Selenium is a naturally occurring essential trace element found in soil, rocks, plants, and water. Its main roles within the body are to promote immune system function and thyroid hormone metabolism [1]. Selenium Deficiency While selenium deficiency is generally unheard of in healthy individuals, studies are showing intake is decreasing in many parts of the world. The problem with selenium is the content in…
As the world seems to shrink with international trade and Internet connectivity, more consumers are examining their purchases than ever before. The food that you purchase at the market usually comes from a variety of locations, from Mexico to Latin America. Although the food selection might be diverse, it's important to be aware of the items' backgrounds as they're quickly purchased. In fact,…
Your closet is a cluttered mess, your inbox is full of unanswered correspondence, you have a presentation coming due that you haven’t started. You haven’t gone to the gym in a month, and you feel absolutely no motivation to change your attitude. Worse, nothing excites you and your attitude is full-on negative. What you do feel is guilt, embarrassment over your sluggishness, and…
Bananas are synonymous with being the food of choice for our closest relatives, primates, who seem to find them quite literally a-peeling. However, this love of bananas seems to be for a very good reason, and if you start eating them every day, you will understand why. Originating from Southeast Asia, the banana has been long used by Chinese healthcare practitioners for lowering…
Being vegetarian or vegan is the current trend and many people are turning towards this new trend for different reasons. You may have your own reasons for being vegetarian, but at the same time, you may have concerns regarding your body’s daily nutritional needs too. Mostly vegetarians struggle to reach out to their daily protein target as vegetarian food is considered to be…
Modern life comes with many aggravations. People often feel like they have too much to do and not enough hours in the day to do it. You probably face many situations where a deadline approaches too quickly or you forget to do something important. The best way to avoid such misfortune in the future is to simplify your life. You can give yourself…
There are many reasons why backpacking is a great choice for a vacation, but here are the three reasons everybody should try backpacking at least once. Picture this – you’re walking along the coast. A warm breeze ruffles your hair and brings with it the smell of saltwater. You stretch your legs out in front of you, eating up the miles as you…
After you've chosen the main color for your paint job, you may feel like the fun's over. However, there are tons of ways to integrate color by painting in often-overlooked spots of the home. The best part is the level of commitment is much lower if you decide you want to change the look of your space frequently. When adding accent paint color…