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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 problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When your mind is...
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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 leading causes of TBI are sports, physical violence, firearms, automobile accidents, and falls. Severe TBI can result in both mortality and long-term disability. It isn’t just the initial brain injury that leads to adverse outcomes....
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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? Well, the first step is to understand both conditions and the connection between them. Also, you need to know how to prevent the complications and reduce the risks. Although atrial fibrillation increases the risk of...
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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 kitchen, but best of all, the avocado doubles as a bowl, which means no cleanup for you! Ingredients 1 avocado 1 lemon, juiced, to taste 1 tbsp chopped onion, to taste 5 ounces cooked or...
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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 fatty acids it needs. Head out to your local farmer’s market to pick up the freshest produce and maybe give one of these two Paleo salads a shot the next time you’re feeling adventurous. Summer...
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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 out the door in the morning! Casein, Vega or another plant-based powder work especially well. Ingredients 2 cups of mashed bananas (about six medium-sized, overripe bananas) 1 cup of almond or cashew butter ½ cup...
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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 to make the eggs in this recipe any way you like them, but over easy eggs work particularly well. Consequently, the runny yolks mixed with the oils and seasoning on top of your greens creates...
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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 lots and share away! These apple chip snacks should be made ahead of time, and are perfect to make when you have a weekend at home. That way they’ll be ready for the weekdays ahead! Ingredients...
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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, insulin, properly if you’ve got type 2 diabetes. The body requires insulin in order to transfer glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells for use in the production of energy. Therefore, glucose can accumulate in the blood (instead of being used by the cells to produce energy) when there isn’t sufficient insulin in the body, or it does not work as it should. Type...
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 problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When your mind is...
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 leading causes of TBI are sports, physical violence, firearms, automobile accidents, and falls. Severe TBI can result in both mortality and long-term disability. It isn’t just the initial brain injury that leads to adverse outcomes....
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? Well, the first step is to understand both conditions and the connection between them. Also, you need to know how to prevent the complications and reduce the risks. Although atrial fibrillation increases the risk of...
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 kitchen, but best of all, the avocado doubles as a bowl, which means no cleanup for you! Ingredients 1 avocado 1 lemon, juiced, to taste 1 tbsp chopped onion, to taste 5 ounces cooked or...
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 fatty acids it needs. Head out to your local farmer’s market to pick up the freshest produce and maybe give one of these two Paleo salads a shot the next time you’re feeling adventurous. Summer...
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 out the door in the morning! Casein, Vega or another plant-based powder work especially well. Ingredients 2 cups of mashed bananas (about six medium-sized, overripe bananas) 1 cup of almond or cashew butter ½ cup...
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 to make the eggs in this recipe any way you like them, but over easy eggs work particularly well. Consequently, the runny yolks mixed with the oils and seasoning on top of your greens creates...
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 lots and share away! These apple chip snacks should be made ahead of time, and are perfect to make when you have a weekend at home. That way they’ll be ready for the weekdays ahead! Ingredients...
Type 2 Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects millions of Americans. Your body isn’t able to utilize the hormone, insulin, properly if you’ve got type 2 diabetes. The body requires insulin in order to transfer glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells for use in the production of energy. Therefore, glucose can accumulate in the blood (instead of being used by the cells to produce energy) when there isn’t sufficient insulin in the body, or it does not work as it should. Type...