As the world faces the long-term impact of COVID-19, many people are grappling with autoimmune issues linked to the disease. So what is autoimmunity? To understand that, we first need a foundational understanding of the immune system. The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemical messengers that work together to protect…
Lemon Water Can Deliver Real Results
You’ve probably seen pictures on Pinterest or elsewhere of large pitchers of water with vibrant lemons and the top 10 reasons why you should be drinking it. And maybe you can even remember some of those reasons, despite not actually taking up the habit. Lemon water can bestow vitality and incredible cleansing effects on the…
Too Much Sitting Is Bad for You—but Some Types Are Better Than Others
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a number of new behaviors into daily routines such as physical distancing, mask-wearing, and hand sanitizing. Meanwhile, many old behaviors—attending events, eating out, and seeing friends—have been put on hold. However, one old behavior that has persisted, and has arguably been amplified due to COVID-19, is sitting—and it isn’t surprising to…
Rainbows Start to Show as Spring’s Potential Grows
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Healthy, Delicious Sugar Alternatives
You may think that staying slim and eating healthfully means no sweets, but guess what? There are natural and delicious sweeteners that won’t wreck your diet, and even have therapeutic “side effects.” No arena of health and wellness is more debatable than what we should be eating. Looking back through time, the foods that constitute a…
The Exercise Pill
As with many other physicians, recommending physical activity to patients was just a doctor chore for me—until a few years ago. That’s because I myself was not very active. Over the years, as I picked up boxing and became more active, I got firsthand experience of the positive impacts on my mind. I also started…
Eating Leafy Green Vegetables Every Day Could Boost Muscle Strength
Green, leafy vegetables are good for overall health, but new research shows that they could also boost muscle strength. The study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found that people who consume a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function in their lower limbs. Many older adults suffer from poor muscle function, leading to a greater…
Lockdowns Put Kids at Risk of Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune Diseases
“Eat dirt!” is a phrase I remember well. It was in the title of an article published by Harvard University environmental health professor, Dr. Scott T. Weiss, and it captured my attention while I was learning about an immunological concept known as the “hygiene hypothesis.” The core of the idea is that we live in a microbial…
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Lowered if You Start Eating Before 8:30 AM
Researchers may have found a new way to reduce risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. According to a study recently presented by the Northwestern University in Chicago, people who start eating before 8:30 a.m. had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance. These are two risk factors that could help to reduce the incidence…
Tips To Bring Fewer Chemicals Home From the Grocery Store
A grocery store is a wonderful place: thousands of ingredients and products at your fingertips available to combine, cook, and eat. However, that choice can be overwhelming: While shoppers in the 1970s chose from a mere 9,000 products, shoppers today choose from more than 47,000. Selecting food that is clean and healthy for you and…
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