The answer to a very important question
At a recent local women’s business association meeting, two ladies came up to me and said, “Be honest. What’s the hype about probiotics? Are they really necessary and do they make a difference?” I told them I was happy to honestly tell them what they needed to know about probiotics, and here is what I said:
- Tags: Digestive Health, Immune Health, Probiotic
Newly discovered harmful effects of stress
Most people are very well aware that chronic, ongoing stress is not a good thing. But unfortunately, it turns out that it’s even more harmful than we originally thought. Here’s what I mean:
- Tags: Immune Health, Inflammation, Stress
Your #1 protection against early death and disease
I saw a recent Wall Street Journal article that mentioned how “new” research has begun to “unravel the mystery” of how an unhealthy gut microbiome caused by poor diet or lack of sleep can lead to disease.
I don’t mean to sound cynical, but where have they been?
Stunning discovery about autism, Alzheimer’s & more
At this stage of our scientific evolution, you would think that the human body would be pretty well mapped out by now and there are no surprises left in terms of how we’re put together. Well, you would be wrong. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered that your brain is directly connected to your immune system by lymphatic vessels that were previously thought not to exist. This stunning discovery actually...
- Tags: autoimmune disease, Immune Health
Most Americans have this sneaky virus—do you?
It may be an unsettling thought, but 95 percent of Americans have a sneaky virus that in best cases lies dormant and doesn’t cause much of a problem…but in others, well, it’s a different story.
I’m talking about Epstein-Barr virus.
Here’s what you need to know about this sly virus that may be affecting you more than you realize.
- Tags: Epstein-Barr, Immune Health
Top 10 foods for a strong, sharp immune system
Help keep your immune system sharp and strong with these 10 delicious, super immune boosting foods! 1. Red bell peppers—red bell peppers have twice as much vitamin C as an orange or grapefruit. 2. Garlic—garlic has been praised for centuries for its infection-fighting properties. 3. Ginger—in addition to fighting colds, ginger can also help lower cholesterol and lessen chronic pain. 4. Leafy greens—greens are rich sources of immune-supporting vitamin E and antioxidants. 5. Almonds, walnuts,...
- Tags: Healthy Eating, Immune Health