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Every New Year, we think about what we can do to better our lives and ourselves as we start our new calendar. This year, think about what you can do on a regular basis to better your mental health. Here are a few options to get started: 1. Stand Up to Stigma Feeling ashamed and at fault for something that is out of your control is a weight that no one should have to carry. Stigma can be incredibly challenging to bear. A few people who responded to a Facebook survey feel that

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR DIET COULD MAKE YOUR ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION WORSE? Yes it's true — What you eat matters! It is not only responsible for making you gain weight or loose it but the food you intake controls every function in your body. What you eat nourishes your body and your brain & provides it with the nutrients needed for proper function. Many amongst us experience regular symptoms like low energy, extreme cravings, brain fog and “tummy troubles”. These symptoms have a

Foods and Diets are as trendy as the latest fashion promoted in social media. Often times we follow the trend and consume foods that unknowingly set a cascade of symptoms and illnesses. You spend a good chunk of your income buying organic, clean and gourmet foods and substantial amount of time preparing it. Why then do you not feel well? Why does that headache persist? Why are you always tired and bloated? Food sensitivities and related diseases affect at least 100 million pe

Holiday season is coming which means the sweet treats will be coming our way too! For most Americans, that means eating – lots of eating – followed by weight gain and a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. The good news is you don’t have to. You can still enjoy your favorite occasional indulgences, but in moderation. It’s all about being mindful of what you eat.. The holidays are packed with stress, and we all know the easiest, safest, most affordable place to relieve that s

Nutritional Therapy To Your Rescue I consider myself to be a Nature worshipper. Nature takes care of everything -- she creates, she empowers, she nourishes, she eliminates all that is unnecessary and has the power to destroy what is not part of her plans. Today we seem to have moved far away from respecting the power of nature. Modern science and technology while meticulous in inventing medicine and machinery have forgotten all the natural medicine. Nature created to protect

Aloe vera: Benefits: Aloe vera can keep your skin clear and your hair dandruff-free and soft. It is antimicrobial in nature so it keeps your skin, hair and body free of unwanted bacterial growth and inhibits any infection. It also cleanses your stomach and clean tummy is proportional to clear skin. Ways to use: Simply scoop out fresh aloe vera gel and mix it with lemon juice. Apply it on the face and wash off after 20 minutes. For Hair, apply the aloe vera gel directly on the

A good breakfast, for young and old alike is a great way to start your day right, mentally and physically. Breakfast often contains carbohydrates which are a quick source of energy to fuel your brain after a night’s sleep. Breakfast helps meet nutrient needs for the day; it helps you stay alert; it has been shown to improve cogitative performance for both those in school and on the job; and helps to control weight. It has been shown that those who ate breakfast had a reduced

Water is a vital nutrient for the body and staying hydrated plays an important part in staying healthy. Our bodies need water to help with digestion, provide moisture to skin and other tissues, remove toxins from the body, regulate blood circulation and body temperatures, and to transport nutrients and oxygen to the cells throughout the body. Water is a preferred beverage choice because it contains no calories, fat, or cholesterol; it’s also generally inexpensive. How Much is

The protein group includes all meat, poultry, seafood, beans, peas, eggs, soy products, nuts and seeds. Proteins build and maintain body tissues like bones, muscles, skin, and blood. It’s also a good source of energy, helps to fight infections and serves as building blocks for enzymes, hormones and vitamins. Next to water, protein is the most plentiful substance in your body. How Much Protein Is Needed Each Day? The MyPlate Daily Checklist provides a personalized food plan; t

Experts from Whole Foods predict which nutrition trends will gain steam in the new year. Green juice, kale, and matcha are about to be so last year. Whole Foods Markets recently released its list of food trend predictions for 2017, assembled by a team of pro trend-forecasters who are experts at tracking consumer preferences and products at hundreds of the chain’s stores. Here’s the company’s top 10 list of the trends to be on the lookout for: Wellness tonics Whole Foods expec