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Eating for Your Mental Health and Brain Repair
The holidays can really throw off the good eating habits we’ve established all year. And sometimes it’s hard to get back on track in the new year. So here’s some motivation: It might help to know the hows and whys behind healthy eating and its impact on our bodies …
Welcome Summer! It’s Time to Amp Up Your Sunshine Health
On June 20th, 2021 we welcome summer! Summer is the perfect time to amp up your vitamin D to rev up your health.
Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin.” And we already know that getting outside is good …
Not So Fast?! The Potential Downsides of Intermittent Fasting
The latest diet trend, intermittent fasting, continues to grow in popularity. But despite all the fanfare, little research has been done to understand the diet’s effectiveness—until now. A recent three-month study from the University of California – San Francisco, calls into question the effectiveness of this …
Beware of Low B12: Vitamin Deficiency Could Affect Heart Health
A recent study found that a vitamin B12 deficiency could affect risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B12 does a lot of work for your body, notably making your DNA and red blood cells. It also plays an important role in maintaining …
How To Prevent Workplace Burnout From Burning You
Workplace burnout is a real phenomenon that has been getting increased media attention as we’re working more hours. More working hours means less personal time to do the things that can help reduce burnout.
Fortunately, there are some ways to prioritize your life in order …
The 6 Dimensions of Health and How To Nourish Them
It can be hard to ignore the marketing drumbeat of the wellness industry: crystals, detoxing, probiotics, supplements…oh so many supplements. And as a result, there’s a feeling that the secret to wellness is hidden somewhere inside a Goop store or self-help book.
The …
Brain Food: Can What We Eat Improve Our Mental Health?
Depression is an epidemic and top driver of disability for Americans aged 15 to 44, according to the World Health Organization. And what’s more, only one in ten adults meet the daily federal recommendations for fruits and vegetables. By meeting the requirements of the latter, we …