Exposure to secondhand smoke during childhood may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A study published in The Journal of Rheumatology, reported that secondhand smoke can lead to RA due to cadmium- a toxin found in tobacco smoke. For centuries, herbs, teas and spices have been used for medicinal purposes. One of our
Reduce the chances of developing hypothyroidism by taking the right amount of iodine (1 mg/week). One way of getting the right amount of iodine, is to eat one seaweed salad a week – which is packed with natural iodine. According to the American Thyroid association, 12 percent of Americans will develop a thyroid condition. Some
If you’ve ever wondered why tea can be calming, without making you drowsy, you can thank theanine! Theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea plants. A study published by Science Direct, found that it takes about 40 minutes for this amino acid to trigger relaxing alpha-waves in the brain. Take a break and
One way to protect against Alzheimer’s Disease is to practice intermittent fasting. In a series of studies, lifestyle changes that include intermittent fasting has been shown to improve Alzheimer symptoms in 90% of patients. A study conducted by Rush University found that eating one serving of spinach a day can protect against Alzheimer’s disease thanks
Researchers at Loma Linda University, found that laughing has these seven health benefits. 1. Lowers blood pressure. 2. Reduces stress. 3. Works your abs. 4. Improves cardiac health. 5. Boosts T-Cells. 6. Triggers the release of endorphins. 7. Produces a general sense of well-being. Feeling pessimistic? Get up and move! With just 9 minutes of
Boost your metabolism by eating during the daytime! Healthy daytime eating promotes bacteria growth in the gut, which speeds up metabolism. Slim down with apple cider vinegar. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar not only helps regulate blood sugar levels, it also aids digestion and turns on your fat blasting metabolism. Regenera Medical recommends
The Israeli Report found that just two months of stress can cause men to be 47% less fertile. Reverse these effects by maintaining a healthy weight and getting more sleep. If you or a loved one are experiencing infertility, we can help. Today, erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common than ever. Every year more than
Our friends at the University of Maryland revealed that laughter increases blood flow by 22% and boosts your immune system by 40%. Our friends at UC Berkeley published an article listing these 6 benefits of happiness. 1. Protects your heart 2. Diminishes Pain 3. Strengths immune system 4. Reduces stress 5. Combats disease 6. Lengthens your
Boost your gut health with artichoke! This vegetable nourishes the good bacteria in your gut, and promotes proper digestion as a result of the probiotics packed into each leaf. Artichokes also contain vision enhancing Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Calcium. We recommend steaming artichoke for 20 to 40 mins, until it can be easily cut
One of the world’s most popular fitness and health trends is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has been shown to protect against Alzheimer’s and heart disease, reduce blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. Our founder, Dr. Vojdani, is a proponent of intermittent fasting. “I use it as part of treatment for almost all of my