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Is it running on autopilot? Don’t you feel refreshed when you wake up? Experts reveal 5 simple ways you can feel more awake and alert every morning Few of us tend to jump out of bed with Tiger-like energy – especially during the winter. Worryingly, research commissioned by Healthspan reveals that a quarter of adults have entire days when they NEVER feel fully awake or alert, and a third operate on autopilot. Here are some things that might help… #1 Set the alarm clock Almost two-thirds of respondents believe their bodies have a natural inclination to sleep at certain times.…
READING: 4 minutes It happens to the best of us. Even if you’re fully committed to a hydrating facial routine, Sometimes dry feet can catch you by surprise. In fact, one of the most common places for dryness to occur is on the feet – appearing as flaky, itchy, rough patches. The first step in combating dry, itchy skin on the feet, no matter the season? Continuous hydration. But if you’re already a body lotion devotee, you might want to take a look at what else parts of your daily routine could offset your hard work. Let’s find out why…
Cortisol, also known as our body’s ‘stress hormone’, is something I’ve taken a lot of interest in lately – mainly because I’ve been working with some clients who are experiencing symptoms of higher than normal cortisol levels. Similar to my Inflammation 101 post, I thought it would be a good time to talk to readers a little about cortisol. Guess what? As much as I love my family, our daily life can be a bit stressful. So yes, this post is FOR ME TOO! What is cortisol?Cortisol’s main function is to help regulate metabolism, control blood sugar levels, and the…
Recent JAMA Network Open The study evaluates the effectiveness of internet-based self-help interventions in alleviating binge eating disorder (BED). Study: Efficacy of a Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Self-Help Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder. Image credit: fizkes / Shutterstock.com What is BED? BED is defined as repeated episodes of uncontrolled binge eating that lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Prolonged BED ultimately reduces the quality of life of affected individuals, negatively affects social relationships and compromises professional performance. Thus, early intervention is crucial to prevent BED from progressing into a chronic condition that can lead to early death. Previous studies…
When it comes to weight loss, many people want to know what the best diet is. However, growing research shows that when you eat may be just as important to your health and weight as what you eat. The importance of when we eat is tied to our internal 24-hour biological timing system, called the circadian system. Circadian rhythms are driven by a master clock in the brain and other clocks throughout the body. These rhythms help regulate sleep-wake cycles, hormones, and metabolic processes. While light and dark are the main cues for the clock in the brain, food is…
Acai berries have gained a lot of publicity and popularity as a superfood. Of course, it makes sense that cosmetic chemists and skin care brands would want to capitalize on these benefits. There are some widespread skin benefits of acai berry. But how does this little purple berry live up to its skincare hype? Let’s delve into the science behind acai berries in skin care. Origin of Acai Berry Natural ingredients are common ingredients in skin care. They can provide many benefits, including hydration, antioxidant protection, and even radiance. Acai berries are one of the many natural ingredients that have…
Being a travel agent has been one of my favorite things I’ve ever done in my life. You know how cruises are so much fun, when you become a travel planner you get to share those amazing experiences with so many people? And the best part, it’s not as hard to get into as you might think, plus it makes for an awesome work-from-home gig! How to become a Royal Caribbean or any type of travel agent I wanted to major in Royal Caribbean Cruises, but you can major in anything. The key is that you have to love the…
High histamine levels can cause a myriad of unpleasant symptoms that greatly affect your quality of life. When working with clients, histamine intolerance is always something I look out for. What is histamine? Histamine is a compound released by your body’s cells. Histamine release can be triggered by inflammation, an allergic reaction (food allergy or otherwise), injury, or threat. Typically histamine is broken down either through the HNMT-assisted methylation process (histamine-N-methyltransferase enzyme) or with DAO (diamine oxidase) in your gut. If you’ve never investigated whether histamine could be a factor in your symptoms, you may want to familiarize yourself with…
Hello friends! Good Friday! How was the week? Hope you had a great one. The kids are officially one week out of school (YESSSSSSS) and we’re all counting down the days. This weekend we have dinner with friends, a concert, dance activities and all the works. I hope you have a lovely weekend too! It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! Here’s this week’s roundup and I always love to hear about your favorites if you want to shout out something you love below. 5.17 Friday’s Faves ZOE: Mother’s Day Adventures. It was the best day with my favorite…
About one in five cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy – a treatment that harnesses the immune system to fight cancer. Such a cancer-fighting approach has seen significant success in lung cancer and melanoma, among others. Optimistic about its potential, researchers are exploring strategies to improve immunotherapy for cancers that do not respond well to treatment, in hopes of benefiting more patients. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered, in mice, that a strain of gut bacteria— Ruminococcus gnavus – can enhance the effects of cancer immunotherapy. The study, which appears May 17 in Science…