Courtesy of AskWell Curcumin is said to help digestion and reduce inflammation. Have these or any other claims been proven? Curcumin, the plant compound that gives turmeric its bright yellow-orange color, has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and neuroprotective properties in lab and animal studies. But “claiming that it can be useful for humans is premature, […]
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Nagging Your Kids About Weight Might Backfire
Children added pounds if parents thought they were heavy, research suggests Original article courtesy of HealthDay When parents believe their children are overweight — regardless of whether they are or not — those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests. “Parental perceptions may be something of a self-fulfilling prophecy,” said study co-author […]
Fancy Juice Doesn’t Cleanse the Body of Toxins
Courtesy of the New York Times Misconception: Juice cleansing can remove toxins from your system. Actually: To say that drinking juice detoxifies the body isn’t quite the same as claiming leeches suck out poisons, but it’s fairly close. The practice of cleansing has become as ubiquitous as the use of hand sanitizer. Celebrities do it. […]
Hydration and You
Why is hydration important? People are 70-80% water. If you are even a little bit thirsty, this can lead to a 50% decrease in mental capacity. Plus, good hydration promotes bowel health. 🙂 How much water do you actually need? A quick way to calculate your needs is to divide your body weight by 2; […]
Why You Should Care About Fiber
Increasing Your Fiber Intake Why Should I Care About Fiber (or healthful eating) Now? Although a majority of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, are usually diagnosed later in life, the development of these diseases is strongly related to nutrition and lifestyle practices decades before. So, don’t wait until you […]