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Ever wish you could put the kibosh on food cravings? Feel like they run away with your plans for healthy living? We do. And it may help you to know that we're not alone. Millions upon millions of people struggle with food cravings every day. And for many of us, they sideline our plans and better intentions for ourselves. Let's look at how to tackle them. Understanding Food Cravings Each of us may experience...
8/30/2022 4:00:00 AM
When anxiety hits, we don’t have to tell our hearts to start racing or our pupils to dilate; chemical signals in our brains do all of that for us. Our “fight or flight” response might kick into gear seemingly on its own, and make us want to run away or fight the enemy — but it takes a lot to trigger so much physical change. Anxiety isn't the same as responding to a physical threat, though. Yet for...
8/27/2022 4:00:00 AM
Growing up, your mom may have used hydrogen peroxide to clean a cut or puncture wound. The part water, part oxygen treatment oxidizes microorganisms in an effort to kill them. It is also a safe and effective sanitizer. There are 15 additional benefits of keeping peroxide in the house that will make you want to add the substance to your shopping list and keep it there.1. Kills Foot FungusFill a spray...
8/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
The dentist can be a real source of anxiety for many people. Aside from the obvious, somene with their fingers in your mouth, possible pain, and feelings of confinement, some of us old-timers also have concerns over the possibility of being slowly poisoned by our old amalgam fillings. The American Dental Association (ADA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) all...
8/25/2022 4:00:00 AM
Getting a good night’s rest is part of staying healthy, but not everyone is able to get the ZZZZZs they need. You can keep certain plants in your room to help make the atmosphere more serene and peaceful to help you get better sleep. Plants make the oxygen we breathe and almost any can be a great addition to the bedroom. There are 4 plants in particular that are good at helping you sleep better.JasmineJasmine...
8/24/2022 4:00:00 AM
Fatty foods have had a bad reputation. But, there is a big difference between unhealthy (saturated) fat and the healthy unsaturated variety. While deep fried and processed fatty foods are damaging to your health, your body does in fact need healthy fats for key cellular processes.Healthy unsaturated fats have known health benefits for the heart, brain and blood pressure. They also help to reduce the...
8/19/2022 4:00:00 AM
Millions of people have adopted a gluten-free diet and lifestyle. Millions more are considering it. Maybe you're among them.Many people must eat a gluten-free diet because they have a condition known as Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder wherein the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. However, the number of non-Celiac people who believe that going gluten-free...
8/17/2022 4:00:00 AM
From shakes to frozen entrees, weight loss food is a multi-billion dollar business. While some may help with dropping a few pounds, they really aren’t a sustainable option as they leash the person to needing that particular food all the time. In other words, it's not a lifestyle solution. Luckily, some readily available foods can assist with weight loss. Here are 6 of the best. 1. Leafy Greens Forget...
8/13/2022 4:00:00 AM
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune arthritis, also often referred to as inflammatory arthritis, which affects over 8 million US residents and 125 million people across the globe. Symptoms can vary depending on the person, with a broad range of illnesses spanning from bothersome to debilitating. Though there are both similarities and differences, as a disease, PsA falls into the same category...
8/9/2022 4:00:00 AM
There’s no question about it—diabetes is on the rise. Across the board, more and more people are suffering from prediabetes, diabetes and complications from high blood sugar levels. Most concerning is how prevalent these conditions have become among younger people, who should be at the peak of good health.A staggering one in four young adults is on the road toward developing diabetes. Obesity is a...
8/8/2022 4:00:00 AM
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