So, you’ve been weepy and irritable and puffy and gaining weight faster than you can even say the words “chocolate truffle?” Undoubtedly, these symptoms are upsetting. You may think they’re simply part of being a woman. But you might want to think again because you could have a rather common hormonal imbalance known as estrogen dominance. And, though frustrating, it’s a highly … [Read more...]
11 Dynamic Leg Stretches to Optimize Your Workout Routine
So you’re a bit of a workout junkie. Exercise is a part of your daily routine. But you’re also caught up in the whirlwind of modern-day living and have been known -- on occasion -- to skip the old leg stretches before working out. Don’t do that! If you want to get the most out of your workout and avoid injury, you need to make dynamic leg stretches a part of your … [Read more...]
3 Ways Bone Broth Benefits Your Gut
Nowadays people everywhere are sipping bone broth from their teacups and coffee mugs. And admittedly, that might make you blurt out an “Eww!” But there’s good reason to trade in your tea for this savory substitute. Because research shows that bone broth benefits our gut health and, consequently, overall health in a multitude of ways, such as strengthening intestinal linings, … [Read more...]
Xylitol Side Effects: What You Should Know
Many of us are accustomed to overly sweetened food, yet it has been shown in a lot of research that too much sugar is no good for the body. We are warned about too much sugar in our diets with sugar-free products popping up all over the shop aisles and internet. Xylitol is one of the sweeteners to hit the market that has questionable benefits and side effects. What is … [Read more...]
5 Cinnamon Bark Benefits for Your Health
Cinnamon is a delicious spice that is well-known for its sweet aroma during the festive season, however, this spice can be enjoyed all year round in tea, cakes, curries and diffused as an essential oil. There are so many uses and benefits of cinnamon, let’s take a look at this popular spice. Is Cinnamon Bark the Same as Cinnamon? Cinnamon bark is also known as cassia and … [Read more...]