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March 9, 2024 By Leanne Vogel March 9, 2024 In today’s episode of the Keto Diet Podcast, we’re chatting about hormones and how to understand them better. We’re talking about the hormone landscape and your cycle and pms and the foods that can support us and the movements that can support us and sleep and circadian rhythm and everything in between. Aviva Ram, MD. is a world renowned midwife and herbalist who also happens to be a Yale trained MD and board certified family physician with specialties in integrative gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics. Keto shopping lists, recipes, and more! Start…
On is stepping into the training sneaker market and has now released the “Cloudpulse.” The brand says that the shoe’s innovative technology separates it from other footwear in this space because it is inspired by the movement of a cardiogram. Let’s take a closer look. On explains that the Cloudpulse is designed to give total stability while remaining flexible for different types of workouts. Available for both men and women, this lateral stability for side-to-side movements is made possible thanks to the company’s signature “Helion” foam, which also provides a “springy” feeling making them a great choice for stop-start style…
Ensuring pregnant and breastfeeding mothers have enough choline is crucial. However, it’s equally important to recognise that the need for choline goes beyond just maternal well-being. Children and adults, regardless of age, can benefit from adequate choline intake for overall good health. Choline provides a range of benefits, contributing to improved cognitive function, cardiovascular health, metabolism, mental well-being, and also reproductive health for women with PCOS. While the body produces some choline, it’s crucial to obtain it from the diet to prevent deficiencies. Additionally, some people face a higher risk of choline deficiency, which, though rare, can lead to organ…
Sure, coffee is great for a ton of things. You know, like basic human function when exhaustion sets in. But is it worth the price you pay for a good sip of java? Aka, the endless hours of indigestion or jitters you get when you overdo it. According to a gastroenterologist and a registered dietitian, enjoying your daily cuppa doesn’t have to lead to your digestion feeling out of sorts or your anxiety spiraling for hours on end. In fact, the health experts agree there are several science-backed ways to reduce the effect of caffeine in the body without giving…
Infectious Diseases March 8, 2024 The influenza season may have peaked, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is far from over. If you or a family member has the flu or other respiratory infection, Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says there are ways to manage most respiratory infection symptoms at home. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “Most upper respiratory infections can be managed at home,” says Dr. Ardon. That…
It’s that time of year again where runners are back outside putting in those miles. What some don’t realize is the importance of strength training in their running programs. Strength training has been shown to increase running performance and reduce the likelihood of injury (6, 2, 3). If you are a runner looking for strength exercises to add to your program, here are four practical strength exercises tailored to enhance your running performance and minimize the risk of injuries. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, incorporating these exercises can significantly benefit your overall performance and…
Health & Wellness March 10, 2024 People often have questions about using essential oils before, during and after pregnancy. These natural oils are distilled from plants or other sources and retain their characteristic fragrance. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils, but research on its effectiveness is limited. Some studies have shown that aromatherapy may relieve anxiety and depression. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate essential oils used for aromatherapy, but they have been shown to be safe when used as directed. Essential oils are becoming more common to use during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period to treat anxiety,…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Although Takis, the now-ubiquitous rolled tortilla chip brand, were invented back in 1999, it took a few years before the Mexican snack made its way to the United States. Since then, the rolled tortilla chip has become a popular snack commodity among children and adults alike, spawning copycat versions from various brands and grocery chains. Trader Joe’s private-label rolled tortilla chips are now among the…
March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell in the bone marrow. When multiple myeloma develops in the bone marrow, cancerous plasma cells multiply, crowding out healthy cells. “Over time, people develop abnormalities or mutations in their plasma cells. Those mutations cause plasma cells to become cancerous,” says Joselle Cook, M.B.B.S., a Mayo Clinic hematologist specializing in multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. “Older age is a risk factor. Multiple myeloma is commonly diagnosed in people in their 60s and 70s. We also know that…
Daylight saving time stirs up a lot of mixed feelings: You’ll kiss the dreary winter darkness goodbye (and feel your seasonal depression lifting with the longer days)—but you’ll also lose an hour of precious sleep when the clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. on March 10.And this can really screw with your system for a bit. As the time shifts, you’re “shifting your natural, biological clock” (a.k.a. your circadian rhythms) with it, Kuljeet K. Gill, MD, a sleep medicine specialist at Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, tells SELF. This can mess with your hormones, alertness, hunger signals, and all sorts…