You’ve heard the saying: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well, there’s a part of your body, the vagus (pronounced just like “Vegas”) nerve, whose functions do not stay within the limited lane of a random nerve in your body. What’s the vagus nerve ? The vagus (or vagal) nerve is the 10th of […]
Why is inflammation firing up your body?
Inflammation. Some call it the fire raging within that sparks a range of illnesses and diseases. Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system and is its first response to protect you from trauma and stress. Good inflammation brings healing, but negative, chronic inflammation harms and weakens the body, stoking a fire that feeds […]
Is your immune system resilient?
Now that we’re in winter, our immune system is far more vulnerable to colds and, now, to the “tripledemic”: the flu, Covid-19 and its variants, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Our immune system needs to be resilient to not only resist these respiratory conditions but also to bounce back when they do hit us. The […]
Holiday seasonings: healthy herbs and spices
One of my favorite aspects of the holiday season is the abundance of delicious, healthy seasonal foods, spices, and scents. In truth, many of the herbs and spices we rely on to bring out those seasonal flavors that we love have excellent health benefits and therapeutic capabilities. They’re also very versatile, so you can add […]
Remove yourself from the prediabetes zone
How did I become prediabetic? Imagine my shock when some routine bloodwork revealed some not-too-routine results regarding my blood sugar levels: I was prediabetic and, by extension, insulin resistant. My pancreas wasn’t making enough insulin, and my cells had become resistant to insulin and weren’t permitting sufficient sugar to enter them. As a result, instead […]
Are you ready to break up with sodas?
Photo by Food Photographer phototastyfood.ru on Unsplash What’s soda doing to you? Would you say that sodas have been part of your life forever? Any habit can be challenging to give up, but but a soda habit is especially hard to kick, given its addictive nature. Most of us know that a sugary drink like […]
Leaky gut: Could you have it?
Photo by CDC on Unsplash Have you noticed the recent increased focus on gut health in the media? There’s more talk about the gut microbiome, fermented foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and the food sensitivities that can make our gastrointestinal tract struggle. I’m happy that there’s more emphasis on gut health; after all, the gut is known […]
Simple and delicious crockpot recipes
On those chilly fall and winter days, a hearty bowl of soup or stew is the perfect meal to cozy up with in front of a roaring fireplace. What’s even better is that you can make just about any type of soup in a crockpot–with minimal effort! Toss the ingredients in before you leave for […]
Pumpkin perks
Pumpkin season–autumn–has arrived! Are you one of those persons who go crazy during pumpkin season? Does the onset of fall cause you to search out anything and everything pumpkin-related? As you purchase your decorative pumpkins for carving up to put on your porch for Halloween, grab a variety of smaller pumpkins to prepare in your […]
Soothing smoothie recipes
A refreshing smoothie is, for many health-conscious people, a sure-fire way to get your day started on a nutritionally sound footing. Whether you’re a green smoothie fan or love the sweetness of a fruity smoothie, you can be assured of a hearty dose of vitamins and minerals in your first meal of the day. And […]
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