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What Really Causes Heartburn?
I think we have all enjoyed a big meal only to find ourselves suffering a while later with gas, bloating, or even that burning sensation we have come to know as ‘heartburn’. When that happens, I would venture to guess that you reach for one of those over-the-counter medications that is supposed to stop the burn. Now that may provide a temporary feeling of relief, but did you know that you are actually inhibiting the digestion of all that food you just ate?
The Heart Knows – Do You?
When someone talks about heart problems or you feel your heart racing when you're under stress, where do your thoughts go? What do you do?
The heart is an amazing organ and with the help of the circulatory system it keeps us going day after day. Here's some fun facts about the heart:
• One drop of blood has about 250 million red blood cells.
• The body holds about 5 liters of blood in the average adult.
Tasty Ways to Boost Immune Function
Over the last two years, more and more people have awoken to the joy of home cooking. Meals we make from scratch can be healthier, especially if we are using organic ingredients, plus there is just something that adds to the taste when the meal is made with love. Have you ever wondered what it is that makes a meal 'healthier'?
For a meal to really be healthy, the ingredients have to be able to activate or boost the function of one of our body systems. The only way to really do that is to start with fresh, organic ingredients and an understanding of what function you want the food to support in your body. Today we are going to support the immune system by choosing three recipes that have ingredients high in an immunomodulating constituent called D-Beta Glucan.
Scar Scar Go Away
For most of us, a scar is something we want to hide. If you're a woman, you're looking for a matching foundation that will blend away the discoloration. For the men, well, you may be able to get away with wearing your scar as a badge of honor. So whether you are showing off your scar or you are doing your best to hide it, either way, your scar is doing you no favors when it comes to your overall health and wellness.
The Science Behind
The School Lunch and Test Score Connection
Abstract
In the writing of this essay, several studies were reviewed to obtain the groundwork, including studies that clearly showed a direct correlation between food quality and learning. Of all the studies identified through the use of the LIRN and Google Scholar databases, none were found that presented information clearly opposing the topic. As a result of the research, a hypothesis was formed showing improved nutrition in school food programs would create an overall increase in standardized test scores by improving the internal learning environment.
Essential Oils as a Treatment for Psychiatric Disorders
Abstract
This essay explores two peer-reviewed articles that explored the potential uses for essential oils in the therapeutic treatment of psychiatric disorders. As anxiety is recognized as one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders, studies with a focus in this area were chosen.