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Micronutrient deficiencies have emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting billions of people and contributing to a range of health problems such as weakened immune systems, poor cognitive development, and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases.
Recent studies estimate that over ...
Aging is an inevitable process, but how we age—and the speed at which our bodies deteriorate—can be influenced by many factors, including oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress plays a key role in the development of chronic diseases and the breakdown of cells, leading to visible signs of aging such as ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be an overwhelming condition, marked by flare-ups that disrupt daily life. Whether you're dealing with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, these flare-ups can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and even malnutrition. Managing these sympto...
Estrogen is a hormone that plays a vital role in both men and women, though it is more prominent in women, regulating reproductive and other key functions. The way estrogen is metabolized in the body directly affects how it functions and, ultimately, overall health. In this article, we’ll explore ho...
Navigating the journey of weight loss and blood sugar management can feel like an uphill battle for many. If you’ve tried everything from fad diets to intense workout regimens with little success, or if those stubborn post-baby pounds just won’t budge, medications like GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1...
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Digestion is an intricate, highly coordinated process that breaks down the food we eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Understanding this journey from ingestion to excretion can provide insights into optimizing digestive health, a cornerstone of overall we...
Aging is an inevitable process that everyone eventually faces. While we cannot halt the progression of time, we can mitigate its effects on our bodies by reducing inflammation.Â
Research suggests that inflammation is a strong contributor to many age-related illnesses.Â
Experts have coined the term...
When the going gets hard, we experience constipation. Although it’s not a fun subject, it’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in healthcare practices. We may all experience constipation at some point in time, and certain conditions make it more likely to occur. In fact, after t...
Research shows that autoimmune diseases are on the rise, yet there is still a great deal that we don’t know about their immunological basis. While most scientists point to both genetic and environmental factors as potential causes, much uncertainty remains.Â
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’...
The internet is jam-packed with nutrition information - much of it contradictory, some of it confusing, and a lot of it hard to follow. It can be difficult to know the best approach, but studies show that we may have uncovered a framework for longevity based on studies of populations with unusually ...
In today’s increasingly online world, electronics play a huge role in our everyday lives. From Zoom meetings to scrolling through news and social media feeds, the average North American spends around 6 hours looking at a screen per day! However, excessive screen time can have major repercussions on ...
The hormone estrogen plays an important role in many aspects of your health, from energy levels to cholesterol, mood to bone strength, and much more. Because of its broad range of functions in your body, declining estrogen levels can have a profound impact on your overall well-being. Unfortunately, ...
