(Family Features) Family meals loaded with nutrients help keep loved ones connected while refueling after busy days spent at work and school. Dairy foods – key ingredients in many at-home meals – provide nutrients for people of all ages to grow and maintain stronger bodies and minds. However, some bodies are unable to break down…
Can Testosterone Reduce the Effects of Fatty Liver Disease and Diabetes in Men?
The answer to this question may be complicated, but there have been some promising studies on how testosterone affects these conditions. This article explores two such studies where findings suggest that the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type two diabetes can be lessened in men with testosterone treatment. Seeing as NAFLD is…
The Best Thing That Will Happen to You in September, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
While the refresh-and-reset vibe of fall is almost upon us, the stars might just signal another reason to slow down and get your affairs in order this month: Mercury stations retrograde on September 27 (and remains in its apparent backspin until October 18). But despite its reputation for creating chaos, this upcoming Mercury retrograde isn’t…
How to Effectively Manage Heat stress in Broiler Chicken
Broiler Heat Stress Management, How To Effectively Manage it. When it comes to effective broiler heat stress management. One of the keys to the success of poultry production is the provision of a conducive environment devoid of any severe stressors. Stressors such as high environmental temperature could result in heat stress. My birds…
‘I’m a Functional Medicine Doctor, and This Is How To Make a Cup of Gut-Healthy Tea’
Many of us used to solely worry about our gut health when something was very off. “What did I eat?” was always attached to any concern related to our digestive system’s upkeep, and was often said in response to some form of agonizing stomach pain or nausea. But today, we know so much more about…
6 types of insomnia exist, and each responds to a different kind of treatment
“Insomnia” is one of those buzzwords with which most of us wish we were way less acquainted. But alas, the persistent problem with sleeping that keeps us from falling and staying amid our dreams affects an estimated 50 percent of us. A lesser-known fact, though, is that the condition is actually something multifaceted and varied….
Learn more about Herbal Supplements
Herbal medicines are those with active ingredients made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers. But being “natural” doesn’t necessarily mean they’re safe for you to take. Just like conventional medicines, herbal medicines will have an effect on the body, and can be potentially harmful if not used correctly. They should therefore be…
Here’s How Rosemary Oil Works to Stimulate Hair Growth
Since we’re pretty much surrounded by screens all day, every day, you’ve probably seen the viral TikTok video touting the benefits of rosemary essential oil for hair, and now you want to slather your scalp in the stuff. Before you do, though, keep reading because Amy Anthony, certified aromatherapist at NYC Aromatica, breaks down the…
How to Help You out of Drug Addiction, by Knowing the Symptoms, Effect and Treatment
DRUG ADDICTION. Drug Addiction is a serious and worrisome situation. A situation whereby the individual involved does not have the willpower and ability to stop consuming the chemical substances. The substances could be in the form of drugs, certain behavioral patterns, and activity. Even though his health is degenerating psychologically, physically, and mentally. …
Are You Rundown with Burnout? How Relentless Stress Damages Our Health and What to Do About It
Burnout is real and it’s particularly present in this COVID-19 era. Naturopathic doctor Amy Rothenberg, ND reviews the impact of ongoing stress and what you can do to support the body to avoid burnout or avoid it. There was an apropos article in the New York Times earlier this year about how the pandemic did…