The Surprising Anti-Aging Benefits of Alcohol
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As we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. We lose muscle mass and bone density. Our skin becomes thinner. More wrinkled. But did you know that moderate drinking can actually help slow down some of the signs of aging? Here’s a look at some of the surprising anti-aging benefits of alcohol: 1. Helps Improve Your Cardiovascular Health One of the biggest risk factors for developing heart disease is having high blood pressure. And while you might think that drinking alcohol raises your blood pressure… Moderate consumption can actually have the opposite effect. In fact, studies have shown...
How to Eat Carbs and Lose Weight
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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?
7 Things Your Stool Tells You About Your Digestive Health
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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...
Eating Too Much Fiber?
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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...
Drink Ginger for Better Blood Flow
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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...