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A Brief Overview of the Nervous System and Its Functions
The nervous system is a complex network that controls and coordinates the various functions of the human body. It can be divided into two main
An Introduction to Resistance Band Training
Resistance band training is a form of strength training that utilizes large rubber bands, which can be used to strengthen muscles anywhere on the body.
How to do Parsva Sukhasana (Sideways Seated Pose)
Parsva Sukhasana, also known as “Easy Pose with a Side Stretch” or “Sideways Seated Pose,” is a variation of the traditional Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with
Making the Switch to Vegetarianism: Benefits and Downsides
Different groups have followed plant-based diets throughout human history. In ancient Egypt, meat consumption was seemingly reserved for wealthier Egyptians, including royalty; one analysis of
Commercial Plant-based Meat Alternatives: Pros and Cons
Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) have come a long way, with novel PBMAs aiming to accurately mimic the taste and texture of meat, but how do
Superfood Spotlight: Tea
Tea, including green teas, black teas, white teas, and herbal teas, has been associated with a range of health benefits. These benefits are primarily attributed
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Eases How Fibromyalgia Pain is Experienced by the Brain
According to a recent study, patients with fibromyalgia who underwent cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) experienced significantly greater reduction in pain interfering with daily activities and
Oral Health as We Age
Maintaining good oral health is an important, but easily neglected, aspect of healthy aging. In this article, we detail common oral health conditions in adults
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Superfood Spotlight: Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a type of pulse, or edible seed, in the legume family.1,2 There are two main categories of chickpea:
Superfood Spotlight: Ginger
The Superfood of All Superfoods Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular herb used globally, both in the culinary world and in herbal medicine. The ginger
Superfood Spotlight: Garlic
Garlic has been a staple in the human diet and in medicine for thousands of years.1-3 Some might even call it the food of legends,
Superfood Spotlight: Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been cultivated as a food source as early as 5500 BC in Central America.1 Recognition of the chia seed’s nutritional benefits can
Know Your Nutrients: Iron
Iron is an essential mineral found in of hemoglobin, a protein that is responsible for transferring oxygen from the lungs throughout the body, and myoglobin,
Know Your Nutrients: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid that plays an essential role in the growth and development of the human brain in
Know Your Nutrients: Folate
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.1–3 Folate is needed to break
