by Nancy Little | May 28, 2012
We’ve all had the blues once in while. But when they happen on a more frequent basis, it becomes cause for concern. But there are ways to adjust your diet to help stabilize your mood. It’s imperative to eat meals at regular intervals in order to keep your serotonin...
by Nancy Little | May 21, 2012
Heartburn and indigestion make millions of people miserable. Continuous digestive problems can be a symptom of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious. Thankfully simple changes in the foods you eat can provide relief. A number of foods can trigger...
by Nancy Little | May 12, 2012
We’ve all learned through the years that a well-balanced diet is healthy for our body and critical for optimal health and performance. Our hair is no different, a mixture of protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and iron are all required for healthy,...
by Nancy Little | May 8, 2012
There are many different causes of tiredness. Just because you’re frequently tired doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got {Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) CFS. The condition must persist for more than six consecutive months and include other symptoms such as memory loss, sore...
by Nancy Little | Apr 29, 2012
The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of approximately 55 to75 per cent water. Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones. As the body...
by Nancy Little | Apr 23, 2012
It’s been said we are what we eat, and that sentiment definitely holds true when it comes to our skin. It’s our body’s biggest organ, and it deserves all the nutritional TLC we can give it. So take a look at what you’ve been feeding yourself, and therefore feeding...
by Nancy Little | Apr 16, 2012
An estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease, and more than half are undiagnosed. Frequently misunderstood, and too often overlooked and misdiagnosed, thyroid disease affects almost every aspect of health. Taking care of it with good nutrition is a smart...
by Nancy Little | Apr 8, 2012
Heart disease is number one killer among both men and women in the United States. And though we all realize that eating nutrient-dense healthy foods help reduce the risk, we may not know which foods are the best choices to battle this deadly disease head on. The key...
by Nancy Little | Apr 1, 2012
Recent research shows that specific chemicals in foods — such as sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli — work with your genes to ratchet up your body’s natural defense systems, helping to inactivate toxins and free radicals before they can do the...
