Wellness Works NW

11/20/2025

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-glutamate-diet-linked-brain-migraine.html

Veterans with Gulf War Illness experienced significant improvement in migraine symptoms after following a diet low in glutamate, a component of flavor-enhancing food additives commonly found in processed foods, according to new research presented by Georgetown University and American University scie...

11/18/2025

Hey Folks! Here is our latest Fuel Your Wellness post by Summer D Clemenson. Read it at https://www.wellnessworksnw.com/popcorn-is-a-must/

11/17/2025

https://youtu.be/XwoFTcpI2ME?si=_QYQzm03RihAfzLI

The bubonic plague killed so many people in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa that that natural selection event is still rippling through our genomes...

10/28/2025

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-gluten-sensitivity-linked-gutbrain-interaction.html

A study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10% of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.

10/16/2025

https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

09/01/2025

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/watermelon

This is an evidence-based review of watermelon, with detailed information on its health benefits, nutrient content, plant compounds and more.

08/27/2025

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7962690/does-coffee-cause-inflammation-what-a-dietitian-has-to-say/

Does coffee cause inflammation? Read what a registered dietitian thinks based on what the science suggests.

08/25/2025

https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/a63237886/foods-high-in-potassium/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_pre_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18454884683&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18454971323&gbraid=0AAAAADA2LlJ44ROiJNmsErzJTQVw_I3ml&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpoWsmYCgjwMVOwRECB3uSS0eEAAYASAAEgIvF_D_BwE

Bananas are great, but here’s some options to get even more of the essential vitamin.

07/24/2025

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/move-over-oatmeal-7-grains-you-should-try-for-breakfast

Bored by your usual bowl of morning oatmeal? Fear not because you’ve got options. Here are seven other nutritious grains to jumpstart your day.

07/19/2025

https://www.earth.com/news/common-sweetener-may-directly-damage-the-brain/

A common sweetener, erythritol, causes stress in brain vessel cells, reduces protective nitric oxide, and blocks clot-busting signals.

07/18/2025

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/women-health/vaginal-moisturizers-and-lubricants-whats-the-difference-which-do-i-buy/

07/15/2025

https://www.healthline.com/health/itchy-vagina-during-period

Learn about potential causes of vaginal itch during your period, such as irritation, yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis.