What Is a Semi-Vegetarian Diet?
The term “semi-vegetarian” has been trending lately, and I’m thrilled. While there is no formal definition of what a semi-vegetarian diet means, it’s clear that a significant percentage of Americans are interested in eating more plant-based meals. According to the Plant-Based Foods Association, total plant-based food sales have risen by 31% since 2017, far outpacing […]
7 Health Benefits of Cherries
It’s cherry season again! They’re fresh, plentiful, beautiful, and delicious, but, you may be wondering—are cherries actually that good for you? The answer is yes, 100 times yes! Cherries are not only one of the healthiest fruits, they also rank as one of the most health-protective foods overall. One cup, or about 21 cherries, contains […]
Can Zinc Help Prevent Severe Illness From COVID-19?
Could dosing up on zinc help stave off severe illness from COVID-19? It’s a question garnering closer attention in the scientific community in recent months. After all, zinc is known for its antiviral effects. And both the common cold and the current global pandemic are caused by viruses in the same family, known as coronaviruses. So could […]
What Is Reverse Dieting?
When I first heard of reverse dieting, I was confused by the terminology. My initial assumption was that it somehow implied weight loss by eating more rather than less. Instead, reverse dieting is all about how to add back calories after a diet ends. Here’s a summary of how this is carried out, and my thoughts on […]
Puberty: Wrong Education Amongst Parents
If you were to walk up to 5 different women and ask them what their first puberty education from their parent(s) was, about two women would most likely say they received the “don’t let a man be near you when you are menstruating or you will get pregnant” statement, about two others would probably have […]
Can You Really Be Allergic to Exercise?
How can someone be allergic to exercise? While we don’t know for sure if Kira was indeed allergic to exercise, it’s possible…kind of. A rare condition called exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) occurs when someone reacts to an allergen in conjunction with exercise. It was first described in 1979 in a case report published in the Journal of […]
Identifying Your Stressors
We all live with stress but we handle it differently. But then, maybe stress from work, daily hustle or bills are kinds of stress we have little or no control over and we always have to find a way to deal with it. But what do you do when the reason for the stress is […]
Breast Cancer {How To Check Your Body}
Growing up, I remember a particular organization came to my secondary school and asked to see the girls only in the school. We were all assembled into the school hall and they addressed us. They enlightened us on what breast cancer was and taught us how to self-examine our breast and even shared informative leaflets […]
A Healthy Meal Plan
For a while now on this page, we’ve been talking about nutrition, things you should and not consume. Our last nutritional post was on the reduction of sugar intake, if you’ve not read it, you might want to take a look after reading this, there are lots of hidden healthy secrets in it. Now to […]
11 Types of Meditation That Can Help Treat Depression
The ancient practice of meditation–used for centuries in India and China–now shows promise as a treatment in the toolbox for depression. The dozens of different types of meditation all seek a state of heightened awareness, says E. Robert Schwartz, MD, director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of […]
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