1. Indoor Air Pollutants

    How much time do you spend inside your home or other buildings? For most people, it’s quite a bit of time, particularly for those living in colder climates! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that in the United States, people spend 90% of their time on average indoors. As a result…Read More

  2. Food Choices for Optimal Gut Health

    Researchers have discovered that roughly 70% of the immune system resides within the gastrointestinal tract (GI), suggesting a connection between gut health and immune function. The primary role of the gut is to digest and absorb foods and excrete waste. A healthy gut and digestive system ensure tha…Read More

  3. Preventable Type 2 Diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is when the body does not make or use insulin properly, which causes blood sugar to rise to unhealthy levels. With a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes comes a significantly increased risk of many other illnesses or comorbidities such as kidney disease, high cholesterol, high blood …Read More

  4. Remedies for Chronic Pain

    Pain is a natural part of life and nearly everyone has experienced pain as a result of injury or illness. However, long-term pain, known as chronic pain, is a disorder and often requires medical treatment. Various estimates of chronic pain suggest that approximately 20 to 40% of adult individuals in…Read More

  5. Post-Concussion Nutrition Healing

    Concussions are traumatic brain injuries caused by any sufficiently hard blow to the head. The rapid movement of the brain can cause the neurons to tear and brain tissues to change shape, which can damage the brain cells. While concussions can cause immediate symptoms, such as a temporary loss of co…Read More

  6. Healthier Arteries

    Since the arteries are the largest of all the blood vessels, they do the heavy lifting of bringing blood to and from the heart and carrying it to the smaller blood vessels. The vascular system is composed of two independent pathways (Cardiopulmonary and Systemic) that work together to bring blood to…Read More

  7. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025)

    The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a document that is updated every five years and released in partnership by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The document provides nutritional information and recommendations for all Americans…Read More

  8. Immunodeficiency: Compromised Immune System

    The immune system’s job is to protect us from infections by warding off harmful microbes like bacteria and viruses. It can also recognize and respond to unhealthy or abnormal cells, such as those that have been affected by infection or cancer. Immunodeficiency, the term used to describe the state …Read More

  9. Improving Your Muscular Endurance

    Muscular endurance refers to the ability of a muscle to exert force for a consistent and repeatedly for over a period of time. When most people think of muscular endurance, they think of it as stamina. The muscles have to have an advanced level of endurance to avoid injury or extreme fatigue. By doi…Read More

  10. The Best and Worst Sleeping Position for Your Spine

    If you’ve ever woken up with a tingling arm or achy neck, you’ve experienced the negative effects of sleeping in the wrong position. The key is alignment: When you sleep with your spine in a neutral position, it reduces the strain on your back and neck. It also helps to sleep on a firm surface. …Read More