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What Makes Onions So Healthy? It’s Quercetin
Onions are an overlooked vegetable. Whether they’re being sautéed for a soup, sliced for a burger, or pickled for a salad, onions rarely steal the show of a meal, although they often inspire a sob story.
What to Do Before, During, and After a Cold or Flu
It’s never fun to be at home with a cold or flu. While we may not be able to prevent them, we may be able to take steps that can reduce our exposure and have an impact on duration and severity. Here are some things you can do before, during, and even after the onset of a cold or flu:
Immune Support Recommendations
Looking for ways to support healthy immune function? Eric Lundquist, MD shared a variety of options to consider as ways to help support immune health.
Gut Health and Sleep: Are They Related?
There is no doubt that sleep plays a crucial role in brain health and function, and as it turns out, the gut and the brain are basically in constant communication through the gut-brain axis. More specifically, the gut in gut-brain axis refers to the microbiome, or the collection of all microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that live in the intestines. The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication, so not only can those little critters in the gut influence heath, but mental and emotional state of a person can impact the microbiome.
Does the Skin Have a Microbiome?
The first thought that likely comes to mind when you hear the word “microbiome,” is the gut. But the human microbiome extends far beyond the intestines. The word microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that call the human body home.1 These little critters, especially bacteria, are mostly concentrated in the small and large intestine, but also inhabit the skin.1
Why Do I Keep Waking up at 3 AM?
In spite of following sleep hygiene basics (dark room, no caffeine, etc.), many people find themselves wide awake at 3:00 in the morning. Maribeth Evezich, MS, RD shares some reasons why this may happen.
Top Workout Trends of 2019
Curious about the latest workout trends? We’ve compiled a list of this year’s top workouts along with their benefits. There’s something for everyone!
Staying Ahead of Changes in the Gut
Gut health is important for overall health, and there are many wide-ranging causes that can affect gut health. Here are a few things to consider as you work to get your gut back on track.
How Does Gut Health Impact the Skin?
A healthy gut can be tied to many aspects of overall health, but can it help with healthy skin? Learn about the gut-skin connection and whether a healthy gut can support a clearer complexion.
How Can a Keto Diet Support Cognition?
Many factors influence why we sometimes forget where we put our keys or lose focus throughout the day, and brain energy metabolism is one of them. Learn why, and how, a ketogenic diet can positively affect cognition.
Beneficial Effects of Phosphatidylserine on Cognitive Function
Found in many foods and available as a supplement, phosphatidylserine may be able to improve our memory and overall brain function. Learn where to find this phospholipid and what it can do.
Phosphatidylserine 101
It’s a hot topic lately: Phosphatidylserine facilitates communication between brain and nerve cells, delivering nutrients and helping to keep these cells intact. Learn more about this important phospholipid’s health benefits.
