Health

The American Heart Association has recently released an article advising against the use of coconut oil. The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease Advisory conducted research on saturated fats, and, in seven out of seven trials that were conducted, researchers found that coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol which is “bad cholesterol” and can also lead to cardiovascular disease.

However, there is always two sides to every story and local certified nutritionist,

Stress, anxiety and other issues can get in the way of our intimate connections. Luckily, the valley’s own Sex Docs, Drs. Cristina Bosch and John Robinson, have the cure. Oxytocin, aka the Love Hormone, is a powerful tool. It’s your body’s way of naturally boosting everything from feelings of optimism and well-being to your expressions of affection and social interactions. Get to know your oxytocin levels with these tips from the Sex Docs.

Have you wondered why your allergies may still be bothering you now that it’s summer? It may sound strange but your gut may be causing your allergies to flare up. Your sinuses are directly connected to your digestive tract and both the respiratory tract and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are immune barriers – these systems help protect the body from foreign substances. The common culprit for allergy symptoms is often toxicity and leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut syndrome, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is the result of damage to the intestinal lining. When the GI tract is damaged and the walls are weakened, there...

Looking to get in shape this summer? Well, it’s never too late to get that bikini body and, lucky for you, Phoenix is one of the best places to get that! Adam Maielua, one of Scottsdale’s top personal trainers and the lead instructor of The Body Lab, a boutique fitness studio with two Arizona locations, has a few tips to get you into that summer-bod shape.