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In many heart-healthy and even brain-healthy diets they rave about the use of olive oil. Olive oil, especially the extra virgin type, has been shown to be beneficial to overall health, but is typically advised not to cook with. Although drizzling the golden oil on top of food seems to be helpful, critics say cooking ...click here to read more

Previously we told you about the Paleo diet – a regimen that essentially mimics the eating habits of our cavemen ancestors. And we have already addressed the benefits of going vegan, which means eating no animal products. Well now, there is another diet that merges these two diets together. It’s called Pegan. Before we explain ...click here to read more

There are many reasons to eat besides the obvious fuel for our body. Food can help us in many ways. But what we eat really can have an impact on our bodies. Generally, we eat food to make us better, but did you know that some foods can make us feel worse? It’s true. In ...click here to read more

Scientists at Bart Deplancke’s lab, in collaboration with Bruno Lemaitre’s team at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federal De Lausanne), have made a huge leap in understanding what genetics have to do with gut immune-competence. Their study, which challenges the current views of gut disease, is published in Nature Communications. Given the millions of micro-organisms we ingest each day, ...click here to read more

Traveling can be a lot of fun; it allows us to meet new and interesting people, experience different cultures, and in some cases enjoy delicious new cuisines. However, if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) traveling can be challenging. Many people with intestinal disorders avoid trains, planes, buses, and car travel out of fear they ...click here to read more

You may have heard that our body naturally has pH levels. This refers to the body being acidic or alkaline. Different parts of the body will reveal a different pH level. Typically, a pH reading of seven is considered neutral. And below a reading of seven means it is more acidic, above seven means more ...click here to read more

Between work obligations, social plans and family demands, it is easy to fall into what is called the “food rut.” This is when we tend to eat the same foods all the time. In many cases, it’s not the best foods because we are on the move. While this routine might be convenient, it isn’t ...click here to read more

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from tanning beds is often the cause. This year an estimated 73,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with Melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer. Another 3.5 million will be diagnosed with ...click here to read more

Generally speaking inflammation is necessary to protect the body. It’s the body’s response to infection and aids in healing. But inflammation can raise some potential health risks as well. Here is a list of potential health risks inflammation can lead to. 4 areas affected by inflammation Digestion and gutMuch of our immune system is actually ...click here to read more

One in five women will have at least one UTI, also referred to as a bladder infection, in her lifetime. Close to 20 percent of women who have a UTI will have another, and 30 percent of those will have yet another. Beyond this point, statistics show that there is a group of women who ...click here to read more

The benefits of fasting continue to be explored. From weight management, to slowing down aging, researchers are exploring the area of calorie-restricting and fasting. New research suggests fasting may boost your immune system. Our immune system is what fights off illness and keeps us healthy. Through diet we can obtain essential vitamins and nutrients to ...click here to read more

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the United States. Sadly, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 90 thousand new cases will be diagnosed this year. It is no surprise that millions of dollars go toward colon cancer research every year in an effort to better understand the ...click here to read more

There are many reasons why someone would choose not to consume meat. If you’re currently a meat eater you may find it hard to believe someone may give up steak, sausage and other forms of meat. But indeed there are people who go by a vegetarian lifestyle which omits meat. But is being a vegetarian ...click here to read more

Growing up you probably played with a yoyo. It would go down and up. Down and up. Sure it entertained us but the idea of a yoyo can greatly compare in our efforts to lose weight. It can go down and up, more so with age as our body just doesn’t function as it used ...click here to read more