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Taking care of liver health is one of the most important – yet overlooked – keys to living long and well. Around ⅓ of all adults now have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver. A great number of adults are not even aware they have this condition, … Read more
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. However, chronic inflammation is an ongoing state of inflammation that lasts for months or even years. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as injuries, infections, autoimmune disorders, exposure to toxins in products and the air, poor diet, lack of … Read more
If you think that cloves are merely a nice flavoring for pumpkin pie and apple cider, think again. Though not as popular as the worldwide favorite, cinnamon, this warm and aromatic spice is a powerhouse when it comes to protecting your health. Clove buds are absolutely at the top of the anti-aging herbs/spices list and … Read more
Ginger is a powerful spice to have on hand in your cupboard. It has been used since ancient times for food and health and is a cousin to one of the most well-known superfoods— turmeric. A potent digestive tonic, ginger is full of plant compounds that can calm inflammation, support brain function, and potentially fight … Read more
Small yet mighty, chia seeds could well be considered a tiny superfood. Once mostly famous for putting the green on Chia Pets, it’s the health benefits of chia seeds that are really catching attention today. Easy to add to your diet, these little black seeds are filled with nutrients that are good for your digestion, … Read more
Green tea is often referred to as the healthiest beverage on the planet. It’s even been called the “ultimate” anti-aging beverage— one that has been consumed for thousands of years. Not every superfood (or super-beverage in this case) can live up to all the hype surrounding it, but green tea has no trouble in doing … Read more
There are two primary proteins in your skin involved in keeping it healthy and young-looking: collagen which gives skin firmness, and elastin which keeps skin tight. While other ingredients, most notably red maple leaf extract, are ideal for boosting the elastin, vitamin C may be the superstar amongst the stars for boosting collagen. And that’s … Read more
Nearly 10% of adults in the United States aged 65 and older have some form of dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. And sadly, those numbers are only expected to grow, with projections showing that dementia cases will double by 2060. That means 13 million Americans will be living with Alzheimer’s. Here’s the … Read more
Antioxidants are a must in your diet if you want to age in a healthy way. Their well-documented health benefits include slowing the effects of aging, which means they’ll help you feel younger for longer. That’s why it’s so important to be consuming antioxidant rich foods on a regular basis. They feed your body at … Read more
Medical mushrooms are finally getting the wide recognition they deserve as some of the most super of all “super foods.” Yet some varieties, such as maitake mushroom, are still flying under the radar in these parts of the world despite their amazing health benefits. Maitake mushrooms are often referred to as the “king of mushrooms” … Read more