What do obesity, cancer, heart disease, dementia, stroke, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), joint pain and many of the most feared illnesses of middle and old age have in common? They’re all caused by chronic inflammation. [1] And if… You suffer from sore, aching joints You never seem to have enough energy You experience brain …
Most people rarely think about their liver. That makes sense. You do not feel it beating like your heart or expanding like your lungs. It quietly processes nutrients, filters waste, stores energy, and manages countless chemical reactions behind the scenes. But your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. Nearly everything you …
Here’s what aging in America looks like right now: Between 2003 and 2013 the U.S. population age 60 and over increased 30.7% from 48.1 million to 62.8 million. The number of Americans aged 45 to 64 — who will reach 65 over the next two decades — increased by 20.7% between 2003 and 2013. Persons …
Probiotics and prebiotics are the best 1-2 combination for digestive health. Are you getting enough of both?
You know that familiar sensation of bloating, probably all too well. Your belly feels swollen and gassy like it could pop if hit with a toothpick. Bloating is one of the most common digestive issues experienced by adults in America, but it’s actually within your control! Adding certain anti-bloat foods to your diet is an easy …
Are wrinkles, fine lines, sagging and dimpling skin just a “right of passage” as you age? Some list those effects of aging as mere battle scars as if they are earned over time. The truth is, all of those signs of aging are merely the effects of damage that occurs within your body through normal …
Most people who have fatty liver disease don’t know they have it. There’s usually no pain, no obvious warning sign, and no moment where something feels unmistakably wrong. It tends to show up quietly on a blood test or an ultrasound that was ordered for something else entirely. And yet, it’s remarkably common. Roughly 1 …
Quick SummaryYour liver does far more than filter toxins. It plays a direct role in how your body burns fat, manages energy, and maintains a healthy weight. When liver function is compromised, metabolism slows, energy dips, and weight loss becomes harder. The good news: practical, evidence-backed lifestyle changes can help your liver work better, and …
Has your weight loss stalled? When it comes to shedding pounds, diet and exercise don’t always work. According to a Gallup poll, over half of all Americans want to lose weight. And for millions of those people, counting calories and working out isn’t enough to shed pesky pounds — or keep them off long term. …
Being overweight is not just about diet and exercise. For tens of millions of us, the problem is hormones that are out of balance. A growing body of research shows that hormones influence your appetite and tell your body whether or not to burn fat. [1] [2] If your hormones are misfiring you can sweat …
