According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 2.4 to 2.8 million Americans currently have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),1 a condition that is broken down into two types — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms generally include persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and unintended weight loss.2 Left untreated, these conditions can…
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a daily balancing act marked by unpredictability. Symptoms like abdominal pain, urgent diarrhea, and fatigue can flare without warning, disrupting plans and demanding constant awareness of diet, stress, and bathroom access. During flares, physical toll — cramping, bloating, sometimes blood in stool — proves exhausting, while remission periods…
Eye strain doesn’t take hours of screen time to set in — it develops much faster than most people realize. Digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome, shows up as dryness, blurred vision, headaches, or even tension in your neck and shoulders. With smartphones now acting as constant companions, the problem is magnified by…
Mini everything seems to be all the rage lately. Mini can still pack a mighty punch though when it comes to these elderberry wellness shots. Featuring elderberry, lemon, and echinacea, they’re an immune supporting powerhouse, especially during the colder months. I recently came up with these ginger turmeric immunity shots. While they’re an amazing anti-inflammatory…
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Pesticides are widely used today in conventional agriculture to eliminate insects that infect crops, and one of the most widely used chemicals is chlorpyrifos. It was introduced to the American public in 1965 by the Dow Chemical Company. But as decades passed, a growing body of evidence came out showing the side effects of this…
More than 48,000 organ transplants occur in the United States annually. Over 103,000 people remain on the waiting list, and around 13 die each day still hoping for a match. Organ donation is often seen as a final act of generosity — it’s the ultimate gift, the gift of life. Being an organ donor saves…
You glance at your phone at 8 p.m. and see the number you’ve been dreading: just 2,200 steps for the day. Between back-to-back meetings, traffic, and trying to keep up with everything else, the idea of heading out for a long walk feels impossible. Here’s the good news: you don’t need a 45-minute power walk…
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are now the leading cause of death worldwide, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), they’re responsible for nearly 18 million deaths each year. These include conditions such as coronary artery disease and stroke, which are marked by restricted blood flow, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation. Making healthy lifestyle changes will…
