Spice Up Your Health – With Cinnamon!
The period of pumpkin is done and we are now tuning our salivary glands toward the season of cinnamon! Cinnamon rolls, cinnamon lattes, cinnamon cider! One of the top ten most popular spices worldwide, cinnamon is not just a way to spice up your breads or your oatmeal. It provides …
“Hot” Women at Risk—7 Simple Ways to Cool Inflammation
They say that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Running, for instance, is considered generally good for your health. Overdo it, though, without allowing your body proper rest, and you could suffer injuries that sideline you for months. The same could be said of cherries. …
10 Ways to Limit Your Period’s Affect On Your Asthma
It’s that time of the month. Do you have your inhaler handy? You may need it, because according to recent studies, your asthma is likely to get worse during your period. Sounds a little strange, but when you think about how hormones fluctuate during a woman’s cycle, you can kind …
The Smart Woman’s Guide to Avoiding Heart Disease
Okay, ladies, admit it. There are a lot of things we do better than men. We can make dinner, talk to Mom, balance the checkbook, and solve Jenny’s boyfriend problems all at the same time. We can dance in high heels, find the perfect present for the in-laws, and keep …
Dark Chocolate Reduces Stress and Inflammation
New research shows there might be health benefits to eating certain types of dark chocolate. Findings from two studies being presented today at the Experimental Biology 2018 annual meeting in San Diego show that consuming dark chocolate that has a high concentration of cacao (minimally 70% cacao, 30% organic cane …
All About Cortisol, and Signs That You’re Chronically Stressed
If you’ve heard about cortisol, most likely it was in relation to stress. Women know that chronic stress isn’t good for them, and that it’s linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. You may have also heard that when you feel stress, the …
Turmeric: Miracle Spice or Herbal Myth?
All of a sudden, this yellow stuff is everywhere. It’s being stirred into your smoothies and heaped into products at your favorite health-food store. It’s in every hot recipe from curries to cocktails. But this herb is certainly not new. So what’s the deal with turmeric as a health trend? Turmeric (also known …
Monday Meals: Golden Turmeric Latte
You may have heard it called a Turmeric Latte, Haldi Ka Dhoodh, Golden Milk, or perhaps Golden Mylk (its vegan moniker.) Whatever you call it, there is no doubt that the earthy, spicy, vibrant drink spiked with turmeric and other spices is a delicious trend. The flush of recent popularity is amusing to …
The Best Medicine for Anti-Inflammation… Is This Menu!
There is a clear link between chronic disease and inflammation related to poor diet and sedentary lifestyle habits according to a recent article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article explores how chronic disease – including heart disease, cancer, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, and other “diseases of civilization” …