Adrenal Fatigue is a stress-related condition that results in symptoms like exhaustion, weakened immunity, sleep disturbances, and food cravings. The adrenal glands and HPA axis become depleted and dysregulated after a long period of emotional stress or chronic illness....
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant, which affects the central nervous system by binding to adenosine receptors, blocking adenosine from slowing the cells’ activity. It is present in the leaves, seeds, or fruit of more than 60 plant species,...
Juicing has been a popular trend over the past few years. The noted benefits of juicing include ease of preparation, a vehicle for including healthy foods not otherwise consumed over the course of a day, and a portable meal...
People with diabetes are more prone to anxiety and depression than those with other chronic diseases that require similar levels of management. The reasons for this aren’t well understood, but Joslin Diabetes Center researchers have discovered one potential explanation....
There are growing concerns about these preservatives in health and personal care products (Synthetic compounds called parabens are added to toothpastes, deodorants, shampoos and other products to stop the growth of fungus, bacteria and other potentially damaging microbes. Credit: Rice...
Matcha has skyrocketed in popularity lately, with matcha shots, lattes, teas and even desserts appearing everywhere from health stores to coffee shops. Like green tea, matcha comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, it is grown differently and has a unique...
Eye twitching, eyelid tics and spasms are pretty common. Called “myokymia” in doctor lingo, these rippling muscle contractions usually involve only the lower eyelid of one eye, but the upper eyelid also can twitch. Most eye twitches come and...
If you think that high histamine is only an issue during allergy season, think again. Most people are completely unaware that histamine facilitates a central role in: Brain & neurotransmitter function Digestion Food allergies & intolerances Mental & behavioral...
A lot has been written about the debilitating and potentially deadly after-effects of stroke. That’s why many of us try (or at least attempt) to steer clear of junk food, exercise regularly, keep an eye on the scales, and...
Overview You may be at a higher risk of getting heart disease if you’re overweight or you smoke. But what can a diagonal crease in your earlobe tell you? Whereas a “normal” earlobe is smooth, an earlobe with a...
