Andy Pham, CEO of a Los Angeles-based supplement company, lives, breathes and dreams nutritional supplements. He takes about 80 pills per day. Pham is aware that he's not the norm. Most people would be proud if they remembered to take even one dietary supplement, let alone six. When asked to choose one nutrient a day to take, he didn't hesitate. Fish oil, he declares. I take it because of the … [Read more...]
Improving Your Health with a Plant-Based Nutrition Plan
The plant-based trend is bringing healthy alternatives to the grocery and restaurant aisles. Millions of Americans have adopted a diet that focuses on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. They also include nuts, seeds, legumes and beans. In the healthcare industry, more and more doctors are prescribing plant-based diets for patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, or … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Find the Right Road to Eating Disorder Recovery
A serious mental and physical illness, an eating disorder can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, weight, or body shape. According to national surveys, 20 million American women and 10 millions men will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime (1). Eating disorders can have serious medical, psychosocial and psychiatric consequences. … [Read more...]
Omega-3 fatty acids are very important.
Omega-3 supplements are the most commonly recommended dietary supplement by healthcare professionals. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people who want to protect their heart eat at least two servings of fatty fish per week (such as tuna, salmon, sardines or anchovies). Why is eating wild fish good for you? How can omega-3 fatty acid be explained simply? The Standard … [Read more...]
Is Fruit Bad for Weight Loss? Separating Fact from Fiction
When the low-carb diet movement exploded in the late 20th century, fruit found itself in the crosshairs. Many weight-loss experts blame the sugar in it (fructose) as a factor in obesity, with many also maligning carbohydrates, as a whole. But is fruit "bad" for weight loss, or is there more to the story? Get ready to separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth for yourself. Let's start by … [Read more...]
The Effects of Magic Mushrooms on Mental Health
Magic mushrooms are a variety of mushrooms that contains the hallucinogenic chemical, psilocybin. It has been used for years to treat mental illness due to its hallucinogenic properties. Others use it to achieve spiritual and health goals in psychedelic workshops in the Netherlands. Has it any mental health benefits? Below, we'll explore the seven effects of magic mushrooms for mental … [Read more...]
An Alternative Supplement for Depression
In recent years, mental health concerns have risen dramatically, firstly due to the pandemic and then because of the looming feeling of uncertainty. A recent study in Psychology Today offers new hope that a natural treatment for depression can be found. In the past, experts believed that depression was primarily caused by a lack serotonin, a chemical that boosts mood. This led them to prescribe … [Read more...]
Analysis Of Over 10,000 Healthcare AI Patents Highlights Future Trends: Our New Study
Our new study, Forecasting Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: A Systematic International Patent Analysis has just been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research AI. The study provides an in-depth analysis of healthcare AI patents over the past decade. It includes more than 10,000 from 2012 to 2020. This exploration sheds light on the current trends in AI, where it is headed in … [Read more...]
Heart Healthy Diet Tips: Can Diet Affect Heart Health?
Although heart disease deaths in the U.S. are down, they still outnumber all other causes of death(1). Heart health facts can be frightening, such as statistics that show heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and woman. You may have heard that heart disease is very likely to strike anyone with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. These facts are all true. But what … [Read more...]
What is the DASH Diet?
Several studies have shown that 30-40% adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Only 25 percent of these people are able to control their condition. Research shows that a healthy diet plan can reduce your blood pressure naturally and lower the risk of hypertension. The DASH Diet is the best diet to lower high blood pressure. What is DASH Diet? Dietary Approaches to stop … [Read more...]
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