In today’s world, we’re bombarded every day by toxins. They’re in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat, continually wearing down our body, immune system, and health. To combat this seemingly overwhelming flood of toxins, many people have taken to performing cleanses. For example, juice cleanses are very popular, … Read more
It wasn’t that long ago that choline, a nutrient vital to the human body and its health, was unknown to scientists. Indeed, it was a scant 22 years ago, in 1998, that the Institute of Medicine acknowledged choline to be a required nutrient. Yes, the human body makes some on its own, but it’s necessary … Read more
Depression, as we’ve talked about in several other blog articles, affects millions of Americans every day, even children. Of course, scientists and doctors have been trying to determine what causes depression for decades and have made some progress. But the truth is, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding depression, its causes, and the best … Read more
The facts and statistics surrounding depression, or “major depressive disorder” are, in themselves, depressing. Over 17 million American adults suffer from depression in any given year, which is slightly over 7% of the United States’ adult population. Even worse, nearly 2 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with depression … Read more
Sleep. We all need it, but many Americans don’t get the sleep they need to stay in peak health. That’s a problem because sleep is an essential part of life and how the human body regenerates, recovers, and stays healthy. To fix the problem, several manufacturers have created devices that monitor a person’s sleep cycle, … Read more
Although technically it’s been used for ages, mindfulness as a meditation technique has definitely been trending as of late. There are scads of books, videos, and blogs about mindfulness and how to harness its health-boosting powers in a wide variety of scenarios. One of those scenarios is while eating, otherwise known as mindful eating. It’s … Read more
Over the last few decades, there’s been a considerable push in the United States to get people to eat more healthy foods. That’s a good thing, no doubt, and has helped many Americans to live fitter, healthier lives. Recent scientific research, though, has shown something that has shaken things up quite a bit. It says … Read more
Unlike 20 years ago (or even 10), Americans today are bombarded by blue light from dozens of different devices. (Smartphones and tablets and laptops, oh my!) The reason why is that most of us are glued to one device or another the majority of our waking hours, whether we’re working, relaxing, or just ‘surfing’ the … Read more
In the last few decades, the number of Americans who have started exercising regularly to stay healthy and in shape has increased exponentially. Today, millions of folks are hitting the gym, the park, the bike path, and more to stay fit and stave off age-related physical decline. And why not, with study after study showing … Read more
Ask the average American which they like most, hot showers or cold showers, and the vast majority will choose hot. Let’s face it; nobody likes a cold shower or cold in general. (That’s why they use cold showers in the military to train recruits!) Over the last few decades, though, the virtues of cold have … Read more