What is HPV? HPV stands for the human papillomavirus. There are over 100 kinds of HPV, most of which cause no health problems. Many of you may be familiar with common warts that...
What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid crystallizes and deposits into joints. It can be extremely painful and is often characterized by r...
Do you love your carbs? Do noodle and rice dishes make your mouth water? Perhaps you suffer from blood sugar regulation issues, diabetes, or overall over consumption of calories...
Kidney stones are solid rock-like nuggets made from your body’s naturally occurring minerals and salts. They can be as tiny as a grain of sand or 10+ millimeters in size. They c...
What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber is the parts of plant food your body cannot digest or absorb. It is often referred to as a bulking agent or roughage in your diet. It trave...
Eating out with friends and family can be such a treat. Not having to clean the kitchen, grocery shop, and prepare a meal can be a blessing. Let’s be honest, eating out can be n...
Leptin and ghrelin are two main hormones that are released to help keep our hunger and appetites in balance. Disruptions with these hormones can lead to weight gain and other he...
Life on Earth has evolved to thrive with the natural cycles of the sunrise and sunset. Humans are no exception and are heavily influenced by this cycle. This cycle is known as o...
Do you feel like you constantly want to snack? Perhaps you find yourself casually grazing on food all day? When you see delicious food staring at you, do you just have to try it...
Do you ever feel like your joints hurt or ache when the weather changes? Maybe your joints feel stiff or like something is amiss? Perhaps when it's cold, humid, or rainy you fee...
One to two times a week, I love having a cup of coffee with a little coconut cream added. There is just something warming about having a fresh cup to get my morning going. I don...
Many people say they have counted their calories for years and it doesn’t work. A lot of people go on diets, meaning they restrict the amount of calories they are eating. Even ...
