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I’m sharing the details about Organifi and my favorite products! Because I love the brand so much, I am working with them as an affiliate. He gives you a discount and gives me a small kickback if you decide to place an order! You can use FITNESSISTA here with a 20% discount. Hello friends! How are you; I hope you are enjoying your morning! One of my favorite morning rituals is to drink a glass of Organifi Green or AG1 juice and then go about the day. For today’s blog post, I wanted to share more Organifi and the products…
Valentine’s Day is here and many couples are celebrating, but for some, chocolate is their one true love. Elvira de Mejia, professor of food science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), explores the health benefits of dark, white, milk chocolate and even St. Valentine’s Day. With Valentine’s Day on the way, let’s dive into the chocolate! What are the healthy compounds in chocolate and how do they work in our body? Chocolate contains more phenolic compounds -? especially flavonoids (flavanols) such as catechin and epicatechin -? than any other food. These compounds…
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law. Considered one of the most sweeping and comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation ever passed, it “prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life…. Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin… the ADA is an “equal opportunity” law for people with disability”.1 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has long recognized the importance of enhancing opportunities…
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutritiona group of researchers investigated whether a ketogenic diet (KD) reduces the neurobiological craving signature (NCS) and self-reported alcohol craving in patients undergoing inpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Study: Ketogenic diet reduces neurobiological craving signature in inpatients with alcohol use disorder. Image credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock Record AUD poses a major global health problem, responsible for 5% of deaths worldwide. Characterized by intense craving and continued consumption despite adverse consequences, current treatments are limited. A new approach involving a high-fat, low-carb diet shows promise by boosting brain energy,…
71% of the Earth is covered by water. It makes up about 60% of our body. Water is one of the most abundant resources on the planet, while at the same time it is one of the most fragile. As we continue Earth Month, we’d like to focus on the element of Water and how we can all do a better job of protecting it. What is Sally B’s doing to help Earth’s waterways? We do not send toxic ingredients into our waterways. We ensure that our products that you send down the drain do not harm aquatic life or…
A sexually active person needs to know a lot to protect their sexual health. After all, the dangers of being sexually active don’t just start when you enter the bedroom. They can exist even with the most casual forms of intimacy. A common myth out there is that you get chlamydia while kissing. But is this true? In this blog, we’ll cover what chlamydia is, how it’s spread, and what you can do to protect yourself from this STD. What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria can infect an infected…
Jilly and I teamed up with Inspired Go to bring to life a delicious salad inspired by one of our best sellers.Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts Cookbook. It’s time to get to know ready-to-eat Fraîche Noodle Salad! As you know, I’m a big fan of meal planning and how much easier it makes my life busy. Getting food on the table isn’t one-size-fits-all, and having ready-to-eat salads delivered to your door can be a total game changer. This salad is already on repeat in our homes and you know you will love it as much as we do! It’s the perfect…
In an article published in Journal of PediatricsBrazil-based researchers describe the case of a nine-year-old boy who was admitted to the hospital with multiple symptoms and overlapping conditions that made diagnosis difficult, including short stature, thin tooth enamel (tooth enamel hypoplasia), moderate mental retardation, speech delay, asthma , mild change in blood sugar and a history of repeated infections in infancy. The team used exome sequencing, in which only the portion of the genome that codes for the protein is analyzed, to look for genetic mutations and found them in GCK and BCL11B. As a result, the diagnosis was monogenic…
Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days? These kinds of feelings are unpleasant to experience and can even feel overwhelming. People often try to avoid them, suppress them, or ignore them. In fact, in psychology experiments, people will pay money so you don’t feel a lot of negative emotions. But recent research reveals that emotions can be useful, and even negative emotions can bring benefits. In mine emotion science lab at Texas A&M University, we…
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was produced by Men’s Journal in partnership with Sun Home Saunas.Saunas are hardly a new phenomenon. Actually, it was first invented in Finland thousands of years ago and have only gained popularity in the centuries since.Most people find saunas incredibly relaxing, which is reason enough to try sauna bathing (or invest in the best home saunas). However, research shows that saunas may also have health benefits. According review of studies Published in 2018, regular…