We all love our pastas, our breads, our cakes and our cookies — that is, unless we have celiac disease. This autoimmune disorder affects one in 100 people. That means 1 percent of the population is unable to digest gluten… read more
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Healthy Habits: Can There Be Too Much of a Good Thing?
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, it's easy to think that more is always better. While adopting positive habits is beneficial, overindulgence, even in good things, can have unintended, adverse effects. Let’s explore some of the inherently “healthy” habits… read more
6 Hygiene Habits You’re Doing Wrong
Everyone has routines and hygiene habits that have become so automatic that we never give it a second thought. But what if we’re doing it all wrong? Some of our habits may be doing more harm than good! According to… read more
Brush Their Teeth! The importance of pet dental health
Dental care is essential for good oral health, and many of us know what to do to keep our teeth healthy. We see the dentist a couple of times a year and brush daily to remove all the food and… read more
Get To Know Your Hormones: What Is Cortisol?
While many people may know cortisol in relation to stress, cortisol is a hormone that serves many critical bodily functions. Maintaining the proper balance of this hormone will keep your body at optimal performance. What is cortisol? Cortisol is a… read more
Should It Be That Color? Decoding The Color of Our Urine
Most of us don’t really look at the color of our urine unless we suspect a problem. Urine, or “pee,” is described as the liquid waste made by the kidneys as they filter toxins from your blood. It is made… read more
Getting the Lowdown on Inflammation
When an infection strikes the body, it can trigger a certain response like a fever or a sore throat. Often, when a body sustains a blow, it signals an immune response known as inflammation. Most of us know the symptoms:… read more
How Can You Use Food as Skincare?
We are so used to using the food in our pantry as, duh, food and buying expensive hair and skincare items. What if we told you that you could have amazing hair and skin by just opening your pantry and… read more
How to Maintain Healthy Relationships
Between careers, education, children and other family responsibilities, your relationships can easily get overlooked and you may not even realize it’s happening. Relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman have spent decades studying couples and their relationship patterns and have… read more
What You Need to Know About the Risks of Tanning and Skin Cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of… read more
