8 Tips for Strengthening Your Immune System

8 Tips for Strengthening Your Immune System

The immune system is a complex system of organs, cells, and chemicals that fight infection. Our bodies are amazing and can remember each microbe (tiny living things too small to be seen by the naked eye) that has entered the body. If these same microbes enter the body again, they are destroyed much more quickly.…

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Christmas Holidays

Christmas Holidays

Importance of Christmas Christmas, celebrated on the 25th of December, is a magical time filled with joy, love, anticipation, and reflection. People worldwide celebrate this joyous season with different traditions and practices, honoring their religious origins and indulging in the commercial phenomenon. Same thing here, Christmas in America is celebrated with various traditions. People decorate…

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Halloween: The Spookiest Holiday

Halloween The Spookiest Holliday

There’s more to Halloween than simply wearing a costume or trick-or-treating activities. Halloween, the spookiest holiday, can offer fun for everyone. Historically, people would celebrate Halloween at the end of harvest time, marking the arrival of winter, a time when death loomed largely. Bonfires and scary costumes were thought to frighten away spirits from the…

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Obesity: A Global Epidemic

Obesity A Global Epidemic

Did you know that obesity is a global epidemic? According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight, and over 650 million are clinically obese. That’s more than one-third of the world’s population! This problem isn’t just limited to developed countries either – it’s a growing issue in developing countries. …

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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism, also referred to as an underactive thyroid gland, is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones, creating a deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body. This condition is common, affecting about 12% of women and 2% of men worldwide. In fact, women are ten times more likely to develop hypothyroidism…

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Gluten Fact vs Fiction: Do We Really Need to Avoid It?

Gluten Fact vs Fiction Do We Really Need to Avoid It

Understanding the foods we consume is important because many of us have been misled by promising marketing campaigns related to health-related complications and waistline woes. Don’t be deceived by the appearance of food. For instance, a pizza may look delicious and healthy but is often packed with refined flour, salt, and fat. On the other…

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Alternative Proteins – The New Norm

Alternative Proteins - The New Norm

We need protein to grow and maintain our health. However, with populations growing across the globe, balancing the need for protein with sustaining our planet’s natural resources is a concern of many. We need to address the global nutrition crisis by looking for ways to guarantee the supply of nutrient-dense foods to people directly affected…

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Boosting Your Metabolism

Boosting Your Metabolism

Some individuals eat relatively little but tend to gain and maintain extra weight very quickly, while others seem to eat whatever they choose without any negative repercussions on the scale. Why is that? Many people blame this disparity on metabolism, but is a slow metabolism honestly to blame? Yes, metabolism can be linked to weight…

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Omega 6 vs Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 6 vs Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Have you ever heard of Omega fatty acids? You likely have, especially if you’re into fitness or wellness.  Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 are all types of omega-fatty acids. They’re essential for your health because of their role in creating cell membranes, directing nerve impulses, and providing protection from inflammation. These two significant fat particles help…

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Do Vegans Need to Take Supplements?

Do Vegans Need to Take Supplements

There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to being vegan. And while we’re not going to go into the science behind plant-based diets, some misconceptions require clarification. An important question to ask is whether vegans need to take supplements. Many people don’t realize this, but vegetables alone cannot provide a person with everything they…

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