If your days are spent in front of a computer screen or working outside in the glaring sun, then tired and irritated eyes may be a daily problem for you. Luckily, there is a super nutrient that can come to the rescue. It’s an antioxidant called astaxanthin and can give you much needed relief from […]
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11 Foods To Avoid When You Are Sick
These days we are inundated with information on the internet about the foods you should eat and those you should avoid when you are sick or unwell. From increasing your intake of vitamin C to taking natural flu shots, everybody seems to have a different answer. When your body is fighting against the negative impacts […]
8 Heartburn Triggers They Didn’t Tell You About
Heartburn is a very common ailment afflicting millions of people. Some people suffer from heartburn at least once in a month while there are others for whom this condition is a constant companion. Most people think heartburn is caused by spicy, fried and oily food, alcohol, processed foods OR Over-eating especially around the holidays! However, […]
Do “Negative Ions” Have Positive Benefits?
The answer to that question, believe it or not, is YES. Simply put, there is nothing good about positive ions and there is everything good about negative ions. Confused? Let’s start with the basics. Negative vs. Positive In nature, air molecules break apart due to sunlight, radiation and moving air and water. The molecules either […]
Serotonin, Nothing Will Make You Happier
First off, what is serotonin? It’s a neurotransmitter that functions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS). You may be familiar with serotonin because it typically is associated with mood, and is also referenced in discussions of ecstasy or sex. In pleasurable situations, (and most agree during exercise) serotonin is released, […]
For the Holidays, Let Enzymes Know They Matter
The holidays are fast approaching, with Halloween only a little over a month away, so begins the true challenges of a nutritional diet; therefore, we need to remember our good friends, enzymes, for holiday meals. Holiday weight gain is a problem not just exclusive to America, but around the world, starting in October. The holidays […]
Probiotics, the Bacteria With Immunity For You
Probiotics and Immunity With cold and flu season approaching faster than you can say “Achoo,” you might be wondering how you can pump up your immunity to avoid the chills, fever, aches, and sniffles this year. Traditional wisdom would say “get your vitamin C” or “use that hand sanitizer!” But there is another way that […]
Are Supplements Medicine, or Just Marketing?
Supplements are in Higher Demand than Ever Before. But is it Medicine or Marketing at Play? If you visit the pharmacy section of your local drugstore, or even big box stores like Wal-Mart or Target, what you’re likely to see is shelves and shelves of vitamins, minerals, and other supplements. Not to mention the online […]
Pumpkin Seeds: Boost Your Libido With This Healthy Snack
Tired of a dormant or stagnant sex drive slowing you down? Long to be more libidinous, but lack the energy or the means to do so? Well, good news! We’re only a little while away from the first day of fall, a time for colder weather, beautiful autumn foliage of golds and yellows, and, of […]
This Membrane Rebuilds Cartilage (Ending Pain)
If you suffer from the joint pain, this is probably not the first blog or article you’ve read regarding some sort of miracle cure for either reducing or eliminating the symptoms of osteoarthritis, psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica or lupus altogether. While not necessarily a miracle, the naturally occurring substance found in the membrane of […]
