An autoimmune disease occurs when the body misinterprets a natural substance as though it’s a foreign invader and signals the immune system to fight it. Common diseases include diabetes (both Type I and II), thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. These diseases can wreak havoc throughout the body, and they also require [...]
Exercising and eating healthier are common New Year’s resolutions. After enjoying your holiday meals, you may be thinking about starting fresh and “detoxing” the body. While you can purchase products that claim to detox the body, what you may not know is that organs like the kidneys, liver, digestive tract and even the skin already [...]
The organs in the human body each perform functions vital to keep everything running smoothly. The heart, for instance, never takes a break, constantly beating and pumping blood 24/7. It is one of the most important organs that need to be taken care of as cardiovascular disease can lead to a host of issues. For [...]
Butter is seeing considerable demand, with the intake of per capita butter up more than 20 percent in the United States during the last decade. The pandemic triggered improvements in eating habits to drive demand for butter ever higher last year. When saturated fats fell out of favor, and health authorities mistakenly advised Americans to [...]
A new year is here and you may already be hard at work on your resolutions, from getting some more physical activity in to paying closer attention to how you nourish your body. Getting started with changing your diet to healthier foods can be overwhelming, but our handy guide may help get you started with [...]
Names describing the pair of stages of growth of the plant genus Coriandrum sativum are cilantro and coriander seed. Cilantro is the life cycle's initial leafy period. It becomes known as coriander seed once the plant undergoes its flowering period and seeds start to form. Coriander is unusual in that it is simultaneously a herb [...]
Chances are you may not pay much attention to your breathing unless you’re in the middle of a hearty workout or feeling extra stressed. As something we do automatically every day, paying closer attention to how you breathe can help tremendously. Nestled in the neurological system is where you’ll discover the ties between shallow breathing [...]
Turmeric is a spice often used for cooking while curcumin is its primary active ingredient known for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Collectively, they pack a powerful assortment of health benefits. If you aren’t already using them, let’s explore a few reasons why you may wish to consider adding them to your diet. Heart [...]
Have you heard of oil pulling? This increasingly common practice is incredibly helpful in supporting better oral health and serves as a complement to brushing and flossing. While it’s gained greater exposure through social media, the practice is ancient, and it provides a host of potential benefits, from reducing the odds of bad breath to [...]
Liver disease is something that can affect more than just individuals with a drinking problem. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may be affecting as many as 100 million Americans and it is a type of liver disease that does not, in fact, involved alcohol abuse. What’s worse, it may lead to more serious issues like [...]
