Some people who find they have an enhanced bitter taste perception are almost twice as likely to consume too much sodium as those with less acute tasting ability. Gene variations that allow people to taste bitter more intensely may also taste salt more intensely and enjoy it much more, which can lead to sodium intake, […]
Pumpkin: Spicing Up Festivities and the Heart
October 16, 2017Pumpkins are delicious, seasonal, and are spicing up the world of flavors. There’s pumpkin in coffee, beer, croissants, bagels, and even the makers of potato chips are joining the bandwagon. While most pumpkin-flavored treats shouldn’t be consumed on a daily, pumpkin itself is one of the healthiest food items during fall and yuletide seasons. With […]
Screening For Adolescent Cancer Survivor
October 16, 2017The Childhood Cancer Survivors Study has completed research that identified profiles of psychological symptoms in adolescent cancer survivors. This is expected to advance mental health screening and treatment. No psychological symptoms have been reported by most of the adolescent survivors of childhood cancer. However, an analysis by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that those […]
Vetiver Oil: The Soothing Grass Oil
October 13, 2017Vetiver oil is also known as khus oil and is a lesser-known plant oil offering a heavy, earthy fragrance that is reminiscent of patchouli, but with a touch of lemon. This oil is believed to give a grounding, calming and stabilizing result, and provides a range of essential oil uses and benefits. The original name […]
Cancer-Promoting Protein Levels
October 12, 2017Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising frequently can lower blood protein associated with promoting cancer development. There was a study published in the journal Cancer Research that found a reduction in the levels of a blood protein involved in angiogenesis when overweight and obese women experienced weight loss through their diet and exercise. The process by which […]
Dr. Otto Warburg won the Novel Prize Physiology or Medicine in 1931 for his discovery that cancer cells have a fundamentally different energy metabolism compared to healthy cells. How does the metabolic inflexibility of cancer cells differ from healthy cells? Energy can be produced by a cell in two ways: aerobically in the mitochondria, or […]
What Is Triggering Your Eczema?
October 9, 2017Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red, and swollen patches of skin. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, “atopic” meaning an allergy that is usually hereditary, and “dermatitis” meaning the inflammation of the skin. Stress Flaring? Try relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing. Anxiety and stress can […]
It’s a known fact that protein does wonders to the body. It’s an essential nutrient that plays a significant role in the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. It also helps the body feel fuller for longer periods of time and prevent late night trips to the pantry. The body needs protein […]
Connecting the Dots: What Your Acne Breakout Is Trying To Tell You
September 19, 2017Pimples are impurities that you want to wish away. You probably perfected the art of covering them up, but underneath the layer of concealer, they’re still there. If you want to say goodbye to acne breakouts for good, you need to listen to your body and let it tell you what’s happening on this inside. […]
Five Facts You Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
September 18, 2017Ovarian cancer is the most terminal type of gynecologic cancer, taking the lives of nearly 15,000 women each year. Difficulty in detection is what makes this disease malignant. Although symptoms such as constipation, abdominal pressure, and loss of appetite exist, they are too ambiguous and often misinterpreted as premenstrual or perimenopausal symptoms. Doctors can’t always […]
