Three Ways Chronic Elevated Cortisol Disrupts Endocrine System Balance
Three Ways Chronic Elevated Cortisol Disrupts Endocrine System Balance Stress wreaks havoc on the body. Our primitive ancestors’ emergency responses were to acute situations, such as escaping a predator [...]
The Importance of Calcium Homeostasis
The Importance of Calcium Homeostasis Our body’s mineral supply is heavily concentrated in the skeletal system, with 99% of calcium being stored in the bone. In addition to [...]
Why a Low Fat Diet is Bad for you
Why a Low Fat Diet is Bad for you The transition to a low-fat diet originated in 1955 with the scientist Ancel Keys. Keys first introduced the “lipid [...]
Why Drinking Distilled Water may not be a Good Choice for Some People
Why Drinking Distilled Water may not be a Good Choice for Some People Distilled water is produced by boiling water and then collecting the steam back into the [...]
What you need to know about Hydration
What you need to know about Hydration Water is the most important nutrient. Total body water comprises approximately 45-75% of a person’s body weight (Reibl, 2013). Water is [...]
Detox: Why it’s important to address digestion and elimination
Detox: Why it’s important to address digestion and elimination Detoxification is a continuous, natural process by which the body heals and repairs itself. It involves nearly all the body [...]
