When you’re a 20-something with your whole life in front of you, it’s easy to feel invincible. Young adults tend to push themselves to the limit: working hard, playing harder, and for some, partying hardest. However, running your body too hard too quickly has a comeuppance. Pushing yourself to your limit can open up your …
When it comes to bacteria, most people’s first reaction is that it is bad for your health. However, did you know that not all kinds of bacteria are bad for you? Our bodies are wonderfully complex, and inside our guts is a whole ecology of “germs” that greatly influence our health. The “good” ones are …
Many products on supermarket shelves now boast of containing Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Arachidonic Acid (AA) in their formulations, but what do these abbreviations mean? All of these letters signify essential fatty acids that our brains need for development. DHA is short for docosahexaenoic acid, the most abundant fatty acid in our …
The cornerstone of a healthy body is proper nutrition and daily exercise. However, there are circumstances where these may not be enough: as we age, our capability to process nutrients change as our bodies react to stress, lifestyle choices and even life-changing milestones like childbirth. Thankfully, supplements help compensate for nutrients we can’t process or …
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids have made headlines before for being extremely beneficial for a healthy heart. For this reason, omega-rich foods and supplements are often prescribed by doctors to elderly patients in order to lessen the risk of heart attack brought by age and lifestyle. However, Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids have …
Everybody experiences anxiety: it is a normal coping mechanism for the human body. Whether it’s worrying before a test or a job interview or hand-wringing over the state of the world, anxiety is our body’s triggered alert system, warning us of impending danger. However, we were not meant to experience anxiety every day. Being on …