Citrulline is an amino acid often used to improve overall health and ramp up your fitness routine. Although it’s not considered an essential amino acid, it is still incredibly important to health and boasts a wide array of health benefits. Getting in your fix of foods rich in this key compound can help support better […]
We all want real, lasting, love. Yet, too many of us end up getting blown apart by the Divorce Bomb. True, some marriages should never have begun and some should end, but too many good marriages end up on the rocks because we have a faulty love map. Here I will give you some tools […]
Rickets is a disease that affects your bones. It can develop when your body doesn’t have enough vitamin D, calcium or phosphate. The condition primarily affects very young children during periods of fast growth. However, it can also affect adolescents. Rickets due to vitamin D deficiency is preventable by getting enough vitamin D in your […]
We know that a poor diet and inactivity, two common factors of the Western diet and way of life, can lead to type 2 diabetes. But what’s not discussed very much is how so many people are dealing with this disease for other, lesser-known reasons. Reasons that are sometimes outside of their control. Have you […]
Difficulty concentrating, impulsiveness, excessive energy and inability to sit still are some of the most common symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The number of children diagnosed with ADHD continues to increase, but researchers don’t know why. Currently, it’s estimated that 9 percent of American teens and over 4 percent of American adults have […]
Does your child complain about knee pain? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common health condition found in growing adolescents, usually those who are experiencing growth spurts. It can be worrying, but when diagnosed and managed well, it can be treated and dealt with in the patient. Here’s what you need to look for, and the natural […]
Can you really boost your metabolism? When most people think of what it means to have a “high metabolism,” they picture someone who’s “luckily” naturally thin. We assume these people can maintain a healthy body composition mostly due to their genetics, despite whether they try to eat a healthy diet and exercise or not. While […]
Whether you’re looking to skyrocket immune function, decrease disease risk or simply improve your overall health, probiotics can make a worthy addition to your daily routine. What are probiotics? Nestled inside your gut are trillions of live microorganisms that make up the microbiome. Many of these bacterial cells are considered “good bacteria” and help support immune […]
Did you know that bacteria might actually keep you healthy? It all just depends on the type of bacteria. In this case, we’re talking about probiotics — one of the most widely researched natural solutions to gut health. For years, scientists and physicians have observed the many benefits of probiotics for not just the gut, but […]
L-arginine (or arginine) is a type of amino acid, and as we know, amino acids are the “building blocks” of proteins. We obtain arginine from our diets, especially animal sources of protein foods, including beef and other types of red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. In addition to occurring naturally in “complete proteins” that […]
Not a week goes by without seeing an article about how too much sitting can be hazardous to your health. This is particularly concerning given how many Americans live a sedentary lifestyle, thanks in large part to sitting for hours upon hours a day at work. And thanks to these reports, more and more people […]
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it […]
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), almost 1.7 million cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the U.S. alone in 2015 — including over 222,000 liposuction procedures, many of which were performed to remove cellulite. (1) Cellulite removal procedures are growing in popularity as more and more people struggle to maintain a […]
Currently, a major topic in the field of obesity research is the link between obesity and the hormone leptin. Some evidence suggests that obese-prone individuals don’t respond to increasing leptin levels in the same way that non-obese-prone individuals do, which is the reason obesity is now being associated with possible “leptin resistance.” Scientists first discovered leptin in […]
Thank you for your question, and kudos to you for reaching out! Asking for help can be very difficult. By asking this question, you are taking steps to take care of yourself—which is super important! You are not alone. In 2017, the National Institute for Health estimated 3.2 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 in […]
There’s loads of advice out there regarding how to lose weight quickly, and often with the least possible effort involved. And while your primary reason for wanting to learn how to lose belly fat may be due to vanity, there are also loads of convincing health reasons for wanting to trim down your waistline as […]
When you think about burning fat, you probably think about exercises such as running, cycling, and the elliptical. Conversely, when you think about resistance training – such as lifting weights, bodyweight exercises and using a suspension trainer – you probably think about building muscle and getting stronger. And of course, resistance training does help with […]
In my previous article, The 5 Stages of Marriage and How to Read Your Love Map, I offered a simple love map for understanding the way to have a passionate relationship that lasts through the years. The key to a great love life turns out to be something most of us try and avoid, disillusionment. […]
Wake up. Get ready for work. Sit in the car during traffic for 45 minutes. Arrive at work. Sit at desk, check emails and do some work. Move to conference room and yawn your way through an hour-long meeting. Order lunch from your computer without getting up. Lunch arrives. Eat at your desk while simultaneously […]
Omega-3 (or omega three) fatty acids get a fair amount of time in the press and a great deal of respect at this point, but do you know what omega-3s are? What omega-3 benefits could convince you to add more oily fish (or maybe a supplement) to your diet? Are omega-3 foods really that big of […]
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 fatty acids get a fair amount of time in the press and a great deal of respect at this point, but do you know what omega-3s are? What omega-3 benefits could convince you to add more oily fish (or maybe a supplement) to your diet? Are omega-3 foods really that big of […]','https://iamfitandhealthy.zifinancial.com/2019/09/07/top-11-omega-3-benefits-and-how-to-get-more-omega-3-in-your-diet/', 'https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Omega-3-benefits_HEADER.jpg');){kind=link}