Category: nutrition

Vaccine-Injured Have Weaker, Overworked Immune Systems

In January 2022, Marco Cavaleri, Head of Vaccines Strategy at the European Medicines Agency raised concerns about frequent COVID-19 booster shots, as these vaccines can potentially overload people’s immune systems and tire them out, eventually weakening their immune responses. One month later, in February 2022, a Swedish total population cohort study was published in The…


Vaccine-Injured and Boosted Have Weaker, Overworked Immune Systems

In January 2022, Marco Cavaleri, Head of Vaccines Strategy at the European Medicines Agency raised concerns about frequent COVID-19 booster shots, as these vaccines can potentially overload people’s immune systems and tire them out, eventually weakening their immune responses. One month later, in February 2022, a Swedish total population cohort study was published in The…


Wellness Tourism: Retreat to Advance

At the end of July, Kristen Campbell announced that she would be hosting her first beach yoga retreat in October. In a week, it was fully booked. Campbell, owner of Cushing Yoga + Barre in Oklahoma, has attended dozens of wellness events and has regularly incorporated a specific schedule of retreating into her own lifestyle…


Direct Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Inflammation

In a world first, genetic research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has demonstrated a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation, a finding which will help identify people at higher risk of chronic illnesses associated with inflammation. While inflammation is critical to the body’s healing process, if…


4 of the Tastiest Ways to Get More Calcium, From Ricotta Cheese to Leafy Greens

If the world of bone health had a mascot, calcium would be it. The mineral, after all, is a major structural component of bones (and teeth!). But, as it turns out, calcium’s role in the body doesn’t stop at your skeletal system. According to Susan Greeley, M.S., RDN, a registered dietitian and chef instructor at…


Chinese Red Dates: An Ancient Cancer Fighter

For 4,000 years, Chinese red dates, also known as jujubes, have been a staple in Chinese cuisine and a powerful tool in Chinese herbal medicine. Now research shows red dates help protect the brain and can make cancer cells self-destruct. Chinese Red Dates Kill Cancer Cells A lab study from 2018 in the journal Food and…


Weight Loss Made Easier With the Use of Lipoic Acid

Obesity is widespread in the United States, with the CDC estimating its prevalence at a stunning 42.4 percent of the adult population.  More than just a cosmetic or aesthetic issue, obesity – defined as a body mass index of 30 and above – is a serious medical problem.  But, today, we have some exciting weight…


Eating Flowers: 9 Delicious, Healthy Blooms

If you’ve never thought about eating flowers, then you’re in for a treat! There are many edible flowers that aren’t only delicious in a wide variety of dishes but are also healthy. We aren’t suggesting you run out into your garden or comb the roadsides or meadows for just any flowers. Only some flowers are…


Autumn’s Arrival Signals Our Time for Rebirth and Renewal

A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature…


How to Naturally Increase Your Breast Milk Supply

Are you a new mom working around the clock to establish a strong milk supply for your growing babe? Or perhaps you’ve established your breastfeeding routine but have recently returned to work, or your little one has started on solids? It’s normal to have some minor fluctuations in milk supply throughout your breastfeeding season. Try…