Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. This means that it dissolves in water and is delivered to the body’s tissues but is not well stored. In addition, unlike animals, human’s body doesn’t make vitamin C so it must be taken daily through food or supplements. Functions of Vitamin C: Vitamin C is […]
How can you stay healthy with American tradition? Healthy Thanksgiving Swaps!!! Staying in can tempt us to overeat and reach for those tried-and-true comfort foods this Thanksgiving. Sometimes healthy swaps for food at holiday meals can be a challenge, but with these four tips, you can still enjoy the great taste of rich holiday […]
October is breast cancer awareness month. We all know somebody who was affected by this devastating disease. I am not exception. Two years ago, my best friend was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and I have been supporting her on her healing journey since then. Latest statistic shows that 1 in 8 women in […]
In this challenging time, the best way to boost our health is to unburden ourselves from toxins. In the last 50 years, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the production and use of chemicals in the United States. Today there are over 87,000 chemicals registered for use on the market. Toxins have found their way […]
Most people think that we are born with a unique set of genes that come from both of our parents and that they determine our destinies. However, your genotype is not your fate. It means that any genetic predisposition to diseases, behaviors, and addictions can be altered. This is possible through gene expression. Gene expression […]
Every year we get together to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. We give thanks for an abundance of food on our table and appreciate others for joining us on this day. Why do we need to wait until November to give thanks? Can’t we be thankful every day, every minute and express gratitude towards […]
