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Top 7 Contributing Factors To Chronic Illness
After a personal battle with a debilitating auto-immune disease, Dr. Terry Wahls, clinical professor of medicine, changed the way she practiced medicine forever. She has pinpointed the top factors that influence chronic illness.
It's just one meal. How bad could it be?
Discover how some of the traditional holiday foods can wreak havoc on your cardiovascular health. Plus, learn how to manage holiday food temptations with ease.
The Mental Health Benefits of A Simple Childhood
Have you looked around a cafe or mall recently and noticed how many children are glued to their Mom’s tablet or smartphone? Even worse, the hundreds of kids chasing imaginary Pokemon, completely unaware of their surroundings?
Doctors 'forced' to overprescribe antidepressants
GPs know they are overprescribing antidepressant drugs such as Prozac and Seroxat, but believe the lack of other forms of help for those suffering from mild depression and stress leaves them no choice, a survey reveals.
9 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
If you’re a lover of french fries and mashed potato, but dedicated to living a healthier lifestyle, you’ll probably have met their nutrient-packed cousin, the sweet potato. In America, sweet potatoes, or yams, are often used in sweeter dishes or for festive occasions, but here at Food Matters, we love …
8 Ways Your Pet Helps You Heal
Those with pets know how much joy they can bring to a household but did you know that owning a pet can actually improve your health and wellbeing?
5 Simple Ways to Find Joy
Right now it seems as of the vibrational energy of the world is changing rapidly. It’s important to acknowledge our emotions and act, just as it’s important to step into the most gentle, joyous version of ourselves. Both for our own peace of mind, and doing our part for positive …
Did You Know Your Gut Has 3-5 Pounds of Bacteria?
Have you ever had a strong gut feeling about something? We’re here to tell you that there are valid reasons you should trust in your gut and it’s time we all paid more attention to this incredible part of our body!
Get Radiant Skin By Nourishing Your Gut
When it comes to healthy, radiant skin, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. Try these natural practices to treat your skin!
6 Things To Help Kick Anxiety To The Curb
If you are looking to kick your anxiety to the curb, these are 6 simple things that have proven to be more helpful than medication.
Sitting All Day? 6 Simple Yoga Poses You Should Be Doing
According to researchers, the average person sits for 9.3 hours daily. This is significantly more than the 7.5 hours of shut-eye that the typical American gets each night! One of the most simple things we can do to start reversing the effects on our body is by moving our body …
5 Ways To Stop Nighttime Grazing
It’s easy to fall into this bad habit, but here are 5 ways you can avoid it!
7 Things Healthy People Do Before Bed
Your evening won’t feel complete without these rituals.
Sugar Detox: 4 Ways to Balance Sugar Cravings (And Why You’re Getting Them)
Can you remember how you felt the last time your body was overloaded with sugar? Dizziness, poor concentration, changes in mood and response to stress... This is why I try to avoid refined sugar wherever I can. However, I know that sugar cravings are an all-too-real issue for so many, …
Thyroid Problems? 6 Tips That Can Change Your Life!
Thyroid issues? Many people are unaware that chronic and often debilitating symptoms are related to the thyroid and that everyday foods and habits contribute to the issues. Read on to find out more...