For many of us, it’s something of an adrenaline rush to stay as busy as possible. We’ll be the first to admit that maximizing efficiency as part of our already hectic daily routine is highly satisfying – especially when I’m able to accomplish so much more in a day than we ever thought possible. But there comes a point when loading up our schedules with too many obligations becomes detrimental to our health and we need to pause and take a serious look at the stressors in our lives. Stress is a major killer in our world today. It is so damaging to our bodies, in fact, that it ranks right up … [Read more...]
Starving Cancer
We’ve all heard about the Fast Diet – characterized by the 5:2 rule, where we eat normally for five days and then a very restricted diet for two days – but one of the inspirations behind the concept thinks it not only helps us lose weight, but could also be the key to beating cancer. Simply put, we starve cancer by not eating. Valter Longo, professor of gerontology (the study of aging) and biological sciences at the University of Southern California, estimates that cancers lose their primary food source if we fast for four days. In itself, that’s not enough: people who don’t eat for four days … [Read more...]
Raw Food Reset: Rebalancing Hormones for Health and Happiness
When it comes to the best way of eating for health, everyone is unique. However, for a lot of people, “going raw” has been the method that has reaped the most rewards in terms of overall health benefits. If you are considering eating more raw foods or trying a total raw foods diet, you might want to consider how it will affect your hormonal balance. Read on to learn how “going raw” can affect your hormones, as well as some great benefits and cautionary considerations. What is a Raw Food Diet? First of all, let’s take a look at what it means to “go raw.” Eating raw means that the food that … [Read more...]
Mastering Sleep in the Changing Tides of Autumn
From Sunset to Sunrise: Mastering Sleep in the Changing Tides of Autumn At the heart of human well-being lies a fundamental but often underestimated element: sleep. A sanctuary for the mind and body, sleep serves as the cornerstone of health, a nightly ritual that rejuvenates and repairs. Far from being a passive state, it is a dynamic process where essential physiological and cognitive restorations take place. From consolidating memories to orchestrating cellular repairs, the realms of sleep influence every facet of our existence. Dive deeper into the science of sleep, and its profound … [Read more...]
Ending the Sugar Confusion
It’s easy to become confused by the various sugars and sweeteners, so here is a basic overview: Saccharide = sugar Glucose (aka “dextrose” or “grape sugar”), galactose (“milk sugar”), and fructose (“fruit sugar”) are all “monosaccharides” (i.e. single sugar molecules), known as “simple sugars.” The primary difference between them is the way your body metabolizes them. Glucose is a form of energy you were designed to run on. Every cell in your body uses glucose for energy. High amounts of fructose are very damaging to the body if it isn’t burned immediately for energy because it … [Read more...]