Taming the Tummy and IBS
April is IBS Awareness Month. It’s estimated that 9-23% of the world’s population has IBS, yet many go undiagnosed. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder within the intestines that causes abdominal pain and discomfort. The pain…
Heed the Warning Bells of Metabolic Syndrome
It’s no secret the number of people with type 2 diabetes is sharply rising. Yet people are often shocked when they’re diagnosed with the complicated disease. By paying attention to some warning bells, especially symptoms of metabolic syndrome,…
Another Reason to Fill Up on Fiber
Fiber has been at the forefront lately for all its benefits, from treating and preventing constipation to lowering cholesterol and helping with weight loss. But there’s another, less frequently mentioned benefit: fiber can also prevent diverticulosis.Diverti-what?…
Get Your Daily Dose of Color
Spring is ready to burst on the scene in all its Technicolor glory. For better health, you should duplicate this happy color scheme on your plate.According to a new study, America’s Phytonutrient Report, 80 percent of Americans are putting…
Nutrition in Nature’s Design
Nature has designed nutrients to enable the body to repair itself and stay healthy. And as it turns out, the beauty of nature also reminds us what certain foods can do.From the Heart
A tomato and the human heart are both red and have four…
Laugh in the Face of Stress
As the media churns out bad news like a factory of doom, you may literally feel your shoulders tensing, your stomach knotting and your brow furrowing. This kind of stress is no joke — it’s not healthy for you mentally or physically. The…