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Types of Fibre for Your Hormones
I talk about digestive health an incredible amount in my practice – it’s actually an element I focus on as part of my care pathway for optimal reproductive health!
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Longevity
5 Different Ways That Seniors Benefit From Apartment Living
With housing becoming more expensive and difficult to maintain, seniors need a place that is safe, comfortable, and affordable. Over the years, senior living has evolved tremendously from the elderly being put out on the street for lack of funds to nursing homes operating at a loss in order to provide their residents with care. In this article, we will explore the different benefits that seniors gain from living in senior retirement apartments.
By MyLiving Choice4 years ago in Longevity
When playing with cell phones, is it better to wear glasses or not?
The first thing you need to do is to go to a school and see eight children wearing glasses, go to an office building and take a look at the bridge of the nose almost all hanging glasses, even if they are not wearing glasses, or perhaps with contact lenses.
By Matthew A Lam4 years ago in Longevity
3 Surprising Ways That Adaptogens Benefit the Body and Mind
You may have heard the word “adaptogen” tossed around in the world of health and wellness as they have been increasing in popularity. Adaptogens are a group of natural herbs, specifically active ingredients found in certain herbs and mushrooms, that have the potential ability to enhance a person’s resilience to stress and lessen feelings of anxiety. They work most effectively when consumed proactively (before a stressful event or time period) and consistently. By aiding the body in better handling stress, adaptogens also have the power to improve sleep.
By Erin R. Wilson4 years ago in Longevity
Seed Oils 101
If there is one piece of nutrition misinformation I would love to never hear again, it would be about seed oils. Seed oils (especially canola oil) are given an awful reputation, often touted as “toxic”, “inflammatory” and “hormone imbalancing” by those in the holistic and naturopathic fields. And nine times out of ten, there isn’t any sort of reference given to back it up – just a simple, “Google it, you’ll see!”.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Longevity
Lose Weight Fast Doing Ballet
I have discovered a unique way of exercising! Ballet exercises have helped me enormously. You can lose weight by burning fat when doing ballet exercises and poses.
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Longevity
Reflections of the summer days gone by from the comfort of my Colombian home
I feel like I have been traveling and sick all summer. Yesterday I finally made it back to Colombia. I was in the US for about two weeks, sick almost the entire time.
By sara burdick4 years ago in Longevity
The Fat Cell 3: The Lipid Droplet
The Fat Cell 3: The Lipid Droplet Even the words sound fat. ‘Lipid droplet,’ rich and round p’s and d’s, surrounded by the structure of the l’s and locked with the tight sound of t. The lipid droplet is the largest organelle within the fat cell, causing the fat cell (and when massed in the tissues, the human body) to expand or deflate based on the quantity of TAGS (triacylglycerols or triglycerides) and sterol esters. TAGs are how energy is stored. Quite simply, TAGs are fat (a backbone of glycerol and three arms of fatty acids) and fat is the best way to store energy. It is easily oxidized and broken up, it is energy dense, and it does not need water to function. In fact, fat, also known as oil at a different temperature, does not mix with water at all.
By D. Thea Baldrick4 years ago in Longevity
How Do Digital and In-Person Interactions Affect Wellbeing?
With social media on the rise and with the worries about privacy starting to surge, it's important to remember that strong relationships benefit humans. There are many studies that show that when we're connecting with another person that we feel better than when we're alone. But some people argue that interactions that are primarily digital, such as those on social media, come less naturally than face-to-face interactions. Some studies have shown that the amount of time people spend on their phones can have negative consequences on mental health. There have been mixed findings from these studies and thus it is not clear whether people should be scrolling on their phone or spending more time outside.
By Faraz4 years ago in Longevity
Women Beware - Do Not Have a Hysteroscopy Without an Anesthetic
Please all women beware This is not an easy procedure you take in an outpatient hospital in the UK. I am not a doctor or a nurse. I talk about this as a patient.
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Testing: Why It's Important To Check Your Physical Activity Levels
There are many benefits to maintaining good physical fitness. Not only does it help to prevent many chronic diseases, but it can also improve mental health, increase energy levels, and help to achieve healthy body weight. Furthermore, research has shown that regular fitness testing can help to improve both short- and long-term health outcomes.
By rakesh panse4 years ago in Longevity
The Biggest Alzheimer’s Secret You Didn’t Know- It’s Not Just For Old People
Despite the brisk March wind and cold late evening temperatures, no one in the Washington, D.C. Alzheimer’s Forum crowd of delegates and legislators moved. Mesmerized by Tony’s words, hundreds of people stood silent at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial as they listened to the heartbreaking story of his wife’s losing battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
By Joan Gershman4 years ago in Longevity