Have you ever heard of intermittent fasting, or IF for short? It’s a way of planning when you eat instead of just what you eat. People who do IF switch between times when they eat and times when they don’t. Some do it to feel healthier, some to lose weight, and others just to see how their bodies react. But is it safe, and does it really work? Let’s break it down. What Happens When You Fast? When you don’t eat for a while, usually at least 12 hours, your body changes how it

Staying healthy can feel challenging when you are balancing school, sports, late nights, and stress. Your immune system is constantly working to protect you, and the food you eat plays a major role in how strong that protection is. Teens often focus on grades, activities, and social life, but what you choose to fuel your body with can shape how you feel every day. Eating in a way that supports your immune system is not complicated, and understanding the basics can help you st

Every single day, your body quietly fights off millions of microscopic invaders, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins, and you don’t even notice. That’s all thanks to your immune system, a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that act like your body’s personal security team. When it’s strong, you recover faster, stay energized, and rarely get sick. But when it’s weakened, from stress, poor nutrition, or lack of sleep, you might notice more colds, fatigue, or slower

Introduction We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” but did you know that what’s on your plate can also affect what’s on...

Hello and welcome to the HEAL blog! In this blog post, we're going to be talking about something super important that is often...