Your body doesn’t make or store vitamin C, so you have to take it in every day. If you don’t have enough, some of these symptoms may emerge. How Much Do You Need? If you eat a balanced diet, it’s pretty easy to get enough. Adult women (who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding) need 75[…]
When you’re looking to lose weight, what you eat can matter nearly as much as how much you eat. These foods have been found to boost metabolism, burn fat, suppress appetite, and more. Dig in! Spicy Food If you’re one of those people who pours hot sauce on everything, you may unknowingly be helping your[…]
It’s not just peanuts — almonds, cashews, walnuts, and others can make delicious spreads for toast and desserts. See the array of health benefits nut butters can offer. A Word of Caution Food allergies affect 5% to 10% of people. Peanuts (which are legumes, like beans and peas), and tree nuts, like pecans and[…]
Peppermint, honey, turmeric, ginger … which ones can help manage symptoms, and which are just old wives’ tales? Take Care No matter what you’ve heard or how badly you want relief, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying any home remedy. This is even more important if you take prescription or over-the-counter medications,[…]
Staying active helps keep your joints flexible and strengthens the muscles that support them. Here are great ways to get started. Exercise Can Keep Joints Strong Exercise helps keep joints flexible and strong. It can also help you lose weight, which takes pressure off aching joints. Every pound you lose takes 4 pounds of[…]
Help or Hype? A relative of ginger, this vivid yellow-orange spice is common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. It’s also been used as medicine in places like India for centuries to treat issues such as breathing problems. Lately, turmeric has been touted as a super food that can fight cancer, ease depression,[…]
Just because you have symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing does not mean that you have asthma. Other health conditions have symptoms that may mimic asthma symptoms. Let’s look at some common “asthma mimics.” Health Conditions That Mimic Asthma Symptoms Because other health conditions may appear to be asthma and mimic asthma symptoms, your doctor will[…]
Are You a Binge Watcher? That depends how long you’ve been on the couch with that glazed look in your eye, TV remote in one hand, empty “family size” bag of chips in the other. If it’s been more than 2 hours or you’re on your third episode, you may be binge watching. No judgment here.[…]
Choose Local Foods The fewer steps between your table and the farm where your food grows, the fewer chances it has to get “dirty” with contaminants or processing. It also means you’ll get fresher — and more nutrient-dense — fare, too. Clean Your Skin Care Routine Your skin provides a short route into your[…]
They’re two of the most enjoyed beverages around the world — but are they good for you, too? And is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Common Ground Aside from plain water, coffee and tea are the most enjoyed beverages around the world. Both have things in them that may[…]