In the 1970s, metabolic syndrome came to the forefront as the blanket term to describe a cluster of health conditions that appeared to occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These markers included high blood pressure, high blood sugar, elevated triglycerides, high LDL (bad) cholesterol, and low HDL (good) cholesterol, along with an …
Give Your Mood a Lift
While it’s normal for everyone to go through periods of stress, anxiety, and even mild depression, it’s not healthy to feel this way the majority of the time. If you (or someone you know) is looking for safe, effective, and natural ways to improve your mood and mindset, it’s time to hack into happiness with some of nature’s best mood …
Preventing Alzheimer’s
If you’ve ever cared for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease, you know the heartbreak of watching the person you once knew gradually fade away. It’s also likely that you’re worried the same fate may be in your future. The fear of Alzheimer’s is a common concern among anyone over the age of 60, and that’s especially true among those with …
3 Superstar Nutrients for Pregnancy
Congratulations—you’re having a baby! While pregnancy is a time of hope, cheerful anticipation, and optimism, it can also bring about unsolicited advice that may trigger new concerns: Am I doing this right? Is this safe for the baby? How do I ensure the best start in life for my bundle of joy? Doing some research and educating yourself now can …
Fight Depression Naturally
Everyone deals with mild symptoms of depression from time to time, but no one should have to live with chronic feelings of hopelessness, despair, anxiety, and sadness. Unfortunately, nearly 20 million adults in the United States suffer from a depressive disorder, with 30 percent of those cases being severe. Statistics show that women are 70 percent more likely to develop …