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Serotonin is a naturally secreted substance that operates as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between nerve cells everywhere within your body. Often, people only associate its levels with positive changes in mood, however neurotransmitters play a vital role in the health of various other ...

Now before you freak out, let me tell you that Snow Fungus (白木耳 or 银耳) is definitely edible! In fact, it was traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as well as in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. There are several health benefits related to it and I will introduce some quick and ...

What piques your curiosity around a diet? When a group of your friends gloat about a new diet they are trying and are receiving amazing results, a diet you are not familiar with? The same occurred recently and I just have to ask you, have you heard of the alkaline diet? Does it make a difference ...

We’ve got every reason to love potatoes: they’re solid, energy-packed, cheap, trusty orbs of carbs (which are filled with a surprising amount of antioxidants)! If prepared wrong, though, they can look and taste a little on the sad side. Nobody wants one of those undercooked roast potatoes - white, ...

Some of us may be more familiar with the symptoms that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) present than others. The common problems are bloating, abdominal pain and being gassy. Much research and many studies have been conducted with the aim of finding cures and methods of managing IBS. The majority are ...

Most people would agree, it's no easy task to take care of elderly parents. It's even more daunting when that care falls squarely on your shoulders and you have to do it all in your home. It is a task that tends to get even more difficult as parents age and become less independent. Understand ...

Broccoli not only possesses beauty in its appearance, it has the advantage of being packed with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. It is part of the edible plant family named Brassica oleracea and is very closely related to the cruciferous family of vegetables which include kale and cabbage. There ...

With the recent launch of the government obesity strategy, it follows that we should all be more mindful about the foods we’re consuming. One particular issue is our sugar intake, as these often exceed the recommended daily allowance. Adults should be aiming to consume less than 90g of sugar daily, ...

With the return of the Ms. Olympia contest in 2020, many former top-billed athletes have been hinting at their renewed desire for the trophy. One such name absent from that list is Romania’s Alina Popa, runner-up to Iris Kyle in 2013 and 2014 and the 2018 Rising Phoenix World Champion. A powerhouse ...

Most of the readers here may be familiar with the words “probiotics” and “prebiotics” and are also aware of the health benefits towards the well-being of the gut. However, have we really understood exactly what they are and the differences between them? There are several blogs and articles on the ...