How to have a healthy body
Forest bathing in Japan involves being in the presence of trees and has been part of their national health program since 1982. Latest research shows that the Japanese are on to something. • A recent study indicates that living close…
1. Make up for lost sleep on the weekend for a longer life The results of a May study published in the Journal of Sleep Research indicate that shorter weekday sleep may not be a risk factor for mortality if…
1. Want to get pregnant now or in the future? Eat more fruit and reduce consumption of fast food. Research published in medical journal Human Reproduction analysed the diets of women from Ireland, UK, Australia and New Zealand and found…
A recent study links slow eating speed with weight loss. Along with cutting out after dinner snacks and not eating within 2 hours of going to sleep. Japanese researchers found that slowing down the speed at which we eat may…
Acrylamide and coffee - Coffee Brands now displaying warnings? What the heck? Do we need to worry? A Los Angeles Judge has recently ruled that coffee brands in California such as Starbucks must now warn customers that their coffee contains…
Some Insights from the "Nutrition in Medicine" Conference held at the Fetal Medicine Research Institute, Kings College Hospital, London These health experts are now actively prescribing a plant-based diet as part of their treatments. There are even plans being made…
Oncologist Robert Thomas is part of an academic group that designs studies and evidence reviews. In addition to mainstream trials, the group has lately branched out into lifestyle-type trials. They publish in medical journals and also mainstream publications. At a…
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance. The goal is to normalize blood sugar levels & to reverse insulin resistance. 1. Lose weight Even modest weight loss like 5-7 pounds has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity in people…
"Eat something on the spectrum of purple every day your general health will be better." 1. Get enough quality sleep • How much you need varies for each individual. The national average is between 7 and 8 hours. • Valerian…
“Make rest a necessity, not an objective” Jim Rohn 1. Prioritize sleep The top athlete's of the world are selfish sleepers. • Envision and have gratitude for the outcome. During sleep, the brain can do things it just can’t do…