Culinary spices have been used for thousands of years to season and preserve food and in traditional medicine. Today’s article will dive into two spices, turmeric with its active constituent curcumin, and cumin. Both have a deep tradition of culinary use and modern research suggesting profound health benefits, but one may be a better choice than the other in terms of supplemental use. Keep reading to find out which one!
I’m sure you’ve experienced periods of poor sleep in your life, perhaps as a new parent or during a time of high stress. Even a single night of sleep deprivation affects hormones and metabolism the next day. You might notice...
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating diagnosis for both the patient and their family members. With new research, however, comes new hope for treatment, prevention and even reversal of the disease. Although early-onset Alzheimer’s occurs, most cases are in those over age...
Most of us know that vitamin C helps to fight colds, flus and other infections. You don’t have to look further than your cold medicine or cough drops to see that they contain some vitamin C. But have you ever...
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency globally and is especially common in pregnant women when iron needs are highest. Iron deficiency is easy to screen for, yet you might be surprised to learn that many women aren’t getting...
Over a year and a half into the global pandemic, we are still uncovering the mysteries of COVID-19. One such mystery is why a significant portion of COVID cases continue to experience symptoms of COVID months after the infection is...
