HORMONES, HEALTH, & FITNESS

While inflammation can be an important biological response in healing injuries, until the injury is treated and resolved, it hurts! Inflammation develops for many different reasons, viruses, bacterial infections, toxins, toxic compounds, tissue injury can be a part of why it develops. Pain that starts immediately is inflammation. Our white blood cells rush to the […]

The gut is home to our largest collection of microbes. The ability of the immune system to coevolve with the microbiota during postnatal life allows the host and microbiota to coexist in a mutually beneficial relationship. Failure to achieve or maintain equilibrium between a host and its microbiota has negative consequences for both intestinal and […]

Most of us would appreciate a lot of good luck any time of the year. Some cultures believe that certain foods start the year off in the right direction. Beans, round foods and noodles seem to be high on the list, as well as lucky desserts! Now who wouldn’t feel lucky to enjoy the best […]

December seems to be the best smelling season of all! The variety of spices and flavors make us fell warm and loved. Walk into a friend or relative’s home and the scents transport us into times of enjoyable experiences, places and memories.  And all of these spices are healthy for us.  Well of course most […]

There is a growing demand from homeowners to achieve environmental comfort. Especially having a home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. I have natural solar heating as the living spaces in my home are facing south. However, it is very hot inside in the summer. And it is quite cold in the […]

Loss of muscle mass, particularly of fast-twitch or Type II fibers that accompany advanced age, is associated with muscle weakness, increased fatigue, and a loss of functional independency. Reduced muscle strength in older people has been associated with both muscle atrophy and reduced ability to rapidly produce force, which may increase the risk of falling. […]

If your house is all electric, like mine, you might want to look for ways to cut the costs you pay for energy uses. Using the  oven and stove are two big ones along with heating. Ovens and stoves are the most common ways to make our meals and baking, while not as power-hungry as […]

Early detections of any cancer can greatly increase the rate of survival. Prevention is the number one method to avoid developing any types of disease. Studies continue to look at whether certain levels of physical activity, losing weight, or eating certain foods, groups of foods, or types of diets might help lower breast cancer and […]

Researchers around the world are working to find better ways to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer and to improve the quality of life of patients and survivors. There are many different types of Breast Cancer. Men and women can develop all types.  Current guidance on preventing and treating breast cancer as well as what […]

I recently learned about battery operated light bulbs. Since then it seems not many people know about them. Did you? I knew about LED lighting, but not as a rechargeable light bulb. They charge continuously when screwed into the light fixture. No need for external charging unit. Here are the facts about their LED technology. […]