Heart disease is number one killer among both men and women in the United States.
And though we all realize that eating nutrient-dense healthy foods help reduce the risk, we may not know which foods are the best choices to battle this deadly disease head on.
The key is stepping up fiber and choosing unsaturated […]
Schizophrenia is a difficult malady, both to diagnose and to treat.
Its defined as any of a group of psychotic disorders usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances.
Recent research suggests that those who suffer from schizophrenia […]
Every month its the same thing.
Youre bloated, tired, cranky, fighting cravings, and trying to get rid of headaches.
You wish you could be like your friend or your sister, who seems to just breeze right through her cycle with little or no problem.
Take a look at your diet and see if […]
Juice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently.
Fresh juice also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes, chlorophyll, and flavonoids.
Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables provides numerous nutritional advantages […]
Weve all learned through the years that a well-balanced diet is healthy for our body and critical for optimal health and performance.
Our hair is no different A mixture of protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and iron are all required for healthy, strong hair.
Good hair nutrition begins with getting enough protein, which […]
Most people with acne attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments.
However, the best way to treat acne is by changing your diet and getting rid of acne-causing ingredients such as fried foods.
A healthful diet rich in natural whole foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans […]
Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of damaged liver cells by fibrous scar tissue which disrupts the liver’s important functions.
Cirrhosis occurs as a result of excessive alcohol intake (most common), common viral hepatitis, obstruction of the bile ducts, and exposure to certain drugs or toxic substances.
People with cirrhosis often experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting […]
Experts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered “keeping it off superfoods” because they fill your tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables.
And the nutrient that gives fruits and vegetables that
Organic food is food that is free from all genetically modified organisms, produced without artificial pesticides and fertilizers and derived from an animal reared without the routine use of antibiotics, growth promoters or other drugs.
Once only available in small stores or farmers’ markets, organic foods are becoming much more widely availableOrganic foods have been […]
Macrobiotics devotees believe that food, and food quality, affects our lives more than is commonly thought.
It is thought to affect our health, well being and happiness.
They focus on moving away from processed foods, and moving toward more natural and more traditional methods of food preparation.
They claim it is better to choose […]