Health Topics

  • Benefits of a (More) Plant-Based Diet for Seniors

    The benefits of a plant-based diet for seniors include increased weight loss, decreased inflammation, and a lower risk of disease. Here’s why you should try it. View Post

  • Are You Getting Enough Vitamin A? 5 Signs of a Vitamin A Deficiency

    Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver, unlike a water-soluble vitamin like B12, which is excreted when excess levels are taken. Vitamin A gets a lot of credit for maintaining proper eye health, but it’s also necessary for your skin and lungs. View Post

  • Beautify with Shauna from Chic Over 50

    Originally posted on ChicOver50 with permission. I want to introduce you all to Life Sprout Bioceuticals™. I’ve just learned about this company in the last couple of months, and have been using it for about six weeks or so. Before I begin….here is a little bit about this company: Life Sprout Bi... View Post

  • Modern Eye Health Issues

    Originally published on Health & Nature News Sight is the most important way we experience the world.  However, inflammation, oxidation, and age can have a huge impact on the way we see the world. Never has there been a time when eye health is more important than right now. A rise in industr... View Post

  • 3 ways to balance gut health for a happier mood

    There are many factors that can affect our moods. Our thoughts are a big one for sure, and I know I have gotten “Hangry” many times. That’s the combination of hungry and angry, making someone irritable and irrational.  Lack of sleep and hormonal imbalances can also play a role in mood swings and ... View Post

  • The Pros And Cons Of Ketogenic Diets

    If you’re someone who is looking for a new diet to try, you may be considering a ketogenic diet plan. Very popular right now amongst the mainstream media, it can feel like everyone is following the keto plan. What is the ketogenic diet and will it serve to benefit you? Let’s go over a few things ... View Post

  • The Science of Dulse

    First Publish on Health & Nature News What is Dulse? Dulse, often referred to as Rhodymenia or Palmaria palmata, is a red alga of the Rhodophyta division that makes its home primarily along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts1. There are many variations of this particular alga which gives Dulse... View Post

  • Best Superfoods for Digestion, Inflammation and Health

    What is a Superfood? A superfood is a natural food that delivers more micronutrients and overall nutrition than most other common foods in the same category. For example, strawberries are a terrific fruit. They provide plenty of antioxidants and they even have more vitamin C than an orange but ... View Post