Guest Post and image by Dr Laura Villa Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but the morning sickness that comes with it is not so great. Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that happens when you are pregnant. Up to 85% of women experience this in their first trimester. It typically [...]
Contributed Post and Photo by happyveganfit Understanding what we're putting into our bodies is key to maintaining good health. When you have a grasp of the vitamins and minerals available in what you eat, you're more able to make dietary decisions that will benefit your health in the long run. [...]
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay I wrote here on the balance between the different types of T-helper cells, with emphasis on Th1 and Th2. In general, Th1 helps guide the body’s fight against intracellular organisms like viruses and certain types of intracellular bacteria, while Th2 focuses more on extracellular organisms such as parasites. The [...]
Guest post by Dr Laura Villa; Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay Binge-watching: the act of watching several or all episodes of a television series with few, if any, breaks. With the start of the pandemic, I think we have all been guilty of binge-watching a show. I know I have. ⠀⠀⠀ [...]
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Nitrates can be either helpful or harmful to your health, depending upon the amount and which biochemical pathway they follow. Nitrates (NO3) become nitrites (NO2), and these can then get further broken down into either nitric oxide (NO), which is beneficial to the cardiovascular system especially, or into [...]
Guest post by Dr Laura Villa Did you know that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent? It is estimated that about 1 billion people worldwide have low levels. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it is absorbed along with fats in the diet and stored in the body's fatty tissue [...]
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay We're all looking for that proverbial fountain of youth. When it comes to anti-aging, there’s no substitute for a healthy, whole foods based diet, a consistent exercise program, getting good sleep, healthy stress management techniques, and drinking plenty of filtered, clean water. But the clock keeps ticking forward [...]
Guest post by Dr Laura Villa; Image by Craig Melville from Pixabay Fun fact: caffeine is the most common psychoactive chemical, meaning it can have mind or emotional altering properties. There are a lot of people that like to start the day with a cup of coffee. Our minds and bodies rely on [...]
This article is originally posted on Proven Skincare. Photo by Proven Skincare. When you’re a teenager, self-conscious and unsure, acne can weigh on your self-esteem and make you feel like isolating yourself. You dream of a day when you’re older and zit-free, only to discover that acne does not necessarily [...]
Image source; This article was originally published at iveeapp.com. Can’t help but fall asleep during your Zoom meeting? Coffee just not doing its job anymore? It might be worth a shot to try out a few supplements for brain fog. Read on for our top picks that can help get [...]