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Nurtec ODT: Migraine Fad or Hack?

We’ve noticed a lot of buzz recently surrounding Nurtec, a migraine medication launched in March 2020. Though the buzz seems to be more their celebrity ambassador, Khloe Kardashian, we’re here to provide some helpful information as to what Nurtec ODT is and if it’ll help you with your migraine pain.

Dietary Tips for Diabetics

While numerous sources can claim they know the “best diet for diabetics”, what constitutes a good diet for a person with diabetes can vary. According to the Mayo Clinic, it really only boils down to two things: “eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts” and “sticking to regular meal times.” We’ll explain what implementing these two things into your life looks like below in three helpful steps.

Back to School, Getting Kids Ready

Heading back to school can be a stressful endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be! Though it is impossible for you to completely eliminate worry when it comes to your child, we can certainly give you some tips to make the transition from summer to schooling as easy as possible.

Why Is Everyone Eating Sea Moss?

A recent health trend has captured our attention: eating sea moss. And while you may be picturing a crisp seaweed square, or some other delectable treat, we can assure you that is not what we’re referring to. Sea moss (a type of red algae) can actually be quite good for you, in moderation. We’ll take you through the ins and outs of this fluffy little algae and how it functions as a natural remedy.

Did We Just Cure Cancer?

A biochemist by the name of Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn and his team at the University of Texas-Dallas discovered how to synthesize a molecule that kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer, by exploiting a weakness in cells not previously targeted by other drugs. This fascinating finding is giving hope to patients and doctors and causing quite the stir in the scientific world.

Recession-Proof Your Health

The experts have been warning us of a recession. Many families are already feeling the crunch financially as prices at the pump and the checkout lanes are at highs many of us have never seen before. With so much stress and uncertainty, now is the time to take steps to recession-proof your health. Let’s look at three areas of focus to make this happen.

Intermittent Fasting-Fact or Fad

Intermittent fasting is the new buzz in the weight loss world. Beyond that, this strategy also shows promise in reducing risks for chronic lifestyle diseases. However, what we need to know is what intermittent fasting is, how it works, and is there solid science to back it up? Or is it just a fad?

Mushroom Madness- Why is Everyone Adding Fungi to Their Regimen?

Growing up, most of my friends hated mushrooms. Several families we knew might go hunting for morels once a year and fry them up, but beyond that, I never gave mushrooms much thought. However, that has all changed recently as the mighty mushroom has taken the health world by storm. Not a vegetable, this kingdom of fungi has more in common with animals than with plants, but it’s the mushroom’s unique qualities that have us in the midst of Mushroom Madness.

Hydration 101

It’s heating up outside, meaning many of us are reaching for our water bottles even more. No one needs to tell us that drinking water and being hydrated is essential. We know. It’s just that sometimes we forget. Since hydration is basic to human survival, let’s go back to basics and look at hydration more closely. Class is in session!

Eating Seasonally From Your Farmer's Market

The first official day of summer is just days away! With warmer days come outdoor festivals, vacations, and farmer’s markets. As of research conducted in 2019, the U.S. had over 8,000 farmer’s markets operating each year. Each week, market shoppers are surprised and enticed by the seasonal produce available. Let’s look at eight reasons you should be eating seasonally from your local farmer’s market.

Summertime and Screen Time: How To Find a Balance

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, a whopping 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day, 4.5 of which are spent watching TV. Over the course of a year, that adds up to 114 full days watching a screen for fun. Now that school is out, how can parents find a balance between screens and childhood?

The Great Sunscreen Debate

Every spring, it seems as though new and confusing research about sunscreen is released. Dermatologists, oncologists, and the FDA stress that sunscreen reduces our risks for deadly skin cancer and is absolutely safe. Environmentalists, functional medicine doctors, and most other naturally tilted providers are wary of trusting the FDA and skincare companies and their claims of safety. In the middle, you have consumers like you and me that are just trying to make the best decisions we can and protect ourselves when possible.

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