Nutrition (Page 6)

Pernicious anemia is a type of anemia that used to be deadly  Pernicious, means deadly, this type of anemia was deadly due to the lack of available treatment  Nowadays it is very well treated with B12 shots  Anemia is when the body does not haveContinue Reading

Caffeine can be found in coffee, cocoa beans, and tea leaves  Caffeine can also be found in some over the counter and prescription medications  Foods that contain caffeine are chocolate, coffee ice cream, kola nuts, tiramisu, and some types ofContinue Reading

Sweets are one of the hardest things to stay away from  Adults and children are both tempted by them  Having the craving though for sugar is not always just a want, but sometimes something your body is telling you that you are missing in yourContinue Reading

An elderberry is a berry like fruit from the elder plant which is part of the honeysuckle family and can be a tree or a shrub  Traditionally this berry was used in making wine or jellies  Hippocrates who was considered the Father of MedicineContinue Reading

What is Pink Himalayan Salt? Pink Himalayan salt, is a salt that’s naturally pink and mined near the Himalayas of Pakistan. Many people claim it is rich in minerals and has incredible health benefits. Pink Himalayan salt is thought to be healthier than regular table salt. However, there is veryContinue Reading

Hair loss can be quite startling if you start to notice more hair on your hairbrush, or on the floor of the shower  Hair loss can be temporary or permanent  Hair loss affects both men and women  There are lots of things that can cause you to haveContinue Reading

Inflammation in the body is somewhat in your control  Inflammation is the body’s natural response to the immune system  It is part of the process of healing, by helping the body fight illness and protect the body from harm  Chronic inflammationContinue Reading

Egg allergies are the second most common allergy in children  Approximately 13% of children in the United States have an egg allergy  The good news is about 80% of these children will outgrow this allergy as their digestive system matures  WithContinue Reading

Proteins are busy molecules. They are involved with almost every biological function in the human body. Protein makes up the cell walls of our organs, skin, bones, muscles, blood and tissue, giving support and structure to those vital elements. Protein provides the energy for our metabolism and the building ofContinue Reading

When you think about protein shakes, you probably picture huge bodybuilders. But protein shakes can be beneficial to everyone; men and women included. When combined with a diet full of lean protein sources, vegetables, fruits, and healthy carbs, protein shakes can help you gain greater results for a wide rangeContinue Reading

An unprecedented pandemic has ravaged the global economy and led to a series of sweeping changes, including more work-from-home orders. While working from home has helped slow the spread of COVID-19, it comes with its fair share of drawbacks, including the temptation to overdo your food intake. Here are aContinue Reading

Whoever first coined the phrase “gut feeling” almost certainly had no idea how apt the term would prove to be. People have long known that strong emotional feelings can cause physical sensations in the stomach and intestines. Only in the last two decades or so has medical science probed whyContinue Reading