Yvette La-Garde Well Blog Editor, VitaMedica Each day, we are reminded to adopt healthy dietary and lifestyle habits to extend our health span. But, what about extending our lifespan? Is there anything we could be doing to live longer? Data from a large study suggests that just by eating spicy foods regularly throughout the… Continue Reading
capsaicin
2014 Weight Loss Supplements Guide
According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, weight loss continues to be the number one New Year’s resolution every year, as two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Sure, you can start with changing your eating habits and increasing your physical activity, but who doesn’t want a little help reaching the ultimate weight loss… Continue Reading
Cayenne Pepper
(Capsicum frutescens) The name cayenne comes from where this spice was believed to originate – the Cayenne region of French Guiana. Cayenne pepper is made from the finely ground seeds and pods of various chilies. Health Benefits The hot and spicy flavor associated with cayenne pepper is capsaicin, an anti-inflammatory compound that when… Continue Reading