Are Your Supplements Safe?
You would think that what’s on your supplement bottle would be the same as what’s in your supplement bottle. However, as evidenced by the recent allegations of mislabeling against four retail chains, this is not always the case. The investigation by the New York Attorney General was directed specifically towards herbal supplements. What was found …
Chocolate as a supplement?
Is chocolate healthy for you? It depends on the chocolate, since not all chocolate is created equal. Chocolate and health are only a beneficial combo if it’s the right kind of chocolate – as in dark chocolate. In fact, intervention studies on healthy and metabolically-dysfunctional volunteers have suggested that cocoa improves blood pressure, platelet aggregation …
Exercise for a smarter baby
Prenatal exercise may not guarantee a full-ride academic scholarship into an Ivy League school, but it may boost a baby’s brain health. Studies have compared the cognitive abilities of babies born from mothers who exercised during pregnancy and those who did not and have concluded that there indeed is a connection to brain health. According …
New Habits for Health
New Habits for Health: #1 Eat a high-protein breakfast. Want help with weight control, focus, and mood support? The simple solution can be found in eating a high-protein breakfast. With a New Year comes the opportunity to develop healthy habits, why not start with breakfast! Weight Management Did you know that missing …
Do You Know The Signs of Gluten Sensitivity?
If you frequently have headaches, digestive issues, or foggy thinking, you may be experiencing one of the symptoms of gluten sensitivity or perhaps even more serious, Celiac disease. With a market saturation of gluten in everything from crackers to soy sauce, is it any wonder that signs of gluten intolerance are coming out of the …
Are Your Supplements Safe?
You would think that what’s on your supplement bottle would be the same as what’s in your supplement bottle. However, as evidenced by the recent allegations of mislabeling against four retail chains, this is not always the case. The investigation by the New York Attorney General was directed specifically towards herbal supplements. What was found …
Exercise: Jump-start your immune system!
Let’s be honest the last thing you feel like doing when you have a cold is exercising, but unless you have a serious condition like bronchitis or pneumonia, then getting a move on is the best remedy! Don’t let the avoidance of the dreaded “E” word keep you from experiencing optimal health. Exercise: cold and …
The Wonders of Acupuncture
If you want a powerful boost to your immune system, consider acupuncture not only for treating disease, but preventing it as well. Research is continually demonstrating the many benefits of acupuncture especially as it relates to the immune system. One of the main functions of acupuncture is that it activates the defense systems in the …
Is Your Reproductive System Being Affected by BPA?
By now you probably have heard of the dangers of BPA or Bisphenol A especially as it relates to water bottles. But what are the specific concerns associated with this chemical? Bisphenol A is known as an endocrine disruptor which as the name implies interferes with the body’s endocrine system of hormone-secreting glands. One of …
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