Alcohol sale’s have spiked during this Covid crisis. The increased consumption may be due to boredom while being stuck at home, a way to reduce stress and anxiety, or a false belief that it will help prevent infection. Link to chart below is here. There are some myths going around about alcohol consumption and the …
Sleep is essential for life. I think the most important factors for a healthy body are eating (healthy whole food), sleeping and exercise. Poor sleep quality and duration are associated with decreased immune function, increased stress hormones (that suppress the immune system), mood disorders, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. In a normal night, we …
One of the main stress hormones is cortisol and it can have a huge impact on your health. 75% of North American adults report that they have physical or emotional symptoms of stress. It is a significant factor in chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, mood disorders, and dementia. Cortisol is a …
Plants and trees produce phytoncides that enhance the activity of special immune cells called Natural Killer cells (NK cells) as well as anticancer proteins. NK cells fight viral infections and destroy cancer cells. Studies have found that the immune boosting effects last for 7 days after trips to the forest. It has also been shown …
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