Browse Category: Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Supplements

Breathe Right: The Surprising Link between Asthma and Vitamin D

Vitamin D sure is in the news a lot lately. In fact, a recent statistic showed that up to 80 percent of American adults are deficient in vitamin D! That’s a startling fact, especially considering all of the health benefits vitamin D can have, from keeping your heart healthy to staving off dementia and cancer. Now, a new study has shown that there’s an asthma-vitamin D connection – especially if you’re a mom-to-be. Let’s take a look at this recent discovery.

The Real Skinny on Multi-Vitamins

Despite growing obesity problems and an increase in other diseases, overall we are becoming a more health-conscious nation. By and large we realize that whole foods and a sound nutrition plan are the best way to maintain optimal health for years and years to come.

But of course… that's easier said than done. With our busy, hectic lives it’s not always possible to cook a healthy meal comprised of toxin-free whole foods.  The result is we feel we're shortchanging ourselves, so we reached for supplements. It's a sound strategy - except if you're thinking your One-A-Day is going to make up for the nutrition shortage.  If that’s the case you're pretty much fooling yourself.

The Herbal Remedies that Can Cure Your Migraines

If you suffer from migraines, you already know how debilitating they can be. And it’s not just the physical pain that can take a toll! For example, as an editor, when I have a major migraine, I can’t see the type, let alone make judgments about its content! Unfortunately, the medications available to help ease migraines often have little or no effect. That’s when herbal remedies can step in and take charge.

The Vitamin D Test that Can Turn Your Life Around

Health practitioners have already sounded their concern about the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency, even in this day and age of “modern medicine.” But how would you know if you were deficient in this essential vitamin? Would you know the signs? Perhaps not. That’s where the testing for your Vitamin D levels becomes vital.

Regaining Balance: Science Says You Need More Vitamin D as You Age

A new research study has found that because older adults have a lower overall level of vitamin D in their systems, they need to take higher doses to get back into balance. The study also determined that the best way to regain that balance is to take vitamin D supplements.

Study Shows Vitamins Stored in Bathrooms, Kitchens May Become Less Effective

If you’re like most of you, you try to do all that the doctors tell you to: eat right, exercise, get sleep, stay healthy, and take your vitamins . . . right? Well, what you don’t know about your vitamins and other supplements could be making them ineffective altogether. Read on for the latest study on vitamin and supplement storage.

Over 50? Boost Your Energy and Performance with this Secret Ingredient

Sure, we’ve all heard of how antioxidants are good for all of us, but the specifics are often not described in detail. In a recent study from the U.S. more specifics on who might benefit, how they might benefit, and what proponents of use which maximize benefits is further examined and defined. The group? Athletic or sports involved men over the age of 50.

The 10 Most Popular Alternative Supplements

Alternative medicine is a multi-million dollar industry, with one in four Americans taking alternative supplements or seeing a non-traditional medical practitioner for their healthcare needs. Traditional doctors have begun to embrace the benefits as well, as dozens of well-respected studies have shown that alternative medicine can be safe and effective. There are hundreds of supplements out on the market, but there are ten that stand out as the most requested and regularly used. Keep reading to find out the 10 most popular alternative supplements. . .

New Research is In: Without Vitamin D Your Immune System is Useless

It’s not easy keeping up with all the newest directives in modern medicine: what to take, what to stay away from. One of the newest orders from modern scientists is to make sure that all ages, all sexes have a regular and sufficient source of Vitamin D. Otherwise your immune system is useless.

How to Be Safe with Your Nutritional Supplements

Any alternative or nutritional supplement, whether recommended by a medical professional or purchased over the counter, can be of great benefit to your health—but can also present risks. When beginning a new supplement regimen, make sure you take the following important steps to ensure your safety.