It’s common knowledge that Aloe vera is an effective treatment for sunburn and other minor skin irritations. But did you know that Aloe is also an immune stimulant, an effective remedy to help heal wounds, a significant source of vitamins and minerals, a digestive aid and is now being researched as a component in the ... Continue Reading
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Poor Dietary Choices are Killing Millions Worldwide
A new study published this month states that an alarming 1 in 5 global deaths are directly linked to a poor diet. That statistic amounts to nearly 11 million people each year, worldwide – higher than deaths related to smoking tobacco, which is currently estimated to be about 8 million each year.
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Coffee’s True Kick Comes From its Antioxidants
Did you know that in a typical Western diet, coffee provides more antioxidants than the combined value from fruits and vegetables? While many fruits and vegetables, particularly berries, contain higher levels of antioxidants, studies show that you are far more likely to consume 2-3 cups of coffee each day over eating 2-3 ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of the Ketogenic Diet
By now, you have likely heard of the Ketogenic Diet that was all over the wellness scene last year. Thanks to endorsements from celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry, the Keto Diet was all over social media throughout 2018 and continues to be one of the most popular researched diet ... Continue Reading
6 Wellness Trends to Watch for in 2019
Now that we are one month into the New Year, you will start to see an emergence of forecasts in areas of wellness. There are countless, predicted trends for 2019 but these are the six that we feel will dominate Wellness news and are worthy of your attention …
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5 Questions about Collagen Answered
Collagen is so much more than just a beauty product. It is vital to our overall health, both inside and out. But what exactly is this wellness buzzword all about and how do we use collagen to boost our health regimen?
In the Midland Health blog post entitled Continue Reading