The Wellness CompanyPulmonary fibrosis, a common consequence of COVID-19 [1], is a condition in which a clotting protein called fibrin builds up in the lung’s connective tissues. This causes them to become scarred and stiff, making expansion…
Source:University of GeorgiaSummary:Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete's training program. And now, a new study proposes that supplementing the diet of athletes with colorful fruits and vegetables could improve their visua…
Wellness ResourcesHair loss or baldness of any type is often a source of embarrassment, social anxiety, or stress. But, it can be much more than that. Something else may be going on with health inside the body and the hair loss is an outward manif…
BY MAHRYAH SHAIN · COMMENTS Hair loss is a common problem for many people, but the good news is that there are several foods that can help prevent or even reverse it.Eating a healthy, balanced diet rich in vitamins, miner…
Wellness Resources“Oh, it’s on the tip of my tongue!” “What was it I was supposed to get at the store?” “My brain is too full to think anymore!” Do you find yourself saying these things? Or feel like you n…
by Curtin UniversityLong-term sufferers of chronic back pain experienced dramatic reductions in pain and related disability that remained at their one-year follow-up after taking part in a new treatment tested by Curtin-Macquarie-Monash Unive…
The Wellness Company Picture this. You’ve just finished dinner, and you’re reluctantly getting started on the dishes. You bend down to load a plate in the dishwasher and – BAM – it hits. Sharp pain in your lower back…
The Wellness CompanyIn the battle against Alzheimer's disease, an unexpected ally has recently emerged in the form of Nattokinase, an enzyme derived from fermented soybeans. A 2023 study has found that Nattokinase directly targets and breaks down …
By Erin MarinoBringing plants indoors is a sustainable way to improve indoor air quality quickly. Yep, one commonly cited NASA study found certain plants to be useful in absorbing harmful gasses and cleaning indoor air.Though hou…
University of British ColumbiaFirst-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brainUniversity of British ColumbiaSummary:A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution c…
Wellness ResourcesHazy summer days make you think of warmth, sun, blue skies, and fun. They also bring concerns of smog, wildfire or barbeque smoke, agricultural chemicals, or even the smell of asphalt and road repair compounds. These pollutants m…
Studies in mice and in human immune cells link low prenatal vitamin D in mothers to insulin resistance in offspringby Jim DrydenResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a process in immune cells t…
University of QueenslandResearchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute…
Wellness ResourcesToo much or too little. Overstimulated or exhausted. These are examples of loss of stress tolerance that can affect all bodily systems. Your body is in a state of constant adaptation to daily needs and stressors in order to keep …
By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN Natural medicine has long appreciated the benefits of herbs and food as medicine. One such example of this is adaptogenic herbs, or “adaptogens,” which can positively impact one’s res…
Wellness ResourcesWe all know the feeling of fatigue. We know what it feels like in our muscle tissues after starting a new exercise program or extensive yardwork. Things hurt and feel heavy and sluggish. The same thing can happen to our brain. Wh…
Journal of American Nutrition Association According to a new study published in the Journal of American Nutrition Association, daily administration of 15 mg of CBD improves quality of sleep for people with a history of slee…
Did you know that sleeping less than 7 hours per night makes you nearly three times more likely to be infected by the common cold than people who sleep 8 hours or more [1]? Did you know that women who sleep less than 5 hours p…
Wellness ResourcesDid you sleep well last night? Whether it is waking up to use the restroom, a crying child, a barking dog, or heavy traffic, you are familiar with the fatigue and grogginess after a night of disrupted sleep. You may also feel mor…
The Wellness CompanyAmid the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's not surprising that we sometimes fall short on our wellness routines. This is not only true for habits which take serious discipline, like exercise; it’s even the case for…
Wellness ResourcesThe scents of fresh baked bread, a rich cup of coffee, or spring flowers like lilacs and honeysuckle are wonderful aromas. The ability to notice these pleasant scents are taken for granted until they decline. Your sense of smell …
Columbia University Irving Medical CenterTaking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard."Cognitive aging is a t…
Wellness ResourcesWhen you think about turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin, you might think about joints, everyday aches and pains, and perhaps heart or gut health. New research has provided great insight into turmeric/curcumin’s eff…
Wellness ResourcesKey Points• Obesity is closely linked to fatty liver.• Poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and high fructose consumption increase fatty liver.• Regular exercise, dietary changes, and the avoidance of alcohol are cruc…