What is the Glycemic Index? age-related macular degeneration animal protein anxiety blood glucose cancer carbohydrates cardiovascular health chronic inflammation cytokines depression diabetes elimination diet fats fiber fruits glucose glycemic index grains heart disease mental health obesity oils pasta pro-inflammatory diet vegetables weight loss Nov 04, 2023

Have you ever tried to shed pounds or be healthier by skipping carbohydrates? If you have, you’re not alone. After all, popular diets have long tied carb intake to weight gain and other health issues.1 

In fact, not all carbs are created equal. Some of them make your blood sugar levels rise quickly...

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Why is the Microbiome Important? antibiotics anxiety autism bacteria carbohydrates celiac disease chronic disease dementia depression diabetes dysbiosis eczema elimination diet food additives food allergens gastrointestinal tract gut-brain axis immunity irritable bowel syndrome leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses metabolism microbiome nutrition obesity prebiotics probiotics rheumatoid arthritis supplements viruses Oct 28, 2023

You’ve probably heard that yogurt and kimchi are good for you. Or maybe you’ve had diarrhea while taking amoxicillin. But how do fermented foods benefit health, while antibiotics cause side effects? The answer has to do with your gut microbiome. In this article, we’ll explore:

  • What is the gut mic...
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Diet and Chronic Inflammation acute inflammation alcohol anti-inflammatory diet antioxidants c-reactive protein carbohydrates cardiovascular health chronic disease chronic inflammation cooking methods cytokines diabetes elimination diet fried foods inflammation inflammatory markers leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses obesity pro-inflammatory diet stroke trans fats vegetable oils Oct 21, 2023

In the United States, six in 10 adults have a chronic disease, while four in 10 have two or more. Chronic health conditions include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. Mental disorders like depression and anxiety fall into the same category. Such persistent illnesses are...

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What You Should Know About Migraine adenosine aspartame auras brain caffeine cgrp elimination diet estrogen headache hormones migraine migraine triggers monosodium glutamate nervous system nitrates nitric oxide serotonin stress trigeminovascular system tyramine Sep 23, 2023

Migraine is more than just a headache. It’s a complex brain disorder that’s often inherited in families.1 

Migraine is the world’s third most common disease. It’s also one of the 10 most disabling illnesses globally. In the U.S. alone, it affects more than 37 million men, women, and children. It’s ...

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Can Diet Affect Mental Health? anxiety blood glucose carbohydrates cortisol depression elimination diet glycemic index gut microbiome hormones inflammation insulin insulin resistance leaky gut linoleic acid mental disorders mental health mental illnesses probiotics stress supplements vegetable oils Aug 18, 2023

Almost 1 billion people worldwide had mental disorders in 2019. On top of that, cases of depression and anxiety rose by over 25 percent in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 More people are only expected to get treated for mental problems in the next decades. But at times, drugs and therapy f...

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Why Most Snoring Remedies Don't Work bariatric surgery cpap diet elimination diet estrogen exercise laser therapy mandibular advancement devices nasal clips nasal strips obstructive sleep apnea over-the-counter devices snoring surgery weight loss May 27, 2023

In the United States, between 50 million to 70 million people suffer from decreased quality of life because of sleep disorders. These conditions include snoring, which is also usually a sign of other health issues. This explains why the anti-snoring industry in the country was worth 1 billion dollar...

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The Best Solution to Snoring airways anti-snoring pillows chin straps cpap elimination diet estrogen nasal clips sex steroid hormones side sleepers sleep sleep devices smooth muscle tissue smooth muscle tone snoring surgery weight loss Mar 25, 2023

Various problems come with snoring. Many snorers complain that they cannot feel well rested even after sleep. Often though, snoring is more stressful for the bed partners than for the snorers. The noise prevents the partners from sleeping and may push them to a different room, thus impairing intimac...

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