Posts Tagged ‘diet’

9 things that can happen – when you give up sugar

9 things that can happen to your body when you give up sugar From your skin to your weight, your mental health and more, cutting out sugar can lead to some big improvements. Sugar will give you soaring highs, but it’ll make you pay with crashing lows afterwards. And we’ve never been more aware of…

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5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Hepatitis literally translates to liver inflammation. Find out how you can help manage Hepatitis C by adhering to the five principles of the anti-inflammatory diet. If you are one of the estimated three and a half million Americans with the Hepatitis C virus, your liver is the setting of…

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Yona's Story

Here is Yona’s story. Yona has been struggling with his weight for the last 20 years. But over the last 10 years he ballooned to 360 pounds. A little over two years ago he decided to go through bariatric surgery during his medical surgery clearance it was discovered that he had low platelet which was…

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Why Sugar Is Called "The White Death"

Why Sugar Is Called “The White Death” and the Sugar Cancer Connection By Ty Bollinger As good as it may taste, sugar is NOT your friend. It may “feel” like your friend when it comforts you (due to the beta-endorphin rush in your brain), but sugar is really your ENEMY. Truth be told, regular consumption…

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What’s the best way to ‘detox’ your body?

If you watch almost any daily talk show for a period of time, you are bound to hear the words “cleanse” or “detox.” If you travel down the supplement aisle of your local supermarket or pharmacy, you’re guaranteed to see products claiming to “cleanse” your liver or colon or “detox” your body. After seeing so…

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Raspberries: Berry Good for Your Heart, Blood Sugar, and Bones

A flurry of studies recently released at the 2016 Experimental Biology conference in San Diego points to raspberries as a superfood. In general, the studies found that red raspberries have multiple health benefits ranging from fighting inflammation and boosting cardiovascular and liver function to keeping glucose levels in check. Here are the highlights: Cardiovascular: Research…

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5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

If you are one of the estimated three and a half million Americans with the Hepatitis C virus, your liver is the setting of a continual battle against inflammation. Because the liver eventually processes everything we eat or drink, every food and beverage choice impacts this battle by either assisting in inflammation reduction or aggravating…

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5 Reasons you Need Magnesium

Magnesium is an important mineral that our bodies need to function properly, including the synthesis of foods, neuromuscular activity and muscular relaxation. Deficiency in magnesium can lead to muscle spasms, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and headaches. Magnesium’s 5 Key Roles An important factor in preventing osteoporosis, magnesium aids in the assimilation of…

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6 Ways to add Turmeric to your Diet

Curcuma Longa, or turmeric, has been around for over 4,000 years and has been used to treat many health conditions. The primary ingredient in Indian curry, turmeric is what gives it that bright yellow color and warm, spicy flavor.   Anti-Inflammatory and Bile Production Turmeric is primarily an anti-inflammatory agent, which makes it a great…

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