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Many people on certain medications may be advised to avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Why is this? Keep reading to find out all about it! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has said that “grapefruit juice can affect how well some...

What Is It? Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a common condition that features an accompanying pain called heartburn. It occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus. In addition to heartburn, some people experience a...

Lemons often take the limelight when it comes to citrus, but lime can be just as great. Limes are nutritious and offer many health benefits. They can be sour, but they make great additions to many things. Try it in water, guacamole, or on papaya! According to the...

When it comes to your health, you may not think something is wrong until you start noticing and experiencing symptoms. But really, symptoms occur long after a cell, organ, or system in your body has weakened and degenerated.  When a cell, organ, or system is...

Photo by Kien Cuong Bui on Unsplash Soy has become a bit controversial overtime. Some people say it's good for health and others say it’s bad. So which is it? Well, it depends what kind of soy you’re talking about. Whole soy foods are very good for you....

We need a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to improve and maintain our health. These vitamins and minerals can even prevent serious diseases from ever occurring. It is easy to buy vitamin supplements at the store or online, but this may not be your best source....

We all know that nutrition is an important aspect of staying healthy, but what exactly is nutrition? What makes nutrition good or bad? Merriam-Webster defines nutrition as “the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.”...

Digestive problems are not fun for anybody, and they can even be embarrassing. If you’re constipated, you are likely bloated and have stomach pain. If you have diarrhea, you probably can’t even let yourself relax. One of the simplest solutions to digestive problems is...

There’s a medical term that we’ve all likely heard, but most of us may not understand it--amino acid. There are at least 20 amino acids in the human body, and they are necessary for us to survive. What is an amino acid? Put simply, amino acids are the compounds that...

Certain things complement each other, go hand in hand, and simply make each other better. An example of this is exercise and nutrition. There are several aspects of life that we simply don't have much control over. But luckily to help our current and future health, we...

The bitter taste of grapefruit, you either love it or hate it! But whether you like the taste or not, grapefruits are healthy. Grapefruits are citrus fruits, packed with lots of vitamins, minerals, and water! Nutrients from grapefruits. Grapefruits are awesome!...

Most of us want to try and eat healthier. We are willing to sacrifice options that have more sugar or calories for those that are better for us. But let's face it, some foods you thought were healthy actually aren't very healthy. So we are here to tell you exactly...

Most antibiotics come actually from natural sources but are usually synthetically made in part. This could be because things are just more efficient that way. Antibiotics are so widely used that they have to be mass-produced after all. The demand for them is high. The...

The more you eat ... the healthier you are. Due to the umm, gassiness, that beans can cause, their amazing healthy attributes are often overlooked! Beans are a great plant-based source of protein and are packed with nutrients. Why are beans good for you? Beans are...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). According to Mayo Clinic, when you have MS, your immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers. This causes communication issues...

You probably know that skin is the largest organ on your body as it literally covers your entire body. Because of this, you should definitely be picky about what you are putting on your skin as far as cleansers, lotions, and other skincare goes. Many of the items you...

Many berries, dark leafy greens, and other foods have been called “superfoods.” However one food that often goes unnoticed ought to be included in that list-- nuts.  Nuts are good sources of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Nuts offer many...

Summer is a great time of year! The weather is nice, everyone seems to be in a good mood, there are lots of barbeques and activities, and the list could go on and on. With all of these fun times, often come some problems as well. We are here to address common summer...

Your eyes might seem like a simple thing that helps you see, but they are actually rather complex. There are lots of things that can go wrong with your eyes and taking good care of them is very important. Gould Vision states, "There are so many parts of the eye that...

Typically when you think of feeling blue you think sad, down, worried, etc. But did you know in some cases feeling blue is actually good? When it comes to phytochemicals, blue is good! Now you’re probably wondering what phytochemicals (also known as phytonutrients)...

You've probably heard of detoxing and maybe know a little bit about it. But if you're like us, you probably have some questions about it! What does detoxing do? Who should detox? Is there a way to detox naturally? We are going to do our best to help answer these...

I feel like lately the idea of being mindful, or aware, in everything you do has become more and more popular. There is good reason for that.  Merriam-Webster defines mindfulness as “the quality of state of being mindful” or “the practice of maintaining a non...

Many people think that because of their rich green color that avocados are vegetables. But did you know that they are actually fruits? Love One Today states, "Avocados are fruits and are technically considered a single-seeded berry." Avocados are a  favorite for many...

Welcome to Milk 101. We’ll cover some of the different varieties and types of milk and their qualities. If you have any questions about milk, then look no further--we got it covered. There are both varieties and types of milk. Different varieties would include soy...

Chances are, we have all experienced cravings at sometime in our lives. Have you ever wondered what causes these cravings? Why do you suddenly want something random like a soft pretzel, a soda, or ice cream? Why does it seem like your cravings usually aren’t very...