Health Benefits of Fish Oils

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Health Benefits of Fish Oils

Ahh, fish oils, the never ending debate on how much and how to consume them. Here's the skinny: fish oils come from fatty fish. Yes, specifically the tissue of fatty fish such as trout, mackerel, tuna, herring, sardines and salmons. Nutritionists often favor fish oils because of two main ingredients: DHA and EPA, which are two types of Omeda-3 fatty acids. The fillets alone of oily fish contain 30% oil. White fish only contains high concentrations of oil in the liver and have much less oil. Oily fish are also good sources of vitamins A and D. 

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5 Bad Habits to Drop Today

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5 Bad Habits to Drop Today

The key things to remember is healthier habits have an instant effect on the body. And just as the good habits effect our system immediately, so do the bad ones. If you're embarking down a healthier path for your life, you may be struggling with the changes, especially if they're dramatic. An example: going from never working out to working out 5 times per week. Or cutting bread and unhealthy sugary foods out of your diet. Here are 5 daily habits you should drop now. 

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5 Ways to Improve Your Health

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5 Ways to Improve Your Health

There is so much information out there about how to live a healthy life and what habits really translate to that. It can be frustrating and sometimes advice can seem quite complicated. We have 5 simple ways you can improve your health starting today. Gone are the days of debating what matters for your health. Here's what you need to know. 

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Amazing Health Benefits of Herbs

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Amazing Health Benefits of Herbs

Herbs, those fragrant culinary delicacies, offer so much more than just flavoring and garnishing our food.  Whether you buy them at the grocery store, a farmer’s market or grow your own, these tender plants harbor a wealth of health benefits just waiting for you to discover. Since ancient times, herbs have been used for medicinal purposes concentrated in teas and tinctures.  More recently, herbs health properties have been realized due to the various nutrients and polyphenols they provide. 

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How To Understand Your Gut Better

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How To Understand Your Gut Better

Paying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. 

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Trans Fats May Affect Memory Health

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Trans Fats May Affect Memory Health

Many studies have showed its effects on the heart, but other research is showing a high consumption of these trans fats actually may have a significant impact on our memory.

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6 Ways to a Flatter Stomach

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6 Ways to a Flatter Stomach

Belly fat or visceral fat is a huge proponent of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can even bring on stroke. Here are 5 ways to a flatter stomach. For many people, the waist is often the first place excess fat goes. Here are 6 ideas to try for saying goodbye to that belly fat.

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Is Your House Making You Fat?

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Is Your House Making You Fat?

The average person makes 200 food decisions a day according to research at Cornell University in the U.S. According to a report by Healthista, the layout of your house affects food and exercise habits. You could unwittingly be eating more food than you need as a result. 

 

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Vitamin supplement may reduce skin cancer

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Vitamin supplement may reduce skin cancer

A new Australian study suggests a vitamin supplement may reduce a person’s risk for skin cancer. Australian researchers have found that form of vitamin B3, called nicotinamide, may decrease non-melanoma skin cancers by 23 percent. The supplement was shown to reduce non-melanoma skin cancers when taken twice a day. 

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How to Fight Your Genetic Destiny

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How to Fight Your Genetic Destiny

On World Health News radio, Dr. Samadi recently had a conversation with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor around his new book The Gene Therapy Plan: Taking Control of Your Genetic Destiny. Dr. Gaynor touched on while it's important for individuals to understand their risk factors, it's even more important that they understand they can do something about them.

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5 Supplements to Avoid

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5 Supplements to Avoid

Did you know that more than half of Americans take some form of a dietary supplement? In fact, Americans spend about $30 billion on dietary supplements each year. Many people take dietary supplements because they are often marketed as safer than prescription drugs due to being made from natural products. But how safe are they?

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Less Sleep, More Food Cravings

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Less Sleep, More Food Cravings

Getting enough sleep is one of the best habits you can have for your health. But do we pay enough attention to it? A new study shows the relation to food cravings and sleeping less. We explore (and hopefully get you sleeping better.)

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March Madness: The Hoops vs. Your Health

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March Madness: The Hoops vs. Your Health

March Madness has everyone excited but it's important to remember your health and how to eat well during this time. Here's some health tips for you to remember while you're cheering at the next game.

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