bend, sit, walk, run, and jump. Given that your hips are so heavily involved in almost all of your everyday movements, it is surprising how many people ignore this essential ...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as we’ve been told, and indeed a lot of research supports that idea. In a recent 2020 study, researchers found that eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner could help prevent obesity and high blood sugar. The Mayo Clinic ...
Our pets have always been important to us, but we really learned to appreciate them during the COVID-19 pandemic. With government lockdowns in place, many of us felt lonely and isolated at times. Fortunately, our four-legged friends were there to help us cope with those feelings. “A lot of us ...
Just as your favorite show gets to its climax, the screen changes and you’re on a commercial break. Usually, these regular breaks can seem like wasted time while you sit on the couch and wait for your show to return. But what if you could utilize those two minutes to ...
As a yoga instructor, I see many of the same misalignments in my students and in myself. Maintaining proper alignment in yoga poses is how we practice yoga safely, avoid injuries and get the most benefit out of each posture. In this article, I will take you through the dos ...
You know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for you. Researchers reported in 2016 that consumption of added sugars is associated with an increased risk of a variety of chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as well as cognitive decline and even ...
Laura figured it was just a rash. Her skin had been dry lately, and she had allergies. She must have touched something she shouldn’t have, or maybe her laundry detergent was bothering her. She shrugged it off, but the next day, it was worse. She checked in the mirror and ...
