Do Zinc Lozenges Reduce Infection Symptom Duration
Adequate zinc levels are essential for the healthy functioning of every cell in the body. The beneficial effects of zinc are extensive, due to this mineral's status as the most abundant…
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Simple Ways to Support Immune Health from the Inside Out
Since the start of the pandemic, we have spent a lot of time stocking up on hand sanitizer and face masks to bolster our external defenses, but it’s also important to consider ways to reinforce…
Higher Intake of Flavanols Linked to Lower Blood Pressure
Consuming a colorful diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods provides much more than just the essential vitamins and minerals; it also imparts a variety of health-promoting…
The Link Between Sunshine, Vitamin D & Immune Health
When my son was in the hospital fighting for his life, I moved heaven and earth to make sure that I didn’t get sick. I needed to stay strong for him!
So I dove into the research and compiled the…
Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance and What to Do If You Have It
You may not be able to describe the histamine response, but I guarantee you’ve experienced it.
Remember the last time you got a mosquito bite with a red, itchy welt? That was histamine. Ever…
Why You Have to Eat Fat to Burn Fat
The ‘80s were a wild time. We wore lots of Spandex, went through cans and cans of hair spray, and dietary guidelines completely changed the way we ate for the next few decades.
After research…
Five Ways Coconut Oil Makes You Look & Feel Great
Lately, coconut oil products and recipes have appeared in record numbers. In fact, “coconut oil” won a spot as one of the most searched health topics this year.
Food trends come and go, and…
How to Address Your Stress Safely & Naturally
Stress can have a serious impact on our health, as rates of panic disorders and stress-related mental illness continue to climb.1 Elevated stress hormones also increase inflammation,…
3 Things You Must Know For Your Diet to Succeed
It’s time for a change.
You did your homework and found a diet and lifestyle plan that works for you. You circled a start date on your calendar and prepped your kitchen.
You’re committed to…
More Sugar Impact Diet FAQs
You spoke, I responded. Once again, I am blown away with your thoughtful, intelligent Sugar Impact questions. Here are my top FAQs from the recent group challenge. If I didn't answer your …
Making Sense of the Glycemic Index without a PhD in Nutrition
Every so often you’ll hear about a food that has a lower glycemic impact. Or your best friend might be following a low-glycemic diet her doctor put her on.
The glycemic index measures a food’s…
Fad Equals Bad: Why Fad Diets Will Always Fail
Imagine this life: You kick up your feet, grab a mug of hot coffee, and just eat cookies all day long. The result? You lose so much weight that you get TV interview requests!
Now, it's time…
