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Our brain is one of the most vital organs in our body, responsible for controlling everything we do and think. It is so important that it is not only encased in our skull, but also protected by a blood brain barrier otherwise known as the BBB. The BBB is a tightly woven layer of cells that separates the bloodstream from the brain tissue, regulating what can enter and exit the brain.

As we age, damage accumulates in our bodies due to everyday exposures that will ultimately result in cell death. Over time, these factors will naturally predispose us to cancer and other diseases. There are several factors that influence the aging process of the human body. Lifestyle choices and habits play a large role in determining how the aging process will go. Important factors and habits that influence the aging process in our bodies include hydration, sleep, mental state, environmental toxins, and exercise. Improving any or all of these factors in your everyday life can significantly improve the way your body ages.

One of the common misconceptions people have about their health is that cholesterol is unhealthy. As a matter of fact, not only is cholesterol good for you, but a deficiency of cholesterol can be dangerous. The liver produces 75% of the cholesterol content in the body, while the remaining 25% comes from the food we eat. The misconception stems from where we get that remaining 25%. Cholesterol consumption becomes a problem when the diet is lacking in fiber, lacking in essential fatty acids, is high in calories or is high in refined carbohydrates. However, the body knows what to do with the cholesterol it gets from food and the excess gets excreted.

Cholesterol is a key part in the body’s ability to heal, it serves an antioxidant and is the precursor to bile acid, which enables us to digest fats. While the dangers of consuming an excess in bad cholesterol is well told, the risks of low levels of cholesterol have on health are often lost on the general public. It is present in each cell of our body and the body produces cholesterol to preform many key tasks which are vital to our health.

There’s a common misconception that all fats are bad for you and all fats contribute to high cholesterol and heart disease. The truth, however, is that our bodies need fat to function. Fats can help store and carry nutrients, provide protective insulation for our organs, contribute to better metabolism, form cell membrane integrity and permeability, and lessen fatigue.

The problem arises when we eat too much of the wrong fats combined with too little exercise and we don’t balance it out with the proper essential fats. The way it works is that the more fats in general we eat, the more essential fats we need to consume. If we optimize our intake of essential fats, we can indulge in saturated fats like butter, whip cream, and dark chocolate, in moderation without fear.

There’s no shortage of detox programs and ‘flat belly’ juice cleanses out there. “Detox” has become quite the buzzword, circulating through just about every influencer’s Instagram feed. But while detox programs have become hugely popular, actually detoxing the body seems to be harder than ever.

The idea behind detox plans is that we need to periodically cleanse the body of accumulated waste—like hitting some ‘reset’ button. And the idea that a few days of extreme dieting or fasting can clear the body of all its toxins and waste is very tempting, especially after a few nights out drinking or over-indulging a little during the holidays. Severely restricting food consumption, however, is at best not effective in the long-term and at worst pretty dangerous to your health. The rapid weight loss that occurs when fasting or only drinking ‘detox juice’ is your body losing water and muscle, not fat or ‘waste.’

Fortunately, the body has ways of naturally detoxifying itself. All we need to do is assist what’s already happening by making a few adjustments to our daily routine to achieve desired results.

The old adage of “you are what you eat” is actually only partially true. Yes, the quality of nutrition and calories that you consume are important factors of overall health. But how much of that nutrition your body is able to assimilate and incorporate into its muscles, neurons, and tissues is just as vital. And all that depends on your digestive system.The old adage of “you are what you eat” is actually only partially true. Yes, the quality of nutrition and calories that you consume are important factors of overall health. But how much of that nutrition your body is able to assimilate and incorporate into its muscles, neurons, and tissues is just as vital. And all that depends on your digestive system.

We’ve searched the surrounding Clifton area for only the best chiropractors. Our top 5 picks are listed below along with their contact information.

The world is full of germs. The good news: exposure to germs allows your body to adapt and strengthen accordingly. Even better news: there are ways to empower your immune system without having to get sick.

Tis the season for waiting in airport lines, spending a little too much money, Googling gift ideas, getting stuck in traffic, navigating through crowds, dealing with fluctuating COVID-19 regulations, and of course, family.

“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.”

― John Muir, John of the Mountains: The Unpublished Journals of John Muir