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1. Skip the canned foods and drinks and eat fresh produce. As far as possible, avoid canned food or microwaveable foods wrapped in plastic. Why? BPA, a chemical used as an epoxy lining for cans and plastic bottles, has been linked to high blood pressure. BPA can leach...
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. So, what can you do about it besides adopting a good lifestyle program of regular exercise, losing weight if obese, and enjoying a plant-based diet? 1. Eat red...
Who will win your battle? Free Radical Havoc Players or Antioxidant Quencher Players? Free radicals are essential to health. We need them for energy production in the mitochondria and to help kill germs in the lysosomes. However, excessive amounts of free radicals...
Because green foods are so nutrient-dense and phytochemical rich, they provide us with many benefits if we consume them frequently. Because of their high magnesium content and low glycemic index, green leafy vegetables are valuable for people with diabetes,...
Highly nutritious, this relative of celery is one of the world’s most popular herbs. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe. While it has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years, parsley was used medicinally before...
Psychological influences not only impact the effectiveness of the flu vaccine but also directly shape the immune system itself. For example, studies show that loneliness appears to have a significant impact on physical health, being linked detrimentally to worse sleep...
Consistent exercise—light, moderate, or vigorous—makes the immune system more effective in fighting breast cancer. How exercise helps the immune system Aerobic exercise influences the way our bodies break down estrogens to produce more of the ‘good’ metabolites that...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in March 2013 that by the time they die, one out of three American seniors will have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Although dementia might not necessarily be the direct cause of death, it can...
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Self-reported incidents of stroke increased 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 and about 15.7% among people ages 45 to 64 from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022. Granted...
Singing can boost immunity, improve cognitive abilities, enhance mood, and improve lung capacity in individuals with chronic pulmonary disease. Why does singing improve our health? Boosts Immunity Nasal nitric oxide is antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial. Healthy...