Prebiotics and Probiotics
by TJ Davis August 2nd, 2010 | Nutrition
There has been a lot of talk recently about the digestive benefits of probiotics. These are living microorganisms which offer a health benefit to their host, including lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, managing lactose intolerance, and boosting immunity. Certain fermented foods - like pickles, miso soup, yogurt, soy sauce, or sauerkraut - contain types of bacteria that aid in healthy digestion. These beneficial bacterial strains include bifidobacterium and lactobacillis, two of the most common probiotics. The way they work is by adding "good" bacteria to your intestinal tract and overcoming the bacterial imbalance called dysbiosis, in
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The Prodigal Sun
by TJ Davis July 31st, 2010 | Aging, Cancer, Dermatology
While there are some benefits to exposure to natural sunlight - like improving mood, increasing vitamin D levels, enhancing sleep, and slowing the aging process down - it is wise to be cautious in the sun to avoid the detrimental effects of its ultraviolet rays.
Ultraviolet light causes skin to lose elastin, which is a primary factor in the formation of wrinkles. Elastin fibers are what help skin maintain elasticity. Without it, time and gravity will take its toll on the skin, stretching it and creating a rough and wrinkly surface, giving a premature appearance of aging.
Prolonged exposure to the
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Ultraviolet light causes skin to lose elastin, which is a primary factor in the formation of wrinkles. Elastin fibers are what help skin maintain elasticity. Without it, time and gravity will take its toll on the skin, stretching it and creating a rough and wrinkly surface, giving a premature appearance of aging.
Prolonged exposure to the
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by Kendall Ryan July 23rd, 2010 | Exercise, Nutrition
Here are a few tips to a healthier you this summer!
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- Eco-Friendly: Who knew the best workouts were free?! This summer after signing up for my first gym membership and having several training sessions I discovered the world’s best kept secret: 8 Minute Abs. The source: YouTube! It is fun, safe and effective and can be done every 24 hours! I have already seen results and I am pleased.
- Snack Time: Looking for a refreshing and guilt free snack on a hot summer day? Try Mott’s cinnamon applesauce. If you are feeling adventurous, you could sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon
Addicted to Slim
by TJ Davis July 19th, 2010 | Addiction, Diet
There are all types of dependencies, but one of the easiest to acquire and hardest to remedy is addiction to diet pills. Weight loss aids come in a wide variety of types and ingredient mixes, and are available by prescription or over the counter. Obesity is rampant in our nation, and the glut of products professing to resolve it have targeted a growing faction of consumers - mostly female - who are addicted to slim. It is pretty well-accepted that the idealization of the female form has caused severe self image issues and feelings of inadequacy among American women
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