Families are a complex collection of personalities with unique idiosyncrasies—each individual member is often so distinct that it’s hard to fathom how everyone can peacefully coexist. Luckily, ...
Aging isn’t easy. And more than mentally coming to terms with getting older—which in and of itself can be difficult—the actual physical process of advancing in age is a cumbersome endeavor fill...
What Are Phytonutrients & Why Are They So Important?
Phytonutrients, sometimes referred to as phytochemicals, are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, berries, vegetables, whole grains, beans, herbs, spices, nuts, legumes, and seeds. Es...
How To Pair Probiotics & Prebiotics For A Happy Gut
When you see the word “probiotics,” your first thought is probably “yogurt.” And when you see the word “prebiotics,” your first thought is probably, “that’s a typo, they definitely meant to writ...
How Hyaluronic Acid Gives You Youthful Joints And Skin
Of all the old adages spoken throughout life, one of the truest among them might be “youth is wasted on the young.” As adults, we are reminded of that hard truth with every stiff and achy joint...
Can You Overcome The Junk Food Cycle?
When you consider how highly advanced our brains truly are, it seems counterintuitive that we would knowingly consume food and drink that’s loaded with toxins detrimental to our health. Artic...
All The Things Astaxanthin Can Do For You
As we’ve discussed in other articles, antioxidants are vitally important to your overall wellness as well as specific areas of concern such as cell protection and fighting free radicals. These ...
Is Your Heart Running Out Of These 3 Vital Nutrients?
The heart is the power center of the human body. It keeps the blood flowing from top to bottom, delivering key nutrients along the way that keep us healthy, help us manage ailments, and general...
The 6 Pillars Of Smart Nutrition
Article at a Glance: The 6 Pillars of Smart Nutrition guides you through the crucial aspects of personal health, touching on the six biological components most in need of nutritional support fr...
How Much Vitamin D Is Right For You?
Why are we seeing vitamin D pills with doses ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 IU even though the National Academy of Sciences suggests consumption of only 400 to 800 IU of vitamin D daily? In the e...
Are Nutritional Supplements Important For Healthy Living?
Do you think nutritional supplements are worth the hype? Can they really make a difference in your health? Some “experts” will tell you to skip taking your vitamins, to forgo fish oil, and leav...
Listen To Your Gut: Is Your Digestive System The Gateway To Better Health?
Maintaining a stable inner equilibrium requires a varied diet and complete diet. Simply put, that old adage “you are what you eat” is spot on. The simple fact is, our body and mind both depend ...
Early Warning Signs Of Prostate Problems
There’s never a bad time for men to take a proactive approach to prostate health. But the truth is the majority of males put off worrying about this all-important gland until reaching 50 years ...
On the Trail of Green Tea from Plantation to Extract
At the end of March 2019, I traveled to China to investigate a rare and superior source of green tea. I had previously journeyed to China many times and had seen tea plantations in Hangzhou, Yu...
Can Green Tea Help People Lose Weight?
Statistics say there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed plenty of tea in your lifetime. In 2018, Americans drank more than 84 billion cups of tea—or roughly 3.8 billion gallons. And while black tea...