We've all been told that to lose weight, we need to cut out carbs. But what if I told you that you could still enjoy your favorite comfort foods…

And lose weight by just following just a few simple tips?

Don't flush the toilet the next time you poop. Take a look at your stool because it may contain pieces of information about your health. You can tell by the shape, color, and smell of your stool whether something inside you isn't working properly. Here are signs you need to look for the next time you go: Small, dark stools, often accompanied by pain and bloating, indicate a chronic problem such as bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Floaters, or stools that don’t sink to the bottom, can be a sign of fat malabsorption. You should see your GI doctor if...

Here’s Why You Don’t Want to Do That… Too much of a good thing can make it a bad thing. As an example, eating too much protein can cause brain fog, weight gain, and bloating even though it is an essential nutrient. Fiber is no different. Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract, heart, gut microbiome, and control of your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. But what if you get too much? Today, we’ll look at the side-effects of eating too much fiber: #1: Your constipation may get WORSE It may surprise you, but too much fiber can make...

Ginger is an amazing spice. It’s well-known to help relieve both morning sickness, warm the body, strengthen your immune system, and relieve sore muscles and joints. It also has anti-inflammatory and digestive health benefits like improving poor circulation, reducing nausea, bloating and abdominal discomfort. Because it helps to improve blood flow around the body, ginger can prevent blood from stagnating in your body. This is also good news for puffiness under your eyes and a great way to hide those dark shadows that are difficult to conceal. That’s because it works well as a diuretic, helping to flush out stored...

Heart-healthy diets are aimed at preventing or reducing a number of risk factors that can lead to heart attacks and heart disease. Among the more important ones are coronary artery disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Just finished a spicy meal and suddenly, there’s that chest discomfort. Panic sets in: is it that extra chili, or something more serious? Chest discomfort can be unnerving, especially when we associate it with serious heart conditions. However, distinguishing between heartburn and a heart attack is crucial. The Burning Question: Heartburn or Heart Attack? Both heartburn and heart attacks may share some alarming symptoms, like chest pain, but they have distinctly different origins and characteristics. Understanding Heart Attacks: Heart attacks happen when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot. Without oxygenated blood,...

Every time you take a breath, your lungs send fresh oxygen coursing through your veins. But have you ever stopped to think how the way you breathe might impact your heart health? Put on your explorer hats, folks! We’re about to venture into the wondrous realm of deep breathing and its heartwarming benefits. Breathe 101: What's the Big Deal? At its core, breathing is our body’s way of getting oxygen to our cells, and removing carbon dioxide. Seems simple, right? But deep breathing takes this seemingly ordinary process and turns it into a health-enhancing art form. So, What Does Deep...

As we age, it's natural to start worrying about our heart health, especially if we've had family members who have suffered from heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. The danger is letting this worry rob you of your sleep! Sleep is a crucial ingredient to excellent heart health. Luckily, there are many things you can do to prevent clogged arteries while still getting your 7-8 hours of sleep. Here are 10 things seniors can do every day to promote great sleep hygiene and reduce their risk of dangerous heart disease: 1. Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet   Junk food can not...

If you have a family history of heart disease, talking about it is the very first step to stopping it! Family history is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease, and it's essential for seniors to talk with their family members about their health history. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of talking with family members about heart disease, ways to approach the conversation, and how to use this information to make healthier lifestyle choices. Why Talking About Family History Matters Talking with family members about health issues can be challenging, but it's essential...