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Stress and Immunity

2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Do We Have a Choice on How It Affects Us? Contributed by Dr. Natalie Kazzi Buxton DrPH, MS, RD If there is one thing that is hard to avoid, it is stress and worry.  You hear people talking about it all the time.  Some get stressed when driving, shopping, watching the news, etc.  There is a lot to be worried about in this world recently.  Others are stressed at school or at work.  Family dynamics and other relationships can also be a significant source of stress, and on the other hand, [...]

Stress and Immunity2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Faith In Motion

2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Faith in Motion How Exercise Impacts All Areas of Your Life Contributed by Josh Morton AdventHealth CREATION Life is a whole-person wellness philosophy created by AdventHealth. To learn more, visit CREATIONLife.com An intimate connection exists between our bodies and our minds.  Though we often hear of the effects exercise has on our physical health, the impact of exercise in other areas of our lives receives far less attention.  The truth is, all of our bodily organs are intricately interrelated.  The state of our lungs determines the condition of our heart. [...]

Faith In Motion2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Inflammation and Depression

2023-05-24T10:07:46-04:00

Inflammation and Depression Is There Cause For Concern? Contributed by Dr. Fay Kazzi Shanholtzer PhD, MS, RD www.TheEarthyCanvas.com In this day and age, the world appears to be well versed on the varying topics of mental health.  However, there still seems to be a disconnect when it comes to some of the leading mental health disorders, such as depression.  Very much like the body, the mind can literally get sick.  The mind manifests its illnesses through a myriad of ways, such as ongoing migraines, confusion, forgetfulness, brain fog, and slow [...]

Inflammation and Depression2023-05-24T10:07:46-04:00

Sugar And the Immune System

2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Sugar And the Immune System How Much Can I Eat? Contributed by Dr. Natalie Kazzi Buxton DrPH, MS, RD Sugar is an essential component for our body.  Glucose, a simple sugar, is the energy source that our cells need in order to function.  Yet too much sugar is not good for us, which is why we have to pay attention to the sources that we get it from.  While most of us know that eating candy and other sweets is bad for our teeth, consuming foods that have a high [...]

Sugar And the Immune System2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Your Microbiome

2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Your Microbiome An Immunity Powerhouse Contributed by Dr. Fay Kazzi Shanholtzer PhD, MS, RD www.TheEarthyCanvas.com As this title caught your attention you might have noticed that you have been hearing a lot more about the gut microbiome in the past few years.  Other terms to describe it include the microbiota, gut bacteria, gut flora, good and bad bugs, and gut bacteria.  Although the gut microbiome is not a new topic, this sudden attention on it is the result of an incredibly large body of scientific literature that has emerged over [...]

Your Microbiome2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

Center of Our Health

2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

The Immune System At the Center of Our Health Contributed by Dr. Natalie Kazzi Buxton DrPH, MS, RD Most people don’t think twice about their immune system, until it stops working. As long as you don’t get sick, this system is relatively unnoticed and maybe even not cared for.  The role of our immune system is to basically prevent or limit infection.  We get exposed to infectious bacteria and viruses on a daily basis, but we may only get sick once in a while, if ever, thanks to our immune [...]

Center of Our Health2021-11-10T11:41:36-05:00

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