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Albert and Casey Luna believe that tea isn’t getting a fair shake. In a world filled with coffee houses and coffee drinkers, tea is so neglected that the Lunas decided it was time for some balance. They opened Gruene Tea Haus, one of the few artisanal tea shops in the Hill Country, with a mission: to create an environment where tea lovers can come together to experience diverse and unique teas from around the world. “Tea is fundamentally different from coffee,” Albert says. “Historically, coffee shops have been hotbeds of innovation. It’s just that there’s something about the drink. But…
Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have received a $3 million grant to explore avenues to improve heart health.Dr. An Chao studies a coenzyme called NAD+ that is present in cells throughout our bodies. NAD+ was first discovered by scientists over a century ago. Compounds that boost NAD+ levels are sold as over-the-counter dietary supplements under a variety of trade names and are touted as potentially improving energy production, metabolism, and healthy aging.According to market research reports, NAD+ boosters account for 14% of all dollars spent on anti-aging products. Global sales of NAD+ boosters are projected to reach $488…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Vegan athlete Jennifer Hintenberger, a world record holder in kettlebell racing, starts her day with a nutritious green smoothie. jenifoto/Getty Images/Courtesy of Jennifer Hintenberger Kettlebell sports champion Jennifer Hintenberger shared her smoothie recipe to start the day.Ingredients like spinach, cherries, ginger and turmeric can help speed up recovery and prevent illness.Hintenberger has been vegan for more than 10 years and said it has helped him manage serious health issues. One elite athlete said that to feel and perform at his best, he starts each day with a smoothie packed…
The Executive Secretary, Civil Society Extension Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Mrs Sunday Okoronkwo, has called on state lawmakers to pass a law allowing six months maternity leave to enable women to practice exclusive breastfeeding. He made the call during a two-day legislative conference that brought together lawmakers from the 13 states of the federation to strategize and suggest solutions to the challenge of malnutrition in their states. The 2024 Legislative Retreat on Key Nutrition IssuesCS-lSUNN will take place from June 25th to 26th at the Dover Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. According to the CS-SUNN executive director, another objective of the retreat…
I still don’t know how this Sleepcast episode of “The Magical Moonlight Library” ends. Maybe that’s the point: Sleepcast is exactly what it sounds like: a podcast that helps you fall asleep. Or maybe I heard “the end” and didn’t notice. Headspace, the mental health app that houses audio content, slightly remixes its nightly bedtime stories so anxious sleepers like me can’t memorize the stories and keep track of time. (It’s clever, but it sure is effective.) I started Headspace’s 18-session “Find Your Best Sleep” course in April in search of strategies to calm my anxious mind and get to…
If you’re packing a potato or pasta salad for a picnic, try cooking and cooling the carbohydrates first: “This will help reduce blood sugar spikes by increasing the amount of resistant starch, which acts like fibre and is a great source of food for the good bacteria in your gut,” says nutritionist Madeleine Shaw.17. Facial sprayUse a mineral water mist with hyaluronic acid. “A mineral water mist will hydrate your skin without compromising the effectiveness of your makeup or sunscreen,” says Dr. Mahasa Salekhi, cosmetic physician and founder of SAS Aesthetics.”Adding hyaluronic acid to the mist will enhance its hydrating…
A report released in April by the Department of Health and Human Services found that more than 5 million American adults will receive mental health treatment in state-supervised mental health facilities in 2022, up from last year.But access to treatment depends heavily on where you live and the type of insurance you have, and more than half of adults receiving treatment live in just 10 states, leaving many Americans without access to mental health care.This year, as the Biden administration works to combat the mental health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has…
Health and wellness podcasts have become an essential resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest advancements in mental wellness, fitness, and nutrition. These podcasts serve as a dynamic platform providing insights based on the latest scientific research, allowing experts and enthusiasts alike to explore a wide range of topics. Listeners can explore the latest advancements in the field of dietary science, such as the benefits of a plant-based diet or the intricacies of intermittent fasting. Mental wellness discussions will cover a wide range of topics, including stress management, mindfulness techniques and improving sleep quality. Fitness enthusiasts…
Written by Pretty Bulldo Has been updated: June 30, 2024Lemon is often featured in Indian cuisine due to its power to enhance the taste of food and its multiple uses in the body. In this article, we will share some recipes that incorporate lemon ingredients and explain the importance of lemon in Indian cuisine. With their vibrant yellow colour and distinctive tartness, lemons are much more than just a garnish or flavour enhancer. In Indian cuisine, lemons play a vital role in adding tartness, balancing flavours and giving a refreshing flavour to a range of dishes. But beyond their culinary…
York Photo via Getty ImagesTaking a daily multivitamin or supplement may put you in a better position to be healthy, but if you’ve ever taken one and felt immediately ill, you know it’s never a fun experience — and it might even make you want to quit the habit altogether.Taking certain types of vitamins can cause a variety of gastrointestinal issues, says gastroenterologist David Poppers, M.D., of NYU Langone Medical Center. It’s not uncommon to experience abdominal pain or discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea.When it comes to vitamins and supplements, there are a number of factors that can cause stomach problems.…