Eat These 7 Foods to Get Your Daily Magnesium Fix
As you know, magnesium plays such as enormous role in our health. We require and use this mineral for many different processes, such as blood sugar control, nerve function, energy metabolism, and so much more. In fact, magnesium is one of the 10 mood-boosting nutrients. Unfortunately, only 1% of the body’s magnesium is stored in […]
The Magnificent Powers of Magnesium
If you’ve read my blog post discussing the 10 mood-boosting nutrients, then you probably know a good deal about magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body that can prevent fatigue, confusion, irritability, apathy, and stress. But did you know that magnesium isn’t just for keeping the rainy days away? It has so many […]
The AU Government Promotes It, But Milk is Not as Healthy as You Think
Most of us started drinking milk at an early age and grew up without questioning its so-called benefits. But the biggest milk companies haven’t been completely honest with us. Through a series of sly marketing and advertising ploys, they have successfully convinced many generations that cow’s milk and everything created from it is the purest […]
How Do You Fight Inflammation?
Acute inflammation helps us cope with injuries and infection. When we experience its familiar signs — redness, swelling, heat, pain — it means our immune system is switching into gear. Our pro-inflammatory hormones have called out for white blood cells to do their job and heal the damaged tissue. But when symptoms of this healthy […]
5 Ways to Fight Mental Fatigue
We all have our fair share of off-days. Every now and then, we may feel tired and groggy as a result of stress. But if you constantly experience bouts of lethargy and drowsiness, you may have what’s known as mental fatigue, the result of brain over-activity. While there is no quick fix for mental fatigue, […]
5 Stress-Busting Strategies
Numerous studies have shown that stress contributes to many of the most prevalent diseases and conditions. Various ailments such as heart disease, cancer, allergies, digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, anxiety, depression and other psychological conditions have all been linked to the effects of stress. What we consider stressful varies from day to day, moment to moment, […]
The 6 Simplest Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
How you feel throughout each day greatly depends on your sleep. If you’ve been feeling a bit under the weather lately, perhaps the solution is a good night’s rest. However, quality sleep can sometimes be elusive, depending on a multitude of factors, such as family responsibilities, work deadlines and unexpected obstacles like illness and relationship […]
Don’t Just Eat Healthy; Eat Super Healthy!
A diet rich in superfoods does not have to burn a hole in your pocket or cause you any inconvenience. If your meals and snacks rarely include nutritious foods, you’d be glad to know that there are cheap and easy ways to eat healthily. Unfortunately, old habits can be very hard to break. Developing a […]
Infused Water: The Creative Way to Stay Hydrated
In one of my earlier blog posts, I discussed the amazing and well-known benefits of water, one of which is its effect on weight loss. Multiple studies have shown that aside from quenching your thirst so you can avoid unnecessary calories, drinking water can actually make your resting energy expenditure go up by around 25% […]
The Importance of Water in Your Diet
Water comprises up to 60% of our body and is absolutely essential to our survival. Our body uses it for a plethora of functions, which includes digesting food, eliminating waste, regulating body temperature, and so much more. If you plan on losing weight, water is your number one drink – you can always count on […]