A pandemic is defined as the worldwide spread of a new infection or disease, such as was the spread of Spanish flu in 1918, the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s, H1N1 flu in 2009, and the latest Covid-19. As we look into the third year of this pandemic, it is worth noting how […]
Category Archives: Preventative Health
Dairy products are categorized as ‘nutrient-dense’ foods that contain macronutrients and micronutrients necessary for a healthy body. For this reason, health authorities such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advise on having a serving of dairy products […]
For decades people have been using ginger in cooking; as a flavoring for foods and for medicinal purposes. Ginger is considered one of the world’s most valuable plants, known for its anti-inflammatory and health-boosting properties. It is a common home remedy for nausea […]
Over time, we hear all sorts of weight loss advice-ranging from ‘juice cleansing’ to ‘replacing snacks with keto cookies’. Most of the time, these practices are promoted by those who don’t have health expertise; and are promoting ‘fashionable trends’ for profit. However […]
Dietary fiber, also called roughage, is a carbohydrate that the human body cannot digest. Unlike most carbohydrates, fiber cannot be metabolized or broken down into simpler sugar molecules. Instead, it possesses the unique property of passing through the body […]
Cardio and Strength workouts are two common types of exercise and many people who start their workout journey get stuck with a difficult question; whether they should go with cardio or lift weights. Some people end up opting for any one of these two workouts […]
