The Sunshine Vitamin: Vitamin D and its Benefits
Imagine a simple nutrient that has the power to strengthen your bones, boost your immune system, and even lift your mood. This miracle...
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Ashmi Shah
Aug 2311 min read
Nutritional Eating: A guide to Vitamins
The human body requires several different nutrients in order to function efficiently. This range is often divided into 2 parts - Macro...
Farzana Begum
Aug 141 min read
Understanding the Side Effects of Ozempic
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a popular medication for managing type 2 diabetes, lauded for its efficacy in controlling blood sugar levels and...
Annika Singh
Aug 63 min read
Have You Drank Enough Water Today? Dehydration and its Effects.
It is easy to forget to drink the standardized eight cups of water per day, and if it is hot outside, you have consumed dehydrators like...
Avalon Chen
Aug 62 min read
GMOs: the Pros and the Cons
Genetically modified organisms (GMO), are organisms whose genome (DNA) have been engineered and modified. In the agricultural industry,...
Alison U. Lee
Aug 52 min read
The Dish on Eating Disorders
Eating disorders (ED) are complex, dangerous illnesses. There are many different types of eating disorders, the most common including...
cinnamonschwinnRN
Jul 314 min read
The "News" on Nutraceuticals
Introduction What if you could combine the therapy of medications with the health benefits of good nutrition? What if consuming both of...
June Pomeroy
Jul 94 min read
Help! I'm Losing My Mind! Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Reverse Cognitive Decline?
Author: June Pomeroy RN, BSN Image by freepik For years, researchers have been conducting studies to find a way to reverse and prevent...
andrew0326lee
Jul 92 min read
Ways To Lose Weight
In today’s society, weight is one of the biggest concerns that many people have. In the US alone, nearly 1 out of every 3 adults suffer...
Annika Singh
Jul 33 min read
Bacteria in my Yogurt? Probiotics and How They Work
“Active probiotics”. This phrase can be found in large print on nearly every yogurt container at the grocery store. They are also found...
Victoria Brown
Jun 113 min read
Breaking Down Gluten - Understanding Celiac Disease Pathogenesis
As you stroll through your local grocery store, you may have noticed an increase in gluten-free products over the years. Perhaps you've...
Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN
Jun 38 min read
Nutrition: Life and Death are in the Power of the Fork
The food and substances we put into our bodies can either facilitate healing and wellness or increase risk for harm and deterioration....
Kristin York, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
May 283 min read
Inflammation: How Food Choices Affect Your Body
Ever wake up feeling like your body is aching for no apparent reason? Is your stomach a mess, and you cannot understand why? You are not...
Kafayat Yusuf
May 283 min read
Unlocking the Truth: Can Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle Act as a Shield Against Cancer?
With the continual rise in cancer incidence and mortality and the extreme trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis, there is always a...
Amber Marek
May 154 min read
How to Get Started with Carbohydrate Counting to Manage Diabetes?
What is Carbohydrate Counting?
Carbohydrate (Carb) counting is a meal planning technique that involves counting the total grams of carbs
Callie Tse
May 122 min read
Everything you need to know about vitamin D
What is vitamin D? Vitamin D, or calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for many body functions. It is normally obtained...
Kristin York, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
May 102 min read
Controlling Diabetes: All About Those Carbs
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that causes your blood glucose, or blood sugar, to rise because your body either does not make...
Isis_Lee
May 93 min read
Why am I not losing weight? Insulin resistance might be the answer.
What exactly is Insulin resistance? Insulin resistance occurs when your body fails to adequately respond to the insulin it produces. The...
Lauren Barkley
May 83 min read
Hyped Up to Calm Down: Magnesium Supplementation for Anxiety and Sleep
With “sleepy girl mocktails” going viral on social media and with a barrage of supplements available at your local pharmacy, it is...
Brittane Strahan
Apr 254 min read
Food and Mood
One of the most pressing current questions in healthcare is “does what we eat matter?” The resounding answer is “of course.” But, why?...
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