There has been a great deal of research about diet, the great majority of which has emphasized the importance of fruits, vegetables and whole foods. The Mediterranean diet, based primarily on fruits, vegetables and fish, can be particularly health protective, helping everything from cardiovascular disease to depression. Defining the Mediterranean diet can be challenging because […]
Chronic Stress and the Immune System
The reason that stress is related to so many ailments is largely due to its relationship with the immune system. Chronic stress interferes with normal function of the immune system and increases susceptibility to inflammatory problems such as allergies, autoimmune problems, and cardiovascular disease. A study at Washington University in St. Louis found that chronic […]
Primal Body, Primal Mind
Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and a Longer Life combines your body’s Paleolithic needs with modern nutritional and medical research for complete mind-body wellness. It also provides sustainable diet strategies to curb sugar cravings, promote fat burning and weight loss, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and moods, increase […]
Feeling Tired May Be More Than Depression
It’s common to feel tired when you’re depressed, but if you’ve had unrefreshing sleep for months and are exhibiting other symptoms you may want to look into the possibility that it is another problem, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It’s estimated that as many as 10 million Americans may have CFS, also known as […]