Food fortification was a marvelous invention that helped put an end to a variety of vitamin deficiency disease all over the world that had been plaguing mankind throughout history. When you grab a container of milk out of your refrigerator, it’s fairly easy to go every day of your life without ever asking yourself, “Why […]
Over the past year, a lot of health and wellness trends have popped up. But one that seemed to go at full speed and get the attention of health-inspired people everywhere is oat milk. It is no surprise since dairy-free milk like almond and cashew has been popular for several years now. Oat milk is […]
Older adults who have been housebound, institutionalized or hospitalized for extended periods face an increased risk of being deficient in vitamin D. This is firstly due to an absence of exposure to the sun’s rays, which is the body’s natural and primary source of vitamin D. Compounding this, as people age the skin’s ability to […]
Managing diabetes can be a grueling daily task, due to having to monitor blood sugar levels, foods eaten, how much time spent exercising, and the medications that may need to be taken. This process can become stressful and too much for some people resulting in what is called a ‘diabetes burnout’. When suffering from a […]
The Immune System Defined The immune system is a whole network of defender cells, organs and tissues. The main task of this network is to defend the body against many types of invaders such as parasites, fungi and bacteria that have the potential to harm an individual’s health. Although the human body provides an ideal […]
Many of the natural methods of boosting your immune system revolve around eating the right kinds of foods. However, buying them constantly from the grocery store can start to prove to be a bit expensive. Many of these foods can be grown at home in your own garden, giving you wonderful organic options straight from […]