The Under-Appreciated Gallbladder
A healthy gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, secreting it into the small intestine through the bile duct during the digestive process. Once in the small intestine, bile helps digest fat. An unhealthy gallbladder can result in problems with both digestion and detoxification.
Healthy Sleep Habits for Better Rest
Either we struggle to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or to simply get enough sleep. Many factors affect sleep so it’s important to rule out any underlying causes while several healthy habits can lead to a better night’s rest.
How To Stop Stress Eating At Work
Do you struggle with stress eating while you’re at work? Deep down, you probably know that you’re not genuinely hungry but you snack anyway. Ready to start breaking the cycle? Here are some tips for beating stress eating at work.
How Stress Leads to Overeating
For many of us, stress is a major trigger for overeating and overeating causes more stress. Stress and the hormones it releases drive us to overeat and to gravitate towards empty calorie foods that stimulate our brains’ pleasure centers. Here are some proven steps you can take to reduce stress and lower the risk of overeating and it's related health issues.
Preventing and Addressing Acne Naturally
This is a subject very close to my heart because I struggled with acne from about age 12 until my late 30's when I finally changed my diet. Your skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body, so eating foods that nourish you, reduce inflammation and help keep your hormones happy is the first step to healthy, glowing, clear skin.
Is Your Food Stressing You Out?
Food is either a source of internal stress or a stress reliever. But when we're stressed out, most people turn to things like sugar, caffeine and alcohol which just increases stress. Luckily we can break this cycle by giving our bodies what they need to better handle stress, and by removing food or beverage stressors from our diet. Sound easier said than done? Read on.