With respect to the gender spectrum, we try avoid using terms like “men” and “women” in an exclusive, binary manner. We will, however, in this article be using biological terms “male(s)” and “female(s)” as they relate to physiology assigned at birth. With that said, this article … Read the rest
Glycine is a proteinogenic amino acid, which means it is among the amino acids used as building blocks for proteins. It is the simplest (and smallest) amino acid. Glycine benefits include improvements to fatigue, skin health, mental health, and inflammation.
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A study from Stanford Medicine has given us a new metric by which to predict mortality: sleep age.
Your “sleep age” is a projected age associated with your level of health.
People tend to sleep differently at different ages. And, changes in … Read the rest
We spend a lot of time researching advice on what you should do to support different aspects of your health. But, just as important as offering tips on what you should do, are the tips about what you should avoid. If you’d like to know about … Read the rest
Chronic joint discomfort can affect knees, hands, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Anywhere where bones meet with cartilage in between can be a hot spot for unhealthy levels of inflammation, swelling, reduced mobility, and discomfort. Joint care supplements can help!
Joint discomfort is … Read the rest
Just like you can’t drive a car without fuel, your body needs fuel to function. Instead of gasoline, however, what gives us energy is certain nutrients from the diet. Nutrients can give us energy either as a substrate … Read the rest
There is a long-standing debate in the wellness community over whether coffee is “good for you” or “bad for you”. A link between coffee and liver health may help to tip the scales.
The problem with that debate topic is not the coffee. The problem is … Read the rest
Intermittent fasting and blood sugar can work together or against one another. Balance depends on how the fasting and feasting is planned out.
To “fast” is to go without food for a period of time. In a country where we struggle with an epidemic of obesity, … Read the rest
Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations, but most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a chronic mood issue or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits.… Read the rest
Whether it’s a pyramid or a divided plate chart, we have all seen the infographics designed to describe which foods and how much we should be eating for good health. Most, if not all of these charts include a significant portion of dairy-based foods. The rationale … Read the rest
