This New Eating Disorder is on the Rise: Is it Affecting You?
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis that was introduced into the DSM-V in 2013. Since then, eating and digestive disorders have increased as a result of the pandemic and lockdown restrictions. So, it’s more important...
The Health Benefits of an Organic Garden
Many scientific studies have shown that organic gardening is beneficial for soil, plants, insects, animals, water and air quality, as well as human health. Organic gardening is defined as growing fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, or seeds using natural methods (no...
Alcohol and Health
This is a good time of year to explore alcohol and health. The holiday season is right around the corner – a time when people generally eat more, drink more, and loosen their boundaries when it comes to healthy living. The thought process is often, “I’ll just enjoy...
Food as Medicine: Cancer-Fighting Foods
Many people today are confused about diet, especially when it comes to cancer prevention and cancer recovery. The “sugar feeds cancer” concept has caused many to avoid fresh fruits and other critical nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains and other...