The answer is YES.
You have probably heard of Omega-3 fatty acids and Omega-6 fatty acids. These are the “essential” fatty acids (FA) that have to be consumed in your diet as your body is unable to produce them.
There is a lot of information out there on topics related to your health. Can you tell tell fiction from fact? Let's discuss a few statements below.
Ginger (the rhizome or root of Zingiber officinalis) is an herb that is commonly used in Asian cooking and has also been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. The phytochemicals in ginger have been studied for their effects on a wide range of processes in our bodies, including inflammation and cancer.
I commonly wonder and get asked about the health benefits of different foods. Turmeric is one that has been studied and gets a lot of attention. Of note, most studies have been small and not very strong.
Recently, in 2017, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) Guideline came out introducing new categories of high blood pressure.
"I should start cooking more."
"I should exercise more."
"I should start reading more."
"Everyone has a doctor in him; we just have to help him in his work. The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. ...to eat when you are sick, is to feed your sickness." -- Hippocrates
Dr Richa Mittal discusses how to deal with stress eating and mindless eating in this blog post about food as a coping mechanism.
I have previously discussed the importance of sleep, food intake and exercise before. If you are experiencing weight gain, tune into these 3 not so obvious reasons why you might be gaining weight.
So, I get this question often.
How much exercise do I need? Are there things I can do outside of formal exercise that can help my health?
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