Health

Unlock the secrets to a healthy mind and body, and vibrant lifestyle through holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle tips.

Heavy metals: an overview

The most common heavy metals that negatively impact human health are lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium.

IgG food sensitivity testing lacks good scientific evidence to support its accuracy and clinical utility, often leading to false positives.

The low FODMAP diet aims to reduce certain types of carbs that can cause bloating and gas. It can sometimes help reduce symptoms of IBS.

Mindful eating involves paying attention to the food you are eating, your body’s hunger cues, and your thoughts and emotions related to food.

The anti-inflammatory diet focuses on eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, and avoiding pro-inflammatory foods.

Knowing when to snack is as important as knowing what to snack on. Proper snacking can be beneficial to your weight and health.

Emotional eating is the habit of using food to cope with emotional distress rather than to satisfy physical hunger. It can cause weight gain.

Modern commercial yogurts are in many ways more similar to dessert puddings than the health food we used to associate yogurt with.

Newer GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may increase thyroid cancer risks significantly more than what the current evidence shows.

Many variations of vegetarian diets exist, and some may also include dairy, eggs, or even fish, but generally avoid meat and poultry.

Eating slowly can help you feel fuller and more satisfied, which can prevent you from overeating and potentially help with weight loss.

The mere sight of food can cause your body to release insulin. This means you should keep snacks out of sight if you want to stop snacking.