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Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is a diet that has recently gained just as much popularity as it has skepticism and criticism. Some swear by it claiming that this is not just a fad diet, but a life-altering approach to food. Others are not

What is Epigenetics and Why Does It Matter to Me?

Have you noticed that genes seem to be the hot health topic of the year? Direct-to-consumer companies are now offering DNA testing to find relatives, discover an increased likelihood of developing diseases, and even help you learn

Are Vitamins Really Beneficial?

Have you ever wondered if vitamin supplements really work? Taking supplements continues to grow in popularity. People take them hoping to improve their health or to compensate for a poor diet. Vitamins are found in various forms,

3 Ways To Boost Happiness

Are you feeling stressed out yet? It’s mid-summer and your schedule may be starting to overwhelm you; that camping trip this weekend made getting up for work on Monday difficult, you are staying up with the longer days and sleeping

Are Detox Diets Healthy?

Moderation is key to managing your diet. No matter what new program you might see trending online, fad diets typically aren’t successful. Traci Mann, associate professor of psychology from UCLA states, “You can initially lose

Salmon with Strawberry & Basil

Packed with brain-boosting Omega-3 fatty acids, this super-simple Summer recipe is a great way to support healthy aging. Pair this dish with a light and low-tannin red wine for an extra antioxidant punch that will have you feeling

3 Big Health Benefits of Bilberry

What is Bilberry? When you hear the word bilberry, you might think of blueberry. You wouldn’t be far off in thinking that either, since they are cousins to one another. In fact, the bilberry is also known as the European blueberry

Making the Best of Aging

As my body raced full-speed into the “golden years”, or the “rust years” as I like to call them, I started thinking about how I could maintain my health as I aged. As a physician I had seen the effects of aging first hand

The Post-Pregnancy Diet

Whether you breastfeed or not, the secret to post-pregnancy nutrition is to gradually lose weight while maintaining or restocking nutrient stores. All nutrition experts agree that the best place for a new mother to get all the essential