January 9, 2022 — 10:26 AM A new study published in Cureus reveals that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased levels of oxidative stress. This novel research finding points to healthy vitamin D levels (i.e., addressing vitamin D deficiency) as a method to strike healthy antioxidant versus oxidant balance, aka homeostasis.* Vitamin D deficiency…
January 9, 2022 — 10:02 AM While our bodies are naturally pretty good at working on detoxing all on their own, sometimes a little support doesn’t hurt. The good news is that simple habits and delicious foods can help support the systems that facilitate your body’s natural detoxification, including parsley, cilantro, dandelion root, licorice root, cayenne,…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings January 8, 2022 — 15:05 PM *Sigh* 2022 just started and Mercury is already going retrograde. Here’s how astrologers want you to prepare for the week ahead. Finding the right balance between pondering an opportunity and…
Isn’t it funny how we use words like “sweet” and “bitter” to describe different people? Take it as no coincidence; researchers have long suspected (and looked for) a link between personality traits and food choices. In a new analysis published in the journal Food Science, researcher and professor at Oxford University, Charles Spence, Ph.D. studied…
How do you know when you don’t love your husband anymore? First of all, it’s essential to distinguish the different types of love and whether any of those types remain. It’s one thing, after all, to say, “I’m not in love with my husband.” It’s another to say, “I don’t like my husband.” We’ll get…
In order to cultivate a true understanding and get the most out of a mindful meditation practice, it’s important for our minds to be open and receptive. This will insure that learning and change can occur. That being said, the attitude that we bring to our practice is crucial. It is the soil in which…
A majority of women believe that weight gain during menopause is inevitable. That’s probably because the data appears to support this conclusion. Almost two-thirds of women qualify as either overweight or obese by the age of 50. This percentage only increases for women in their 60s. If you’re approaching menopause, you may dread the loss of…
January 8, 2022 — 11:03 AM Prebiotics, not to be confused with probiotics, are a type of fiber that feed your good gut bacteria and help increase your gut bacterial diversity.* Just like us, the bacteria in the gut need fuel in order to survive, and their preferred source is prebiotic fiber. What are prebiotics…
January 8, 2022 — 10:24 AM What’s the healthiest way to brew your morning coffee? Many experts recommend a French press or pour-over method, as it requires the least processing and retains the coffee’s flavor and antioxidants. Others love a rich cup spiked with a healthy source of fat (like coconut oil or grass-fed butter)…
January 8, 2022 — 10:04 AM If protecting your immune system feels top of mind right now, you’re not alone. In nearly every conversation I’ve had with friends, family, or coworkers as of late, someone mentions immunity and how to be resilient in times such as these. So, the curious editor I am, I decided…
