The 2016 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Japan’s Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi for his discoveries of the underlying mechanisms of a physiological process called autophagy. Autophagy is a natural process by which the body degrades and recycles damaged cells, proteins and toxins. Autophagy comes from two Greek words, auto meaning “self” and […]
One of the most common and accepted theories regarding weight loss is the Calorie Theory, in which your weight loss/gain is dependent on your calorie intake versus calorie expenditure. While this theory does make up a large piece of the weight loss pie, I wish it were that simple. The major flaw in this theory […]
Average Reading Time: 6 minutes and 28 seconds Choosing the right foods to eat has become extremely complex, controversial and confusing for most people. With promises coming from every angle of the food pyramid, from paleo to vegetarian to vegan to being gluten and dairy-free, making healthy food choices has become more confusing than ever! […]
Average Reading Time: 6 minutes and 12 seconds Trans fats and processed vegetable oils are found in almost every packaged food and are linked to compromised digestive systems, and the epidemics of pre-diabetes, coronary heart disease, obesity, and cardiovascular events. (7) Back in 2006, the FDA issued a regulation that requires manufacturers to disclose the […]
Fenugreek seeds (Botanical name: Trigonella foenum-graecum) have played an important role in Ayurveda and traditional cooking for thousands of years. It has been used historically to: support women during lactation support liver and gallbladder health balance blood sugar regulate weight boost overall digestive strength play an important role in reproductive health Recently, science has caught […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 21 seconds Early this year, the new dietary guidelines for 2015 to 2020 were published. Saturated fats that are high in cholesterol were taken off the nutrient concern list after almost 60 years, suggesting that the “no cholesterol” era may have been based on a hasty misinterpretation of the […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 31 seconds In this article, I’d like to share with you two amazing fruits that have the ability to support digestion, lymphatic drainage, healthy arterial walls, and your entire cardiovascular system. The fruit of the Amla tree, called Indian Gooseberry or amalaki, along with the pomegranate fruit, have a long history as […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 59 seconds Vinegar has a long history of therapeutic use, dating back some 5000 years BC in Babylonia. Hippocrates and Hannibal of Carthage and Cleopatra were fans and, today, science backs the numerous health benefits of this fermented beverage. (1) Therapeutic cider vinegar or “sour wine” can be made […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 12 seconds According to a new CDC report, average obesity rates for adult men and women rose from 32% in 2003 to almost 37% in 2014. Adult women in the US between the ages of 40-59 lead the field with an obesity rate of 42%, followed by men in […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 12 seconds Cholesterol has been under much media scrutiny of late as the medical establishment continues to argue over this issue. The still unresolved issue is whether or not saturated fat – which is high in cholesterol – is evil or not. To answer this, it might help to […]
While walnuts (Juglans regia L) are a fall harvested tree food with nutrient-rich deliverables that are ideal for winter, their overwhelming health benefits should nominate them for a year-round source of protein, healthy fats and phytonutrients. 10 Reasons To Eat Walnuts Rich In Omega 3s As most nuts are primarily mono-saturated fats, walnuts are loaded […]
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 33 seconds According to Ayurveda, the holiday season is called “vata season.” Vata is the principle which governs the nervous system in the body. The coldness and dryness of winter can aggravate the nervous system and dry the body out. The body craves what it needs to antidote the […]
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