A number of foods have been found to benefit the immune system. One category of foods those that may reduce inflammation in the body, which helps to improve the health of the immune system. Anti-inflammatory foods may help to to prevent disease and/or reduce symptoms in those who are suffering from certain health issues, such
While people who have celiac disease and gluten allergies most often eliminate gluten from their diet, there are other health conditions that can benefit from a gluten-free diet. In fact, you may find that eating gluten-free is the answer for what’s ailing you. One of the greatest benefits of eating a gluten-free diet can be
One of the toughest parts about eating healthy is avoiding restaurants that serve unhealthy food. If you travel a lot or have an active social life, it may be very difficult to avoid eating out. And while eating at a restaurant can sometimes require careful planning, there are ways to do it without falling prey
There are a lot of theories on how to boost the immune system to ward off diseases, particularly in reference to cold and flu season, when people are most concerned with avoiding illness when everyone around them seems to be sick. But is there any truth in these theories? Let’s look at a few of
Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their stress each day to diminish its wear and
Hormones… they certainly don’t get enough respect when it comes to mood and brain health. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in positive mood states and it’s important to understand what factors play into them and what we can do to optimize them. How Hormones Work Hormones
Mindfulness meditation is a simple form of meditation based on the Buddhist Vipassana meditation method. This form of meditation may also be referred to as Insight Meditation – to see things as they really are. During the meditation, the meditator sits in observance of all things – their surroundings, their breath, and their thoughts without
We all have to cope with gray hair and wrinkles at some point. But some of the hormone-related symptoms of aging can become problematic as you reach and move through the more senior years of your life. Women are used to dealing with moving through shifts in their bodies: they go through menstrual changes every
Somewhere on your road to success, you’ll begin to understand that you are really never alone. There are amazing sources of strength and help everywhere you look—you just have to use them. You’ll have to look to find them and then know how to use them, but it beats the heck out of not having
In his book, The Winning Attitude, John C. Maxwell, noted author and speaker, tells us that attitude is: The “advance man” of our true selves Has inward roots but outward fruits Is our best friend or worst enemy Is more honest and more consistent than our words Is an outward look based on past experiences