Getting a good night’s sleep is important for all of us. We all know that foggy-headed feeling when we stay up too late or have a night of insomnia. Research shows that good, restorative, nightly sleep is even more important as we get older – as it may be the key to preventing…
Maybe you had never heard about it or so much about it until now. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the term cytokine storm into the forefront of information. What is a cytokine storm? The term describes an overreaction of the body’s immune system in which it releases immune messengers, called cytokines, into…
Berberine is not only one of the most effective natural supplements available known to protect against chronic diseases and aging, it is also one of the few supplements shown to be as effective as a pharmaceutical drug. Here’s why berberine may be one of the top ones to include in your health and…
For centuries, cultures around the world have relied on traditional herbal components to enhance health and wellness. Among them is Andrographis which research shows can offer good success in treating respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza, sore throats, acute and chronic cough conditions, sinusitis, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections with fever.…
You probably already know that drinking water is good for you — really good for you – and we all need it for reaching optimal health. Many water proponents say what is even better for you and hydrates the body better than tap or filtered is alkaline water. Is there truth behind…
Without magnesium, your body could not digest, absorb, and utilize proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. And magnesium is essential for insulin to open cell membranes for glucose. Yet population studies on average magnesium intake show fewer and fewer US adults are getting the RDA of magnesium and only a relatively small percentage are getting enough…
To eat gluten, or not to eat gluten — odds are you have wondered whether or not you should cut out gluten products—anything containing wheat, barley, or rye. (1) The gluten-free fad has sparked debate among health professionals, arguing the pros and cons of gluten in your diet. Some say cutting out…
Most people admit that when they’re under stress, healthy eating habits can be difficult to maintain. And that can mean eating to fill an emotional need or grabbing fast food simply because there’s no time to prepare something healthy, which makes a stressed-out lifestyle rarely a healthy one. (1) (2) (3) And…
Are you getting enough zzz’s every night? Sleep is good for our mind, body, and soul and we ALL need a good balance of it. Unfortunately, in today’s world of hectic lifestyles and rushing around, sleep has become underrated as we cut hours of our sleep to fit in everything we need to…
Around this time of the year, most of us are not too concerned about whether or not we are getting enough vitamin D thanks to getting out in the summer sun. But don’t assume that your levels of the often-undervalued “sunshine vitamin” are good enough to keep you healthy. (1) What is Vitamin D?…
