3 Ways to Shield Your Skin from Sugar Damage
Ready to learn 3 ways to shield your skin from sugar damage? Few people know how sugar can take its toll on your skin. Eating too much sugar can impact the collagen matrix of the skin which gives skin its structure, smooth and youthful appearance. Sugar can make your skin sag lead to premature aging […]
4 Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health
Ready to learn 4 Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health? The relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing is an area of ongoing research. I am excited that it could lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Although the progress that has been made so far is very promising, there […]
Ready to Move Your Mental Health?
Ready to Move Your Mental Health? Ever wonder how exercise impacts mental health? Existing scientific research overwhelmingly indicates that exercise and physical activity benefit mental health. Three decades of science make it clear: exercise should be integrated into prevention and treatment of mental illness and promotion of mental wellness. Routinely moving our bodies is a […]
5 Mood Boosting Foods to Eat Every Day
We all feel blue from time to time, and food can play an important role in helping us lift our mood and improve our outlook on life. I support people every day in their health journey, part of which includes improving their moods. Here are a few of my favorite foods that give our brain […]
Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?
Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart? Too much added sugar can be one of the greatest threats to cardiovascular disease. “Basically, the higher the intake of added sugar, the higher the risk for heart disease,” – Dr. Hu, professor of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The effects of added sugar […]
Your Immune System Needs Exercise!
I have always felt my daily dose of 30 minute bootcamp sessions is my best way to boost my immune system. Science proves me right !!! Your immune system NEEDS exercise! A 2019 review in the Journal of Sport and Health Science found that moderate exercise boosts your immune system defense activity and metabolic health. […]
Science and Your Gut/Skin Connection
The science of the gut/skin connection is not new! Beauty begins on the inside and we’re going to take a little dive into the connection between our skin and gut. Researchers at Duke University were aware of a connection between skin health and gut health way back in the 1930’s when they connected the dots […]
Is Depression A Chemical Imbalance?
Is Depression A Chemical Imbalance? After decades of study, there is now a big question about whether serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research.A huge study just published in Molecular Psychiatry (1) suggests that depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance, and calls […]
Mental Health Tips for Stressful Times
Over the past several days, the situation in Ukraine 🇺🇦 has escalated into war and many of us are feeling anxious, sad, fearful and angry. In this special episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, I share what I am doing to build mental resilience in these times of stress. Mental Health Tips for Stressful […]