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The basic nutrients for human health include proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Regarding dietary fats, recent articles indicate fats can increase obesity and cause heart disease. Yet, fats are necessary for our bodies to survive. How are we supposed to know what's "good" and what's "bad"? And with carbohydrates, the same question exists. Luckily, we do …
Have you seen a news headline like this one: "Is Black Mold in the Building Where You Work Making You Sick?" Perhaps you skimmed past that article because it didn't sound relevant to you. You may be surprised to learn that mold can make you sick. In fact, toxic mold syndrome (TMS) is more common …
Oh my aching back! Most of us will say this several times over the course of our lifetime. Sometimes it's a chronic issue, a deep nagging ache that impacts daily activities. Other times, it's sudden, acute, and amazingly painful, the result of a "wrong move." This could be from lifting a small child, unloading groceries, …
Without a doubt, we are experiencing more burnout and fatigue today than ever before. In some ways, it's an epidemic in and of itself. Many of us are facing some level of challenges due to social isolation, financial strain, health challenges and increasing mental health struggles. Very likely you, or someone you know, has said …
Finally, 2020 is behind us and the New Year brings a sense of hope. Even as we move into 2021, normal still has new meaning for how we work, live, and interact with the people in our lives. We may not fully reclaim normalcy during uncertain times, but we can begin to carve out a …
Here's a truth we're all facing: none of us are invincible against the winds of change. But we also don't have to be defenseless. When confronted by tumultuous times, as we have been in 2020, we each have the power to make choices that can move us through uncertainty and difficulty. Know Your Needs And …
Healthy kidneys are essential, not just for the urinary system, but for the entire body. They remove waste and help maintain the body's internal environment, or homeostasis. Unfortunately, not everyone has healthy kidneys and very few people are even aware when there's a problem. In fact, 33% of adults in the U.S. (that's 1 in …