8 Stress Reducing Foods

8 Stress Reducing Foods

Stress is a physiological response that happens in the body in response to a stressor. Normally we associate stress with a hard job, difficult family problems, busy schedules, or hard exams, but we can become stressed due to imbalances in the body not necessarily caused by those external factors. Nutrient imbalances, blood sugar increases, and low hormone levels can all lead to stress. It is important to understand that stress is not always just a product of a stressful lifestyle and that sometimes the stress you feel is an indicator something is imbalance internally. When these imbalances occur our cortisol production is increased from the adrenal glands, which sets off a cascade of negative effects in our body. Luckily there are stress reducing foods that can ease the cortisol imbalances.

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12 Reasons for Acne Caused By Hormones

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12 Reasons for Acne Caused By Hormones

In each pore of our skin, we have sebaceous glands that produce sebum, an oil-like liquid, which helps to moisturize and protect our skin. When too many dead skin cells collect on the top of the skin in conjunction with high amounts of sebum, this can create a clog in our sebaceous glands and will result in inflammation. Our body will respond to this inflammation by sending white blood cells to the site of the clog which forms the white-headed pimples called acne. Imbalance hormone levels can impact the amount of oil we produce which causes hormonal acne.

9 Negative Effects Of Alcohol

9 Negative Effects Of Alcohol

Alcohol can be a fun way to socialize with friends and family, but it comes with a price to your health. It isn’t a surprise that alcohol is not the healthiest beverage to consume. The third most preventable cause of death is from alcohol-related causes coming in at 95,000 deaths per year. Drinking more than 4 alcoholic beverages for men and 3 for women per day is considered heavy drinking and can put high levels of harm on your body. Here we will discuss the negative effects of alcohol.

6 Anti-Stress Foods

6 Anti-Stress Foods

Stress is a physiological response that happens in the body in response to a stressor. Normally we associate stress with a hard job, difficult family problems, busy schedules, or hard exams, but we can become stressed due to imbalances in the body not necessarily caused by those external factors. Nutrient imbalances, blood sugar increases, and low hormone levels can all lead to stress. It is important to understand that stress is not always just a product of a stressful lifestyle and that sometimes the stress you feel is an indicator something is imbalanced internally. When these imbalances occur our cortisol production is increased from the adrenal glands, which sets off a cascade of negative effects in our body. Luckily there are anti-stress foods that can ease the cortisol imbalances.

Alcohol Effects on Mood

Alcohol Effects on Mood

Many people associate the negative health effects of alcohol with liver and kidney problems, but unfortunately, alcohol’s damage does not end there. When ingested, alcohol can actually elicit many harmful effects on our mood chemicals called neurotransmitters. Negative impacts on these neurotransmitters will affect our emotions and cognitive abilities. The brain’s neurotransmitters work on a balance between the inhibitory and excitatory effects. They should both be equal to each other in normal circumstances, but with alcohol consumption they become imbalanced, and then overcompensation can occur in the long term. The inhibitory neurotransmitters are responsible for decreasing responsiveness to neurons, causing a sedative effect. The excitatory neurotransmitters are responsible for increasing responsiveness to neurons. It is important to understand the way alcohol effects on mood especially if you deal with current mental health problems.

6 Long Term Health Effects of Fad Diets 

6 Long Term Health Effects of Fad Diets 

Keto, Atkins, paleo, juice cleanses, OMAD (one meal a day), IIFYM (if it fits your macros), Jenny Craig, and Weight Watchers are all some of the most popular fad diets that people fall victim to trying. It is estimated that 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. The common denominator between all of these diets is that they all make you eat a lower amount of calories by restricting types or amounts of food you eat to promote a calorie deficit. They are usually backed by a small amount of science without many long-term trials. You know these diets because most of them have a large social media presence to make them trendy. Think about a time where you or someone you know has tried one of these diets, how long could they stick to it and keep the weight off? Were they satisfied with the diet? The truth is, we are not meant to eat only foods based on a strict diet plan with no flexibility.

Many people try these fad diets and see a small amount of progress which leads them into a downward spiral of excessive dieting and combining food rules to have quicker results. The problem is that excessive restriction of certain types and amounts of foods is a sign of disordered eating. Over time this can do more harm than good. Here we talk about long term health effects caused by fad diets and disordered eating patterns.

6 Outcomes of Disordered Eating

6 Outcomes of Disordered Eating

9% of the population is affected by eating disorders worldwide, and most of them start from ‘harmless’ diets which are actually rooted in disordered eating habits.

Common signs of disordered eating include:

Habitually counting calories

Viewing foods as either good or bad

Excessive food restriction in type or quantity

Spitting out food because you do not want the calories

Over exercising to burn off calories

Obsessive thoughts about food

Avoiding social event because you are afraid of eating fun foods

Wanting to lose as much weight as possible

It is important to be aware of these signs so that you can take action to dismantle your disordered eating habits. Many people do not know the harm that disordered eating can actually do to your body, which is what will be discussed further here.

What is the Follicular Phase?

What is the Follicular Phase?

The follicular phase is one of the four phases of the menstrual cycle. All the phases are important and have their own unique functions that impact hormones. The follicular phase starts from day one of your period and lasts until ovulation occurs. Remember that the menstrual phase part of the follicular phase. The duration that you bleed on your period is the menstrual phase. The follicular phase is unique because, during this time, your hormone and energy levels increase in anticipation for ovulation, which is where these levels will peak.

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11 Harmful Effects of Caffeine

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11 Harmful Effects of Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant substance found in tea leaves, coffee, and cocoa beans. When consumed, caffeine inhibits adenosine receptors in the brain. These help us relax and chill out, so we are more awake and alert when these receptors are inhibited by caffeine consumption. Caffeine affects many parts of the body due to the stimulatory effect, and many people do not know how much they consume. An average amount of caffeine is 70 -150mg (the same as 1-2 cups of coffee). Many pre-workout supplements and caffeine pills can contain up to 300mg per serving/dosage. It is important to know the harmful effects of caffeine so you can get to the root of unwanted symptoms.

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