Bone broth, sometimes called stock, is liquid made from boiling animal bones and connective tissue. It is used by Chefs for its great culinary uses and unparalleled flavor, but it is also a powerful health Read More
Now more than ever, it’s important for your immune system to stay in tip-top shape. One of the best ways to stay healthy is by maintaining a nutritious diet. Following general good-health guidelines is the Read More
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According to the National Onion Association (yes, that’s a thing), approximately 170 countries grow onions, and it’s estimated that 9.2 million acres of them are harvested annually around the world. Onions are low in calories Read More
Often winter is a difficult season to weather. Many experience frigid temperatures, piles of snow, and long hours of darkness. Sickness spreads rapidly, and it can feel like there’s a chain of colds and flus Read More
Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue, affecting 1 billion people worldwide. That’s about 50% of the global population. Researchers are still uncovering the many roles vitamin D plays in keeping our bodies strong and Read More
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With the hustle and bustle of busy holiday schedules, getting the sniffles is all but certain. Whip up one of these delicious remedies to beat the bug and have energy to chase your little whippersnappers Read More
It’s that time again, flu season. Are you ready to beat the cold and flu season? Many times, we see families where one child is sick one week, and another child is sick the next, Read More
What can you do to boost your immune system?
The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don’t know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.
But that doesn’t mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system aren’t intriguing and shouldn’t be studied. Researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies make sense since they likely help immune function and they come with other proven health benefits.
