Author: Suzi Albrecht

Polyphenols Fight Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer and More Polyphenols have been respected for their medicinal qualities throughout history. They are highly valued for their healing qualities, particularly with degenerative diseases. Polyphenols protect cells against harm caused by free radicals, which damage tissue in the body. Essentially, free radicals rob other cells of electrons, and those cells rob new cells. This causes a chain reaction throughout your body that ultimately weakens your immunity. This leads to health issues and premature signs of aging. Thankfully, Polyphenols are plentiful and powerful, and protect cells from harmful free radicals. They are found in a…

Hormones Play Different Roles In How Your Body Ages Hormones play a huge role in aging. They’re often referred to as “chemical messengers” in your body, and each is responsible for different functions that keep your body youthful and healthy. If your androgens, or sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, are out of balance, both men and women might suffer from symptoms like weight gain and hair loss. An ongoing or excessive surge of hormones like insulin and cortisol may lead to life threatening illnesses like diabetes, if things like stress, sugar and carbohydrate intake are not kept in proper…

Here is a quick run-through of the human digestive system, with information that explains the basic digestive process; not every organ is covered here. Yes, we all learned of this in biology! But it helps to remember where your organs are located, and what order things happen in, especially if you’re trying to troubleshoot issues when you’re not feeling so well. The Digestive Process Starts in Your Mouth Our body has to break foods down into smaller molecules and eventually get rid of the leftover waste. When we consume food, we break it down by chewing and with the chemical…

Coming soon! Why To Get And Stay Healthy Now How to Stay Healthier Longer Tuning into Physical, Mental and Social Well-Being Cultivating and living through a positive belief system What Does it Mean to be Self Aware? What is Mindfulness and Why is it So Good for You? What is Emotional Intelligence? Exactly How Exercise Benefits Your Body Should You Stretch Before or After a Workout? How Lack of Sleep Damages Your Health

Kombucha is An Ancient Health Powerhouse You may have only heard of Kombucha in the past decade, but it’s been around as a health and energy drink for more than 2,000 years. It is a fizzy tonic made of tea, yeast and sugar that has fermented for around a week. The fizziness comes from acids, yeasts and bacteria that form in the drink, called the “Mother” or SCOBY, and these are the compounds that bring so much of it’s healthy goodness. Kombucha Has a Slight Alcohol Content Because Kombucha is fermented, it does have just a slight alcohol content. Because…

Unhealthy Gut Bacteria Can Bring Down Your Mood If you’re feeling tired, foggy, sluggish and moody, your gut flora might be out of balance. Yes, the health of your gut affects your mood. Often considered your second brain, your gut and its health has direct impact on how you feel, both physically and mentally. Here’s a simple explanation why. A large number of people tend to eat too much sugar or processed foods. It’s just so easy to do, and most people aren’t even aware of just how bad their sugar and processed food intake is. Too much sugar, in…