Fabulous Fats in Your Holiday Feast
Happy Thanksgiving!
During this time of year, family and friends gather to enjoy rich foods and good company. Even if you typically follow a healthy diet, it can be hard to make wholesome food choices during occasions like these.
Our previous post, Five Fabulous Fats, highlighted essential fats made in our bodies. Here we discuss five important fats our bodies can’t make on their own, the foods that contain them, and why you should include a healthy dose of each in your diet.
Geranial
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Geranial, a fat some people may not know about, is present in the oils of several citrus plants such a...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 26, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Matt Mills Tags: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Cellular Processes Source Type: blogs
5 Beverages That Can Boost Your Health and Help Cure Arthritis and Joint Pain
Conclusion
Healthy, natural beverages made of fruits, vegetables, spices, and oils prevent cancer, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. They have anti-inflammatory properties and can even reduce joint pain and other arthritis symptoms.
In addition to healthy beverages, you should also use a supplement Flexoplex, an excellent, natural product that will provide you with the best possible support for your knees, shoulders, and sore hips.
The best thing about healthy, homemade beverages is that they can be made easily and at the convenience of your own home. They are full of nutrients that are good for your health and jo...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katleen Brown Tags: health and fitness Source Type: blogs
What cancer and teatime taught me about burnout
Chipper in his bow tie, our senior physician approached balancing a tray of milky black tea in his hands. He passed each of us a steaming mug. The scones followed, warm and crumbly, slathered with golden butter and glistening raspberry jam.
We sank into the tweed couches of the hospital lounge eager for a pause. Morning rounds had been a whirlwind of chest pain, strokes, intractable headaches, alcohol withdrawal and diabetes. We had two dozen less acute patients still to see, but first, a break.
Our minds welcomed the distraction. Our tense brows relaxed, shoulders softened, feet relented. We shared jokes and weekend plans...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 15, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/julia-michie-bruckner" rel="tag" > Julia Michie Bruckner, MD, MPH < /a > Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs
Urinary incontinence: Common and manageable
As a primary care doctor, I see a lot of women dealing with the inconvenience, discomfort, and embarrassment of urinary incontinence (unintended leaking of urine). Some are comfortable bringing this up right away. Others suffer needlessly because they feel too shy or awkward to mention it.
The truth is, an estimated 45% of women experience some form of urinary incontinence at some point in their lives. That’s almost half of all women! It’s a very big deal. Urinary incontinence can negatively affect physical and emotional well-being. For example, women may avoid going out because they’re worried about having an accide...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - October 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Kidney and urinary tract Women's Health Source Type: blogs
5 Great Energy-Boosting Alternatives to Coffee
You're reading 5 Great Energy-Boosting Alternatives to Coffee, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
If you’re like me, you need to have that cup of coffee to help you get started early in the morning. Just imagine: a warm, steamy brew that gives off a gentle aroma while you take your first sip.
Coffee has been around for centuries, enchanting us with its miracle effect. Besides its stimulant effect, caffeine has also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
But that ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Melissa Chu Tags: diet featured free ebook health and fitness psychology self improvement benefits of coffee best health blogs caffeine bad coffee alternatives energy goals good habits pickthebrain productivity tips Source Type: blogs
Top 10 Healthy Foods That Fight Stress
You're reading Top 10 Healthy Foods That Fight Stress, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Nowadays, many people suffer from stress due to busy lifestyles. In fact, too much stress may cause a lot of side effects on the mood, behavior, and body. It may even result in short-term and long-term physical issues such as impaired learning ability, impaired memory, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, a weak immune system, and coronary heart disease. Keeping a healthy lifestyle and having a proper diet will help to c...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - January 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ann Nguyen Tags: depression diet featured health and fitness self improvement antioxidants best self-improvement blogs diet and stress foods to beat stress home remedies pickthebrain trending diets Source Type: blogs
Lead Contamination of Tea - how much tea is safe to drink per day?
There is a good explanation in the video below, by Dr. Greger:Regarding lead contamination of tea from China, his recommendation is to drink no more than 3 cups of black tea per day.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - December 30, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Tea Source Type: blogs
The Buzz on Caffeine
This post from 2012 gets a refresh highlighting new caffeine trends.
Question: What’s the most widely used drug?
It’s not marijuana—and no, it’s not tobacco or alcohol either. Nine out of 10 Americans take it in some form every day, and it’s not limited to adults.
Hint: According to a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly three-fourths (75%) of children, teens, and young adults use it daily too—in the form of soda, coffee, and energy drinks.
Answer: Caffeine!
That’s right, caffeine is a drug—a stimulant drug, to be exact. It’s even possible to be physically dependent on itâ...
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 25, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Sara Bellum Source Type: blogs
Tea in the Jar
Thursday 6 p.m. Two bags, one is held by hand, the other is on the back. Both are heavy. Both are not so clean. The door is little heavy to open. It was didn't opened for the last few days. He puts the bags on the ground and try again. The door is opened. Take the bags from the ground and go in. A smell of dust. Mixed with some other things. The kitchen has its acidic aroma too. He doesn't mind it. Actually he likes it. He is so sleepy. He puts the bags anywhere. He tooks off shoes as fast as can be. Navigates to sleep. As I was goin' overThe Cork and Kerry Mountains I saw Captain FarrellAnd his money, he was cou...
Source: psychiatry for all - April 13, 2014 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Source Type: blogs
Hold On My Heart
Hold on my heartJust hold on to that feelingWe both know we've been here beforeWe both know what can happen Got nothing specific to say. I just woke up from a deep long siesta. Hy head feels pretty good although a little bit seems heavy and dull. Actually numb. I have no feeling. No idea. Just like an animal. Like a dog walking around for no "reason". Just to explore or, to implore. To implore an odor or a sight. A light. A dim sun. As dim as a numb head. As quite as a summer afternoon. No sounds but a wizz in the ears. A slight wizz that you can only attend to if you want to. Hold on my heartCos Im lookin...
Source: psychiatry for all - April 5, 2014 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Source Type: blogs
Sensory Struggles: My Kid Makes Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented drink that is all the rage in my corner of the world. You can buy several brands in several flavors in our local food coop (e.g., mango, chia, original). My kid has been making her own homemade Kombucha for the past year...making her own yeast producing "mother" and combining it with black tea and other ingredients. At first I was turned off by it's vinegeray after-taste but I'm becoming hooked on its strong and refreshing taste. It's kinda yummy.
Growing up in and around New York I was exposed to a range of foods and tastes. My mother had lea...
Source: Asperger's Conversations - March 29, 2014 Category: Autism Authors: Larry Welkowitz Source Type: blogs
Building Unity Farm - Making Mead and Cyser
The entire family visited Unity Farm for the holidays. After all the gift giving, merry making, and yuletide time by the fire was over, what should a family do at a farm with apples, honey, fermentation equipment (there's a basic chemistry lab in the cider house), spring water, and microbiology know-how? Make mead of course!Mead was the earliest fermented beverage created by man - evidence of honey and fermentation products begins about 9000 BC. Mead figures prominently in Hindu writings, the work of Aristotle, and the Old English poem Beowulf. There's a new vocabulary to learn when deciding how ...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - January 2, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
A Month Without Coffee
By Leo Babauta
For my first month of The Year of Living Without, I gave up coffee. That was something I thought would be very difficult, given my love for coffee and miserable past attempts.
But I loved it.
That was a huge surprise to me. I had absolutely no difficulty in giving up coffee, not the first day, not the first week, not at all.
They key was having a great replacement habit that I really enjoyed. Instead of focusing on sacrificing the coffee, I focused on drinking a lovely cup of tea each morning. I was grateful to be able to drink such good tea, and so the coffee wasn’t even a concern.
So my first mo...
Source: Zen Habits - July 29, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Habits Simplicity Source Type: blogs
Self-Managing Cholesterol
By David Spero
As a recent study indicates, reducing LDL (“bad" cholesterol) can help prevent complications in most people with diabetes. Why is LDL cholesterol a bad thing, and how do you get to a healthy level?
First, what is cholesterol? Discovered in 1769 by analyzing gallstones, cholesterol is a fat-like organic chemical that is an essential part of animal cell membranes. Without it, cells won't function properly.
Cholesterol is made into bile, which is needed for digesting fats. It is also helps produce the body's natural steroids, including our sex hormones and the vital stress hormone cortisol. Cholesterol ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - May 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: David Spero Source Type: blogs
My Recipe for Kombucha Tea
Though Kombucha, a fermented tea drink, can be purchased pre-made, it is very easy to make at home. I've had a taste for it recently, and it's been a while since I've brewed some. I'd like to share my recipe for Kombucha Tea with you, and then provide you a link to a longer article I wrote on the subject, including it's health benefits and where to get a Scobie, mother of Kombucha or mushroom...whatever title you'd like to use for the starter.Here is what you will need to begin:A large glass jar...I use an old pickle jar - clean very wellWater 10-12 tea bags - you can use black tea and/or green tea to star...
Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets - April 21, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: *Healthy Men Tea Kombucha *Healthy Women *Recipes Source Type: blogs
