Month: May 2024

If you live in a larger body, sometimes it feels like you can’t win. If you don’t lose weight, people will criticize you for being “lazy,” “unhealthy,” or “lacking willpower.” But if you take medication to help you, you’ll be criticized for “cheating” or “taking the easy way out,” even if you’ve tried for decades…

Key takeaways:~ AHCY converts SAH (s-adenosyl homocysteine) to homocysteine.~ It is key to regulating methylation levels and SAMe levels.~ AHCY interacts with circadian rhythm genes to regulate DNA methylation throughout the day.~ Taking SAMe supplements may not effectively alter the SAM/SAH ratio. AHCY and the regulation of methylation group availability The methylation cycle produces methyl…

Fruits are called nature’s candy for a reason: They are our largest source of sugar in minimally processed whole foods. So when the low-carb diet gained popularity, fruit came under scrutiny by scrupulous dieters looking for a nutritional edge. We know fruit is a good source of valuable vitamins and minerals, but many people wonder:…

Unlike sugar, which lasts in the body for mere hours, the fats we consume last about six years. So the fats you consume matter. They matter a lot. For the last three months, I’ve traveled through remote parts of India where I can’t get most of my go-to foods. Including, the fats and oils I…

Have you ever thought about what food can do for your mood? Beyond how they taste, some “mood foods” can actually influence how you feel from the inside out. “Foods are a natural source of substances that have important effects on the nervous system,” says Ellen Albertson, PhD, RDN, NBC-HWC, a psychologist and a registered…

  Ah, the spa. A sanctuary of serenity, a place to unwind and indulge in treatments that leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. But with so many different types of spas popping up these days, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Two prominent choices are medical spas and day spas. While both offer relaxation…

Key takeaways:~ Mitochondria can directly produce (a little) ATP from certain wavelengths of red and near-infrared light.~ Photobiomodulation is the application of red light to improve health, with studies showing many different benefits.~ Light intensity and wavelength are important in determining whether the light therapy is beneficial. Time of day is also important. Members will…

More than ever, eyes are on the wellness industry. Trends come and go, and sometimes, true innovation surfaces, pushing the industry—and the world—toward a healthier, livelier future. LifeVantage has led the charge in activating wellness for decades, and publications like Newsweek are taking notice. With so many formidable and reputable companies on the market, LifeVantage…

Summary: Researchers explore the science behind aging and the ongoing quest for human longevity. They examine the vast variations in lifespans across species and attributes aging primarily to accumulated chemical damage within cells. The findings highlight promising research areas like rapamycin and cellular reprogramming, while emphasizing the need for caution in the face of hyped…

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Once you decide you want to work with a health coach, finding the right one goes beyond checking off a list of qualifications. How do you know if you’ve found the best health coach for you? What are the qualities of a good coach besides the obvious credentials?…