According to Dr. Monisha Bhanote, FCAP, founder and CEO of WellKula, plant-based foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as oils, nuts, seeds, and tofu have a high alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content.
Therefore, women who are overweight or have obesity who increase their intake of omega-3 PUFAs could experience a reduced risk of breast cancer by lowering inflammation in the body, Bhanote explained.
Read MoreAccording to Dr. Monisha Bhanote, FCAP, founder and CEO of WellKula, plant-based foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as oils, nuts, seeds, and tofu have a high alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content.
Therefore, women who are overweight or have obesity who increase their intake of omega-3 PUFAs could experience a reduced risk of breast cancer by lowering inflammation in the body, Bhanote explained.
Read MoreDr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, Integrative & Functional Medicine says, "Multivitamins are best taken early in the day, either with breakfast or lunch. Multivitamins commonly contain fat-soluble vitamins such as D, E, A, and K, which are absorbed better by fat-containing foods. In contrast, B vitamins are water-soluble and can be taken with or without food. In order to benefit from the energy boost that B vitamins can provide, taking them earlier in the day is preferable, preferably before 2 p.m. A multivitamin or B complex that contains B6 has the potential to interfere with sleep quality and make dreams more vivid."
Read MoreThose aches and pains might not be muscle pains at all. “Our fascia, the connective tissue that functions as an information highway throughout the body,” explains Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABIOM, CCMS, and YMTS, “needs to be nourished to prevent and relieve back pain…”
Read MoreYou might know your Myers-Briggs personality type, but do you know your dominant dosha?
If your most prevalent dosha is the pitta dosha, you might be especially passionate and sharp-minded. But, according to Ayurvedic practitioners, a pitta imbalance can show up as probs like heartburn and headaches.
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