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Five ways eating more vegetables makes you happier

Five ways eating more vegetables makes you happier

March 23, 2017

New research shows increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can boost your well-being in as little as two weeks. Although the study didn’t explain why, previous studies show eating more vegetables impacts brain, immune, and gut health — all of which affect your mood. The New Zealand study divided more than 170 young adults into…

Is too much iron causing your chronic inflammation?

Is too much iron causing your chronic inflammation?

March 2, 2017

Did you know too much iron is toxic and inflammatory? If you are working to manage a chronic inflammatory condition, make sure high iron levels aren’t sabotaging your efforts. (Likewise, low iron levels can also make it difficult or impossible to heal.) Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which the body absorbs too much dietary…

Five ways eating more vegetables makes you happier

Five ways eating more vegetables makes you happier

March 1, 2017

New research shows increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can boost your well-being in as little as two weeks. Although the study didn’t explain why, previous studies show eating more vegetables impacts brain, immune, and gut health — all of which affect your mood. The New Zealand study divided more than 170 young adults into…

Suffer from chronic health issues? Eat real food!

Suffer from chronic health issues? Eat real food!

March 1, 2017

When you’re starting on a new health journey, knowing what to eat can seem confusing. For starters, there is a ton of conflicting advice out there, with proponents of each diet insisting their diet is the healthiest. The truth is, the best diet depends on which one works best for you. Factors that determine this…

Stress can wreck your hormones and cause PMS

Stress can wreck your hormones and cause PMS

March 1, 2017

For some women, their monthly period is no big deal. For others, it’s a grueling journey through depression, anxiety, irritability, pain, and more. If you think premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is too awful to be natural, you’re right — PMS is a symptom of a hormone imbalance often caused by too much stress. Although a variety…

FREE Webcast For Upcoming Charlotte Gluten Free & Allergy Free Event

FREE Webcast For Upcoming Charlotte Gluten Free & Allergy Free Event

March 1, 2017

Join the FREE webcast, which is part of the upcoming Charlotte Gluten Free and Allergy Free Event! What:  Webcast Charlotte Gluten Free & Allergen Free Event When:  March 7th, starting at 7:30 pm Details:  Click below to join the webcast on March 7th, beginning at 7:30 pm This webcast will give you a big preview…