Do you ever get the “silent treatment” in your marriage or romantic relationship? You know the other person is angry. You can see the anger or even outright hostility. But he or she simply won’t tell you what’s wrong, or even how to solve this issue. If this sounds familiar, then you’ve experienced a negative … Read more
Coconut oil is one of the most popular health and beauty products on the market. It can be used for your hair or skin, or even ingested, and is often regarded for its positive medicinal properties. You have probably seen coconut oil mentioned a lot in the past few years, but you may still be … Read more
Picture this: You have a long list of things to do, and you have no idea where to start. If you’re anything like me, you want to get everything done at the same time so it is all behind you and you can move on. But how can you decide what needs to be done … Read more
Up to 60% of the human adult body is made up of water, and how much water someone retains fluctuates depending upon their eating habits. For example, eating a high-salt diet can trigger your cells to soak up and retain water. Any excess water that your body is holding onto is called “water weight.” Water … Read more
Are you looking to eat healthier foods? Or are you trying to lose a few pounds? Either way, one of the simplest and most effective things you can do is to substitute what you’re currently eating with some healthier options. Specifically, if you can get into the habit of eating foods that are proven to … Read more
Two of the most common machines you will find at gyms are the elliptical machine and a treadmill. Many people even choose to have one or both of these exercise machines in their homes. Both are designed to help with weight loss and keeping fit. But which one is better? The short answer is that … Read more
Hiking may be the best exercise ever. It hits on many levels. Hiking is great physical exercise. The beauty of nature soothes your spirit. Longer hikes give you time to be creative and think through difficult problems. Hiking can be a great social experience. Hiking helps to reduce stress, get you physically fit and even … Read more
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to get out of.” – Anonymous Habits make the man. Or in some cases bad habits can unmake the man. On DGH we talk about how to improve habits all the time. But what about all those bad habits. We all have a … Read more
It’s a common issue. You’ve decided to start taking probiotics, but you keep reading conflicting information regarding the best time to take them. It can be confusing to figure out what is the best time to take probiotics, and the reason is simple: Different brands give different instructions, so you’re never sure which piece of … Read more
Have you heard the expression that your gut is your second brain? It’s true—the gut contains 100 million neurons that control not only your digestion but also your mental and physical health. That said, it’s no wonder why you want to make sure to keep your gut healthy. In order to maintain a healthy gut, … Read more