High cholesterol affects nearly one-third of adults. While medications may be necessary, there are many lifestyle changes and supplements that can help improve cholesterol levels. This guide provides information on the best evidence-based lifestyle changes and supplements, including their effects, effectiveness, and potential side effects. Why Cholesterol Numbers Matter Cholesterol itself isn’t the villain; your […]
For years, we’ve heard that all saturated fat is “bad” and should be avoided at all costs. But the latest science tells a much more nuanced and hopeful story. Certain saturated fats—especially the shorter and odd-chain ones found in dairy, coconut, and grass-fed butter—actually deliver powerful benefits to your gut, energy levels, immune system, and […]
In this DIY health series, we’ve been exploring the upper half of digestion, focusing on the stomach, pancreas, and liver/gallbladder. Remember how important it is to have enough stomach acid? It breaks down the tightly wound protein molecules in food and charges the minerals. These are the first steps to getting these foods ready for […]
PUFA’s, what’s that? It sounds like a new line of cuddly toys for preschoolers. What if I told you that they are the number one cause of chronic disease in America today? Now it starts to sound a little more interesting. So what are PUFA’s? This acronym stands for Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids. For practical […]