Seasonal allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly identifies harmless substances—like pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds—as dangerous invaders. To protect you, your immune system releases chemicals called histamines. These histamines trigger familiar allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, and itchiness. In...
Tuna salad makes a light yet satisfying lunch—if you like tuna. I do. It also offers several health benefits: High in protein Rich in omega-3 fatty acids Low in saturated fat Packed with vitamins and minerals Low in calories Important note: we must be cautious in the...
(The following article was written for the March 2022 issue of Get Healthy magazine, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Chia seeds have been popular since they appeared on a ch-ch-ch-Chia Pet ram in 1982. To answer your burning question, yes, the seeds are the same...
Here’s a big surprise (not): your diet influences the health of your skin. Besides the natural aging process, other factors that affect our skin include sun exposure, alcohol consumption, stress, smoking, high intake of processed foods, dry weather, certain soaps. Dairy products and whey protein have been...
Today, more than ever, we’re looking for ways to stay healthy. To be clear, there is no magic potion, exercise routine, supplement, or diet plan that will guarantee your optimal health. The good news is that there are many ways you can increase your odds of...