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Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health...
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Brain injury and brain damage are results of the destruction of specific brain cells–or neurons. Injuries can occur externally, like through a fall or physical trauma, or from an internal cause. The term traumatic brain injury is when you sustain damage to the brain due to external forces. The...
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Atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to heart failure, blood clots, stroke, and other heart conditions. But what can you do if you have Afib and want to avoid kidney disease? Or what if you have both and want to avoid the dangers?...
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We’re always on the lookout for fun and exciting new salad recipes, especially for Paleo dieters looking for something new. This tuna salad is a five ingredient recipe nutrient-packed and perfect for those in a rush or needing a quick fix! Chances are you have all these ingredients already around your...
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Despite contrary to popular belief that Paleo diets are primarily high in protein and fat vegetables play a vital role in the diet, particularly in salads. Paleo-based salads can be a fun and creative way of getting your daily vegetable intake while providing your body with the antioxidants and Omega-3...
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These brownies are protein-packed and, best of all, incredibly easy to make because there are only four ingredients! Better still, you can eat these completely guilt-free due to their wholesome ingredients. Forget the idea of brownies only as a dessert. These easy-to-make marvels are a great breakfast option if you’re rushing...
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Start your day off right with a solid meal full of protein and healthy fats! This egg salad recipe is a super quick, easy go-to breakfast option when you’re either running low on Paleo morning meal ideas or have been procrastinating picking up groceries for the week. Feel free...
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This recipe might be the most simple snack you’ll ever make. It consists of two ingredients, although it could technically be one because apple chips are flavourful enough on their own without cinnamon! Not only is this paleo, but they meet most people’s dietary requirements. This means you should make...
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Type 2 Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects millions of Americans. Your body isn’t able to utilize the hormone, , properly if you’ve got type 2 diabetes. The body requires in order to transfer glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells for use in the production of...
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After HIV/AIDS, cancer has been rated as the disease with the highest number of mortalities. Not everyone is aware of the magnitude of this killer disease, let alone its stages. Now, there are over a dozen varieties of cancer but today, we will have a specific focus on breast...
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Many of the cancer treatment and therapies nowadays are strong and efficient in the battle against cancer. Long gone are the days when humans were powerless against cancer and its consequences. It is widespread knowledge that cancer is still difficult to cure. However, the advancements in treatment strategies today,...
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Remission in Stage 4 Breast Cancer You may know that breast cancer is categorized into stages according to the prognosis and nature of the disease. A diagnosis of stage 4 cancer (or metastasized cancer) usually means one thing. Your cancer has spread from its original point/organ to other parts...
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When you receive the news from your doctor that you have metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage 4 breast cancer, there is obviously a reason for concern. However, you shouldn’t instantly assume that you will succumb to it the next day, leaving your friends and family behind. People who...
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Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a common condition affecting a huge percentage of the population. The condition causes fast and erratic heartbeat involving the upper chamber of the heart. Statistically, people with this condition are five times more likely to have a stroke. This is because Afib interferes with the blood...
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By all means, these paleo egg muffins are the perfect combination of a frittata and a quiche. Make them ahead of time and you’ll have a few days’ supply of a quick breakfast on-the-go or a little filler in between your meals. Although the jalapeño adds a little punch...
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During a self-breast examination, most women will probably search for a lump on either side of their breast as a sign of breast cancer. Although this is usually a good indicator of cancerous growth, it is just one of many signs that can possibly point to breast cancer. Other...
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In the United States, 1 in every 8 women is at risk of developing metastatic breast cancer or a form of invasive breast cancer at some point in their life. Invasive breast cancer generally originates in the breast ducts or glands, eventually spreading into the breast tissue as well....
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There’s nothing more wonderful that having a clear and glowing complexion, but that doesn’t come without some hard work and effort for the majority of us out there. Luckily, it’s not always necessary to go on harsh medications or special diets to make your skin positively radiate. In fact,...