Junk food cravings and late-night snacking are two very bad habits that can lead to a variety of health problems. Now it has been found that not getting a good night sleep can increase the likelihood of junk food cravings and late-night snacking. According to a study done by the University of Arizona Health Sciences sleep researchers, people who have…
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Everyone knows that a good immune system can help you avoid many of the illnesses that can complicate our lives. Keeping your immune system strong can help you live a more productive and healthy life. There are many ways of strengthening the immune system and the best ones are natural. Try these herbs to give your immune…
When some people feel down they go out and eat a gallon of ice cream or get some deep-dish pizza. That may sound good but most of the time we end up regretting it soon after. Those food tend leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, and sometimes even more depressed than before. The good news is that there…
For years now, we have been hearing about the health risks associated with eating trans fats. Trans fats are in much of the processed foods we eat regularly. There have been warnings on the dangers of trans fats but for the most part, people don’t seem to get alarmed enough to take a stand. Now with the…
There are many opinions on the benefits of drinking water. We need water to survive, and it’s one of the most natural things you can ingest. Most of us just drink water when we get thirsty, and that’s fine, but some experts say that drinking more water can fix almost anything wrong with your body.…
Spring is just about to give way to summer and many are taking the opportunity to get in shape and look their best. Not only does losing weight make you look better, it’s better for your health and it also makes you feel better about yourself. Losing weight is not easy for most people and…
Sugar is used by our bodies to create energy. Sugar is a carbohydrate which is an important source of energy. The problem is that our body takes sugar from the foods we eat and when that food is laced with extra sugar, it becomes a big problem. Modern diets are loaded with sugars and sweets. But as…
Having good digestion is a basic need to maintaining good health. Digestion is the process by which the body extracts all the nutrients it needs from the food we eat. Digestion problems can lead to a variety of health issues. With good digestion we not only feel better but get the most out of all…
Trying to eat healthy is on the minds of many Americans lately. As we find out more about what foods are bad for us, we also find out more about how difficult it is to recognize what foods are bad. It’s not easy to pick through all the packaging info and labels telling us what…
In recent times people have been getting more educated in making healthy food choices. One food purchasing choice that has been seeing more popularity among those concerned with health and the environment is locally grown food. So, what is the attraction to locally grown foods? Here is some information that will help make that clear. First off, what is…
