Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in children under age 18 and the second-most common food allergy in adults. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong: only about 20 percent of children with the allergy outgrow it over time. When a person with a peanut allergy is exposed to peanut, proteins in the peanut bind to specific IgE antibodies made by the person’s immune … [Read more...]
Pandemic stress linked to poor sleep
Stress, anxiety, and depression during the first few weeks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep, according to a new study by researchers at Washington State University published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. In a survey of more than 900 twins taken shortly after COVID-19 lockdown measures began, about half … [Read more...]
How Health Trends Are Bending to the Times
In today’s modern world, fitness is more about better wellness and inner health rather than weight loss. Some major health trends are emerging this year and will only continue to grow. Public gyms will be on the top of their game adhering to hygiene standards, and fitness trainers will offer more vitamin D-enhanced outdoor sessions. From remote coaching to high-tech wearables … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Boost Digestion Naturally
You have 10 trillion cells in your body and all of them need to “eat” or be fueled in order to function. Add to that, your gut is host to your microbiome, 30 trillion (estimated) organisms that assist your digestion, brain health, immunity and hormonal balance. It is not an overstatement to say that without proper digestion it is impossible to be healthy. Now that we’re … [Read more...]
Dealing with a food allergy
If you have a food allergy, your body’s immune system overreacts to certain food components known as food allergens. These allergens, which are usually proteins, are harmless to most people. But if your body’s immune system has been sensitized to the allergens, it may overreact and attack the proteins as if they were harmful bacteria. The most common food allergens come from … [Read more...]